Borders Opening? When the world shut down about ten months ago, my Australian immigration lawyer predicted Australia would not open up its borders until at least the beginning of 2021. He is now optimistic that he can get me a visa and permission to enter in July. I'm excited that there appears to be a glimmer of light at the end of this Covid tunnel. Support Raising Update Before I can depart for Australia, I need an additional $500 in monthly pledges. My support level has fluctuated over the last year, and I will lose one church which is disbanding at the end of this month, leaving me at 94% of my needed pledged support. I currently have thirteen churches and sixty-three private individuals partnering with me at various levels. Would you consider partnering with me as well? Here's how you can make a pledge: Email me with your pledge, including amount and frequency (monthly, quarterly, or annual). Email Savannah at MTW, including amount and frequency as stated above. MTW Website: You can make a contribution and indicate that it will be recurring. You can also arrange for automatic debits from a bank account or credit card if you prefer. Thank you for your consideration! House Update Since moving into my house in September, I've been busy renovating the basement apartment. I recently finished kitchen cabinets, most walls and ceilings are prepped for paint, and I'm beginning to build a new shower and the bathroom vanity. I hope to have the apartment finished by mid-February before the Birmingham Missions Cohort starts. I'm very thankful for God allowing me this project to remain productive while waiting for the Australian borders to open.   Equipping to the Ends of the Earth Click here for a video presentation on the ministry to which God has called me in Sydney. Follow FB Group Forward to a Friend Calendar February 19-20 MTW Virtual Missions Conference I don't know how it will all work, but there will be various missionary speakers, and even an opportunity to visit with individual missionaries (including me) online. Everyone is welcome -- you don't have to be a PCA church member!  Register online.   February 22 - May 6 Birmingham Missions Cohort. (See the November newsletter if you missed the article about this exciting new ministry.) Despite Covid, we are moving forward, hopeful that in-person meetings will be possible.   February 26-28 Redeemer PCA Missions Conference; Jackson, MS   July Departure goal for Sydney Prayer Points   Praise God for reason for optimism about a July departure! Pray that God will supply the final 6% of support needed for departure by July. Pray for the Birmingham Missions Cohort -- for 12 participants, for engaging and effective training and mentoring relationships, and that the cause of the gospel would be benefitted with additional missionaries and senders of missionaries.