Another Amazing Place

I am now here in Gilbulla the headquarters for Ellel Ministries in Australia. It is a magnificent property located about an hours drive south west of Sydney. Set in 54 acres of grounds, Gilbulla comprises an historic main house, conference hall, motel-style accommodation, budget accommodation, chapel, beautiful grounds and recreational facilities.

Ellel Ministries took its name from the first building acquired for the work – Ellel Grange. The name Ellel means 'All Hail' in Old English to honour and worship God; El El means 'Towards God' in Hebrew. In Ancient Cantonese it means 'Love Flowing Outward'. These meanings confirmed it was a God given name for the ministry. The mission of Ellel Ministries is to proclaim the Kingdom of God by preaching the good news, healing the broken-hearted and setting the captives free.

I came here as a volunteer and have been working in the garden – pruning roses, trimming lavenders, weeding and driving the tractor, also cleaning in the main house and baking in kitchen. My working day starts to 9am and finishes at 5.30pm at which time I am ready for a shower and tea at 6pm.

My next stop is Melbourne to visit with Rev Hugh and Dorothy Prentice, fellow missionaries from Tanzania.