Lachlan: UPCA General Conference in Adelaide

This year, our General Conference was in Adelaide. We flew down - we were interested to see how Lachlan would go now that he is a little older - he was a lot more interested in everything around him, but managed to get some good sleep both there and back.

We were amazed at how friendly Lachlan was with everyone also. He is still quite interested in being with his mum, or at least having here in sight....but perhaps there was just too much to see!

Of course, being totally out of routine, hot, and getting a tooth meant it was a little difficult, but overall we all had a wonderful time and Lachlan made some great friends!

Lachlan with Thompson - Pastor from Bali

Some of the Islander boys from Yam Island made good friends with Lachlan. They nicknamed him 'dolly-eyes'. The older boy in this photo is Freddy - his was on the TV series 'Remote Area Nurse' on SBS.

Lachlan met all the people from Nyrippi and Yuelemu (450km North-West of Alice Springs). Upon meeting Lachlan, discussion in their native tongue took place. The final outcome of a few minutes of discussion amongst the elders resulting in Lachlan being given an aboriginal name by the saints from Nyrippi - Jumbajimba :). Jonathan's dad is also Jumbajimba, Lachlan is the oldest grandson....so he gets that name also. Jonathan is "Jungala" - he got his name when he went to visit in 1985.

Also, Jonathan graduated from Bible School this conference. He is on the honour roll (average over 95%) and was asked to speak at the graduation. We are very proud of him - he was also appointed as the new Youth President for the United Pentecostal Church of Australia. I am so happy Lachlan has a godly father who loves him so much!