So-What's been happening?

Did you hear the one about the Tennis, the Drumming, the Preschool and the Bus? - Four days in Enngonia and Weilmoringle. (Luke 11:9-11) 
Part One

For some time Julie has been visiting Enngonia and Weilmoringle as part of her work as Rural Chaplain. She has got to know several people in the area, notably the Principals and staff at the schools and some of the Elders in the villages and heard their ideas for things they would like to see happen in their communities. Ever a “can-do” person or more importantly a “God –can- do” person, Julie looked for ways and people to make these dreams a reality.

Weilmoringle has 3 tennis courts, played on by several locals and the school wanted to extend this to the children but they would need lessons. “We need a tennis coach to visit and get them started with some skills.”

“Can- do.”  

While holidaying in Egypt and sailing down the Nile, Julie found a tennis coach , Sue Anderson from Victoria.

 God can do- Don’t you just love His choice of venue?

Where Julie finds the tennis coach.

Tennis sorted, it was time to see what else could be provided to add to the week of tennis coaching to make a total community event. On another visit north mention was made of a new school bus needed for Enngonia, a new pre-school program for Weilmoringle and music lessons for the school as they don’t have anyone musical in town to do them.

“Can -do. What kind of instruments do you have?”

“Drums.”

The main street of Brewarrina - from the Bre website

“I have a friend Leone, one of the Sisters of Charity, who is Director of Missions for St Vincent Hospitals, who does drumming. I’ll call her and see if she can clear her diary.” 

God can do.

Now for the pre-school : How do you get that started in a tiny town miles from anywhere and where you have to travel to Brewarrina to even shop? 
 What can God do?

We sit back and watch but also ask around.

No worries! Another friend-someone who’s a pre-school expert, loves kids and is very experienced. When asked, she offered to share her expertise. Also playgroup workers from Brewarrina were prepared to come out and bring some equipment.

The tennis, the preschool and the music all were in place. Add some Health care professionals to do check -ups for adults and babies, a Doctor from the Royal Flying Doctors and of, course a BBQ plus other kids from Wanaaring and Louth schools and Distance education kids and you have 4 successful days in Enngonia and Weilmoringle.