Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually. 1Chronicles16:11
OCTOBER HAS BEEN A MONTH OF BLESSING THROUGH HARDSHIP as Anne Mackay, who lost the use of her legs nearly 8 weeks ago has been placed into a full-time care home as she cannot even turn herself in bed. Yes, it’s tough, but the Lord is tougher, so pray for Anne and John as they negotiate this very rough road with radical changes that affect Creation Research also.
As a result, Craig Hawkins, (SEE TEAM PICS ABOVE) who has been a friend, a supporter and full-time worker for Creation Research plus Director of the Creation Discovery Centre Tasmania, will move into being a co-Director alongside John. Craig will then progressively take over John’s full-time ministry role while John moves into directing research projects, writing books, presenting on the radio and supplying local ministry plus overseeing our Brisbane Museum, all of which John can do around home.
We have known Craig since he was a student, and then a keen supporter after his father Pastor Ray Hawkins opened the doors to his church and their home. Craig went full-time for Creation Research last year and undertook his first extensive ministry trip through eastern Australia during July/August this year, which was a real success. Interestingly enough, Craig’s mom is also now in full-time care, suffering Dementia, so he understands totally what we are going through. This ministry transition will hopefully be complete by the start of 2025, so pray much for Craig Hawkins and John Mackay and the team as they work this through. Craig’s Report below.
THE HAWK REPORT
We are praising God for answered prayer with new locally based volunteers at the Creation Discovery Centre Tasmania. If you are in Tasmania and can even spare one day per month, it all helps, so please give us a call. (Ph Craig 0487343 348)
Visitor numbers are picking up again as the Tasmanian tourism season ramps up. Over 5000 people have been to the museum now, giving us many opportunities to point people to our Creator Jesus. Recently, two schools came with over 70 staff and students, many of whom come from non-Christian backgrounds. It has been great to see a number of visitors whom we met on our road trip a few months ago.
Exciting new displays on the dispersal of people from Babel and its clear links with ancient history are being prepared. Recently, the British museum deciphered a Babylonian cuneiform tablet that they have had for over 100years. The tablet mentions the king of Elam. Elam was a grandson of Noah through Shem, so we should not be surprised that he is mentioned as the originator of a post flood nation.
HQ FINANCES are exceptionally low at the present as being busy caring for Anne means John has been unable to do much ministry for many months. So if the Lord has burdened your heart to maintain this Ministry, get behind us with your gifts and blessings as the Lord continues to build this work around the globe.
