Seasons Greetings Brethren:

“Wow that was quick!”….  momentarily dominated all thinking, as the onset, and soon departure of the festive season came upon me. It really is true, isn’t it? –  the verse  (James 4:14) that reminds us that our lives are a Vapour ..

Looking back over the year, another Scripture stands out – Psalms 145:9 “The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.”  We have enjoyed the goodness of the LORD – directly, and through HIS children, and want to publicly Praise HIM for it, for HE is Worthy!

We also want to say a Big THANK YOU! to you, who have been a part of our lives and ministry over this past year, it has been a  privilege to share GOD’S Word with you,        and to enjoy HIS grace in all that has happened.

Our family health is improving, Serena has completed some very helpful studies, the boat project is well over the half way mark, with most of the materials in hand to complete the hull. We also have the motor back from the reconditioners, and opportunity to move on to the gearbox as soon as we are able. Also a BIG THANKS to those who have sacrificed time and finances to come and help “hands on” with the project.

Bro Hunter, and the Brethren in Alotau are standing firm, with some of the backslidden youth returning to their former faithfulness (Praise the LORD!,) and the visa situation is moving – albeit slowly.

The blessing of the LORD be rich upon you - during this season, and in the coming new year.

In CHRIST’S love

Bro Rob for the Booy Family

“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”   (James 4:14)

Greetings Brethren, in the name of our Great GOD and SAVIOUR – JESUS CHRIST, we trust this update finds you in the centre of GOD’S will – investing your “vapour” wisely!

I am Slowly making progress on the boat project in the time between weekend preaching / travelling, and  other commitments – the Hull is getting epoxy, the extra ribs are in, and a start has been made on the decking – thank you to those who have helped physically, and financially to keep the project “floating”.

Serena is now “officially” cancer free, and has also been accepted for a tropical medicines course through Flinders Uni in S.A – thanks to GOD, and the efforts of nurse Jane.    Simeon has an appointment with the infectious disease specialists in Brisbane this Monday to try and fix some of his recurring health issues – We are also planning further testing for the whole family, as soon as it can be organised.

The Visa situation:     we are looking to GOD for a positive outcome when I speak with Pastor Kamilus.

Things in Alotau are progressing well, but some of the youth are struggling in their walk – please pray for Frankie and Jason especially, and that my time with them will strengthen, and encourage.

We are now starting to collect Christian books / Bible School resources, clothing, and blankets for when we return early next year – please pray for wisdom in planning a time of rest and rebuilding, and scheduling the many things yet to be done.    …the night cometh, when no man can work…

Thanks again for your partnership in the Gospel – until HE comes…
In CHRIST’S love – Bro Rob for the Booy Family
Your extension of CHRIST’S love to the people of Milne Bay Province, PNG

Greetings Brethren, in the name of our great GOD and SAVIOUR – JESUS CHRIST;

A quick update:

All is progressing well in Alotau, with Bro Amos now back with his family on Normanby island for a few weeks, and Preacher Hunter looking after Alotau Baptist Church. A man called Barty who we had opportunity to help spiritually (his wife was saved too) is back in the province and being strengthened by the ministry at ABC. His nephew Jason has been saved at ABC since Barty was last in Alotau, and he too is faithfully growing in CHRIST, both of these men have been through “the mill”, yet are still within the arms of their loving Heavenly Father.

I share this to encourage you to stay faithful in loving people as CHRIST does – whether they stay or leave you, because life is larger than the moment, and so is our GOD.

I am still away preaching most weekends, and Serena and the family are holding the fort back in Brisbane.

I have just spent a week on the Boat project in Greenbank (Brisbane area) and am much encouraged!! We have seen the LORD provide most of materials needed to finish the hull (plywood, epoxies etc.) and now we are into the final cleaning before applying the new materials (exciting to at last be at this stage)

A big thank you to the team from Ballarat, what a great effort! – and also to Bro Darren Phinn from Coffs Harbour who has undertaken the task of the motor and gearbox restoration / replacement

Small groups of up to 4 people are still needed for “fiddly stuff” (cleaning between the grooves in the planking / sanding timber / sealing the plywood etc. – no experience needed) … contact us directly at

booyfamily@gmail.com

Thank you again for keeping us in your prayers during this furlough time – that we may be a blessing to others, and useful in the Masters hand.

In CHRIST’S love

Bro rob for the Booy family Jn 17:3

Greetings Brethren, I hope this brief update on the boat project finds you well and rejoicing.

LORD willing by mid July, the boat will have been re-located to Browns Plains in Brisbane.

This will allow a lot easier (and cheaper) access for those who are interest in helping out.

Because of this change ALL PREVIOUS TEAM DATES ARE NOW CHANGED.

The good news is that it is a change for the better!

People who would like to participate can now basically choose a time that would suit their group, or the group they would like to be a part of – this allows for smaller time frames, and much more flexibility.

In CHRIST’S love

Bro Rob

booyfamily@gmail.com

An Inexpensive, practical, and much appreciated – Mini missions challenge…