Today we woke up for our final day in Brewarrina. After getting ready and putting on our Sunday best, we headed into town for church. It was a wonderful gathering with the local community. We sang worship songs together, and Zach and Caleb did a great job sharing their testimonies in front of the church. Pastor Isaac, also known as Uncle Ike, shared a powerful message about preparing our hearts for the day the Lord returns.
After the service, we enjoyed a great potluck meal together with everyone. It was a special time of fellowship and conversation before heading back out for some more fun. Of course, we couldn’t leave Brewarrina without one more trip to the pool. We swam together and celebrated Zachariah’s 17th birthday with ice cream.
Back at the school, we began preparing dinner of salmon, chicken kabobs, and sausages on the grill. While we were cooking, Doug (Isaac’s son) showed up with a freshly hunted emu and goat. Juan and Brody helped Doug prepare the emu so it could be cooked on the grill. Many of the students tried emu for the first time. Most agreed it was good, though a little chewy!
As the evening settled in, Doug and a few of the Valley boys, along with our local friends Darnell, Phoenix, and Dougie, spent time talking around the fire under the starlit Outback sky. Our students and the local kids exchanged social media, phone numbers, and even mailing addresses as we said our goodbyes.
What a blessing it is to miss people who only a few days ago were strangers but are now like family. Our time here in the Outback has been an incredible experience—one filled with faith, friendship, and memories we will never forget.
After the service, we enjoyed a great potluck meal together with everyone. It was a special time of fellowship and conversation before heading back out for some more fun. Of course, we couldn’t leave Brewarrina without one more trip to the pool. We swam together and celebrated Zachariah’s 17th birthday with ice cream.
Back at the school, we began preparing dinner of salmon, chicken kabobs, and sausages on the grill. While we were cooking, Doug (Isaac’s son) showed up with a freshly hunted emu and goat. Juan and Brody helped Doug prepare the emu so it could be cooked on the grill. Many of the students tried emu for the first time. Most agreed it was good, though a little chewy!
As the evening settled in, Doug and a few of the Valley boys, along with our local friends Darnell, Phoenix, and Dougie, spent time talking around the fire under the starlit Outback sky. Our students and the local kids exchanged social media, phone numbers, and even mailing addresses as we said our goodbyes.
What a blessing it is to miss people who only a few days ago were strangers but are now like family. Our time here in the Outback has been an incredible experience—one filled with faith, friendship, and memories we will never forget.