9 week school of Christian Healing & Discipleship

Perth, a vibrant modern city with a population of around 1.4 million. The West Australian coastline stretches for 12,500 km and most of it consists of clean white beaches and clear, blue-green water. The Swan River divides the city into north and south, and the colourful and cosmopolitan city of Fremantle is located 20 km south. Fremantle has its very own character and 'feel' and is a magnet for those who like to sit in the sun or wander the streets and take-in the picturesque old buildings and absorb the fascinating maritime history of the place. I have had the opportunity of visiting the surrounding areas including -

New Norcia, Australia's only monastic town. I joined in a guided tour to discover New Norcia, hear the stories of the last 160 years, visit the monk's own chapel within the monastery, the Abbey Church and beautifully decorated interiors of the College Chapels. Home to a community of Benedictine Monks since the first missionaries arrived from Europe in 1846. Fascinating and well worth a visit.

I arrived at Springhill several days early to help out with preparations for the 9 week school of Christian healing and discipleship which I am attending. My jobs have been cleaning slime from the fish pond, see photo, cooking and gardening. Springhill is situated on 85 acres of land, about an hours drive east of Perth. There is a tennis and volley ball court, swimming pool and even a native animal enclosure with several kangaroo's. I am sharing a room with Sandra who lives in Perth with her family but who will be living on site for the 9 weeks. It was her birthday on the 1st day of the course so the staff made a cake. Sandra has been a missionary in the Sudan in Africa. The nearest town is Northam, which is situated on the Avon River just 98 km from Perth and 13 km from Springhill. The Avon River flows through the town and is fringed by soft grassy banks and shady trees. The teaching content of the 9 week school is designed to give delegates a biblical understanding of the many aspects of healing, deliverance and discipleship.

The course finishes on 14^th December and I fly home to New Zealand that night arriving in Christchurch the following morning, so will be home in plenty of time for Christmas.

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