The Hebron Herald

We are now entering our eighth year as stewards of this little patch of earth we call Hebron.  We have experienced highs, lows, a drought, abundant rains and through it all we have been guided and provided for by Yehovah.  At the outset the primary purpose of Hebron was community - a self-sustaining, torah abiding fellowship who were passionate about the ways of Yehovah and being prepared for the days that lie ahead.  Developing inter-dependence has been, and will continue to be, a journey of reliance on Yehovah and His scriptures, as well as each other.  This path of living according to torah and His ways is not intended to be journeyed alone, so how blessed are we to have the fellowship of like-minded people. Here at Hebron we experience the seasons of nature as well as being able to identify with the agricultural cycles of the Yehovah's festivals.  As Passover is approaching we are able take our selected sheep to slaughter for our meal together, confident in the knowledge th

This weekend we enjoyed perfect weather, fabulous fellowship, an excellent wrap up to our Revelations study (this series has been recorded so be sure to download it) and the satisfaction of ticking off a few item on the chore list. We had the privilege of a visit from Amir, who is on a temporary working visa from Israel, and Becky, who is a friend of Bonnie's and passing through Adelaide on her way home to England.  It was lovely to a few  younger people around! Amir brushing up on his IDF markmanship We try to make sure that our time up here at Hebron is not all hard work and people are free to join in the activities as well as make the most of the opportunity to enjoy the peace and beauty of nature. Wendy enjoying some R&R I've really enjoyed Becky's company this weekend. The new mower was tested out and it was a unanimous vote that this little machine is going to make the tedious work of keeping the grass respectable a lot easier and even enjoyable.

As the country experiences an extended hot, dry period, I'm grateful for water, verandahs and air-conditioning.  Not so long ago our forebears were living in tents as they cleared land and constructed crude homes while maintaining a subsistence existence and battling the elements.  Here in the Adelaide Hills we are blessed in that a lot of those earlier foundations were based on scriptural and spiritual tenets.  How far has our society come in such a short time in terms of infrastructure and trade, yet how far have we moved away from that spiritual heritage. Old split red gum at sunset (past the bottom dam) What a privilege and blessing it is to be called to return to the ancient paths that were set down by Yehovah.  Our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, were obedient to the voice of Yehovah and set the example of what it is to be set apart, having their eyes fixed upon a time when their small family would become a mighty nation.  I wonder how many times they doubted, despair