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Wind, Sun and Festivals.... it's all happening!

I arrived home from Victoria to the windiest day we've had in a very long time.  Our weather station recorded winds up to 96.6 km/h - no wonder I couldn't hear myself think!  Surprisingly the only damage was the shed 3G aerial dislodged, a few sheets of tin blew out of the rubbish pile and a small branch from a tree at the side of the house came down.  The wind has finally abated and we're enjoying gorgeous sunny, spring days.

The latest acquisition is a loading ramp for our stock.  This will prove invaluable when it comes to loading our sheep to take to the butchers in a couple of weeks.  Previously this has been a difficult and stressful exercise for the stock, let alone the blokes who had to manually get them into the trailer. We are also looking into purchasing sheep yard panels.

Next week begins the festival season and at this time of the year Hebron comes into its own.  How blessed are we to have this property to come and celebrate the festivals.  Even though we will be gathering at Shekem and possibly with Jay's group in town during this season as well, the time spent at Hebron is extremely meaningful and invaluable for us a community.  We not only have the opportunity to be together but it develops our understanding of the end time purposes of properties such as Hebron. 

A past Sukkot gathering

Being a small community of like-minded believers and followers of Torah is not always a bed of roses, but it is community that provides accountability, encouragement, sustenance and protection.  Spending time together during Sukkot gives us more opportunity for more prayer and study, as well as having some more relaxed and fun times.  People come and go as they are able but how blessed are we to have a home where we can all stay together. 

As we join with the commonwealth of Israel in observing and celebrating the coming set-apart days we look forward to the day when Messiah Y'shua comes to reign from Jerusalem and Torah will indeed go forth from Zion, bringing shalom, healing and restoration.  There will be healing to the nations!

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