The REALLY Amazing Race !!!

The REALLY Amazing Race !!!

• “…Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1

Australia: “The Land Down Under”

• The island continent• Population:

20 millionReligions:

Christian 68%Unreligious 28%Other 4%(non-Christian)

People of Australia

• 68% British / Irish• 20% other European• 6% Asian• 3% Middle Eastern• 2% Aborigine

Australian Wildlife• Kangaroo• Koala Bear• Duck-billed Platypus• Echidna• Cockatoo• Kookaburra• Dingo• Emu• Shark

Kangaroos!

Reptiles of Australia

Landmarks of Australia

The Outback

• Desert regions in central Australia

• Known for its harsh conditions

• Tourists like to see the “wilds” of Australia

Australian Aborigines

Australia and the Ocean

• Australia is also famous for its beaches and for the Great Barrier Reef (along the northeast coast of Australia).

Spiritual Needs of Australia

• Despite its beauty, wealth, and natural resources, Australia is in need of revival.

• Many Christians do not attend church.

• Many pastors have left the ministry.

God is Moving in Australia!

• Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia is the largest church in Australia with 20,000 members.

• Their music has reached around the world.

Pray for Australia

• Pentecostal churches are growing; pray for more strong churches like Hillsong to rise up in Australia. Pray that Christians would be genuine and committed to God.

• Pray for more outreach to ethnic people (Asians, Middle Eastern people, and Aborigines) and more vision for missions in the churches.

Pray for Australia!

• Pray for pastors in Australia: that they would continue strong in the ministry God has given them. Pray for more pastors.

• Pray for a strong Christian witness for Jesus among students at schools and colleges in Australia.