Love, honest work and practical Christianity

50 kms north of Coffs Harbour at the foot of a magnificent sandstone cliff I visited some converted railway wagons where I found an atmosphere of love, honest work and practical Christianity. The place – Sherwood Cliffs. Here apart from the daily cooking, cleaning, washing and other domestic activities, there is always the sound of saws buzzing, hammers banging and tractors running. A thriving garden produces a lovely supply of fresh vegetables and the dairy cows produce milk and meat. The orchard increases every year as trees are added. Hidden, but not hiding, in this tranquil environment people have an opportunity of finding real answers for their needs. It provides a family orientated programme for drug rehabilitation where staff and clients live, share and work together. There is also a school for children of both clients and staff. John-Pierre and his wife Honi with God's guidance founded the place 31 years ago. John-Pierre is pictured with sulphur crested cockatoo on his shoulder and Honi feeding the baby kangaroos. The last picture is the new area for women. Staff do not receive a salary but rely on God to supply their every day needs. An amazing place.