Greetings, Can you believe it’s already December? Wow, this year has gone by so quickly! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. What a great time to spend with family and friends and reflect on the many blessings that the Lord has given us throughout the year. No matter what has happened to us, whether good or bad, happy or sad – there is always something to be thankful to our Lord for. ...

Greetings in Jesus name, We hope you are having a fantastic and blessed day! This month has been demanding and challenging. We began many new series and are continuing to deal with some serious issues within the church. The Lord is in control and He never ceases to amaze me! It so thrilling to watch Him transform lives! Two weeks ago Two weeks ago, I finished teaching though the book of James. As we went through this practical book, some of the major issues that were lingering in the hearts of the body were brought into the light. It was the Lords perfect timing in dealing with these issues. Here is one of the things I spoke on: ...

G’day, Can you believe it’s already December? Wow, this year has gone by fast! I think the older and busier you get, the faster time flies by. I don’t know about you but we always look forward to this time of the year. It’s a time to reflect on all that God has done in the past year, a time to celebrate the wonderful birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and a time to look ahead at the incredible and exciting adventures the Lord has for us in the year to come. ...

G’day mates, I hope you are having a fantastic day! I know over the last week with the sudden shock of the earthquake and the news of Christopher Laurie’s (Pastor Greg Laurie’s son) tragic accident, it can be an emotional and draining time. One thing to keep in mind through it all is that God’s is sovereign and in control. We never know when our time or our loved ones time here on earth is up; therefore, we need to live our lives wholeheartedly for the Lord and be prepared each day as if it were our last. ...

The Aussie Connection A Newsletter - From the Russell Family Calvary Chapel Melbourne, Australia June, 2008 Volume 2, Number 11 Greetings Beloved, I hope you are doing fantastic! We have been in Southern California for several weeks, and have adjusted well to the time change. We’ve had a couple of bouts of sickness, but God is good and we are all on the upswing. No matter how many times you travel, it is always an adventure and journey; from dealing with the airlines, customs, and one of your children getting very nauseous and vomiting several times during the flight. However, it is great to be back in the States, and was a blessing to attend the Senior Pastor’s Conference in Murrieta. We are excited to spend time with family & friends, and as many of our supporters as possible. ...

The Aussie Connection A Newsletter - From the Russell Family Calvary Chapel Melbourne, Australia Volume 2 #10 Greetings Beloved, I pray that you are having a magnificent day! Isn’t the Lord our God amazing? I stand in awe of His loving-kindness, mercy and grace. We have been so blessed to have spent the last two years of our lives serving here in beautiful Melbourne Australia, and are looking forward to what the Lord has for us in this upcoming year. ...

G’day, I pray you are doing great! I don’t know about you, but this month just flew by and I’m now barely finding my way through the dust. These past few months have been amazing; the Lord is working, molding, and shaping us and the church into what He wants us to be. As a family we are doing wonderful. We have become closer than ever before and are spending more quality time together. Niki and I have been stretched in the ministry and in our marriage like never before. During this stretching time we are trusting in the Lord for strength, help, provision, and daily wisdom. ...

A Newsletter - From the Russell Family Calvary Chapel Melbourne, Australia February, 2008 Volume 2, Number 7 Greetings in the Name of the Lord, I hope all is well and your new year is off to a great start. I pray that with the many goals and aspirations ahead, your eyes are kept on Jesus Christ. Sometimes our days can be so packed full of tasks that we may feel overwhelmed like were drowning in the sea of life. The more we gaze at our situation or circumstance, the more we want to hide or take that walk to a secluded place where there are no worries. ...

G’day and Happy New Year, What was 2007 like for you? Was it an awesome year? Or was it challenging and your just glad its over? We all have different thoughts and experiences, but the one thing I keep coming back to is no matter what circumstance I happen to go through, whether uplifting or difficult, the Lord is sovereign, in control and will remain on the throne. I believe I grew more in my walk with the Lord this year than all my previous years as a Christian. I recently turned 33 years old and have just discovered heaps of gray hair. The pressure, stress, challenges, and adventure over the past year and a half has been demanding yet I’ve had such a blast. ...

We wish you all a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Latest News This past month has been one of the toughest that I have ever had to go through in ministry. The issues that arose within the church were relentless. It has been a refining and pruning process, but at the same time, an exciting journey. During this type of process we not only grow personally but the congregation grows as well. ...