Oh how Time Flies...

Hello Family and Friends!!

Since we last wrote you much has happened in the life of Team Kiwi Fiji.... Starting with the day the last blog was posted. Shortly after posting the blog we all found out that our friend Leeonie, who Mary had spent the previous evening with, gave her life to Christ that morning! What an amazing answer to prayer! Leeonie spent the next two days with us as we traveled up the west coast to Frans Joseph and then on to Nelson. Hopefully she will join us again before our time here in New Zealand comes to an end.

Last week our team accompanied with Denver, Mary, Leeonie, as well as some hitch hikers along the; way traveled from Wanaka to Frans Joseph (for a night), and then on to Takaka. After a long 2 days of traveling in the vans, we had to say good bye to our new sister who was heading to Nelson, as we parted to Takaka. We spent 3 nights at a nice hostel enjoying our last few days with Denver and Mary.

On Saturday the 8th Denver and Mary dropped us off at Marahau which was at the bottom of the Abel Tasman. After some sad goodbyes Denver and Mary parted our team and headed home to Oxford. Katie and April spent the day relaxing and sleeping in some shade, while Derek, Kristoffer, and Matt had an adventurous afternoon with some kayaks on the ocean... Apparently they saw a penguin. Once the team was all back together we stayed the night at a campsite at the beginning of the Abel Tasman. The next morning we got up and started our 4 day track across the beautiful National Park. Our 4 days were filled with beautiful views and beaches, friendly people at campsites, and great bonding between each other. After we finished our great journey, we broke off into groups to hitch hike back to Takaka. One group got picked up right aways, while the other had a bit harder luck getting a ride. However each person made it back to Takaka each with their own great story to share with the rest of the team. It's crazy how God times certain events out!! So Awesome!!

We are now starting our week at Hang Dog, which is a climbers paradise. Today is our day off, but we are all buzzing with excitement to start climbing tomorrow and blending in with the community of climbers.

Yours Truly
Team Kiwi Fiji

Prayer Points:
-Our New Sister in Christ Leeonie
-Heb 11:1
-Healing for April's ankle
-Opportunities at Hang Dog
-Continued unity within the Team