Siu Family Newsletters

Siu Family Newsletters

Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? And what a year it’s been so far! We are so thankful to God for many answered prayers, many life-building experiences, and many miracles! And we are grateful to God for you. Thank you for your support as we’ve taken this giant leap “down-under.”
We have lived so many “highlights” in these past 6 months:
Amazing Church services every week at Hillsong, & Baby Dedication
Seeing the Opera house & petting Kangaroos & Koalas
Taking part in the Color 2008 Women’s Conference
Visiting New Hope Brisbane & helping with DCAT
Writing new songs (visit Koa’s new song blog: www.koamusic.net)
Being part of the Hillsong LIVE album for 2008, “This is Our God”
Dad (Leon) visiting & Kalea’s first birthday (and her first steps!)
“Where You Are” winning the Hoku Award for Rock Album of the Year We’ve met many new friends and are building some great new relationships with people from all over the world. I (Koa) have had a life-impacting first semester of school, absorbing not just the how-tos but the spirit of this amazing church that touches the whole world through music.
Life hasn’t always been easy. It turned out to be much harder to find jobs than we thought, we had our share of sickness, and the shock of adjusting to a whole new culture has proved very challenging at times. After all, there’s no Zippy’s chilli! But in everything God has answered with provision (our car, housing, basic needs), healing, and even special timely blessings (SPAM & HawaiianHost Chocolates) sent by loving friends back home.
We are now standing on the edge of the Hillsong Conference and a new semester of school. To make the practicalities of life more manageable, we’re looking for a more inexpensive home and for more ways to earn income.
Please pray for us! We love & miss you all.
Thank you for your loving support.
Gratefully yours (& His!), Koa & Sarah, Kekoa & Kalea

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

6 Months in Australia

Koa & Sarah

Sydney Opera House