A New Work on a New Continent

Harvest Bible Fellowship

How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things! Romans 10:15

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news that makes all things beautiful—and we are delighted to spread the word as He furthers His kingdom. July 16 marks the movement of Harvest Bible Chapel to the Australian continent, with believers coming together as a prospective launch team at the first Open House in Perth.

Harvest Bible Fellowship has connected with Frans Alberts to shepherd, lead, and develop this group into a strong core that embraces the Four Pillars and ministry model of Harvest, and grows into a team that is eager to lean into the labor of planting a new church.

A native of South Africa, Frans pursued a successful career in the UK prior to being called into full-time ministry, and completed dual master's degrees from The Master's Seminary in California.

When our contact in Perth shared that a significant South African population resides there and felt that Frans would be a great fit, the Fellowship began communicating with him about leading this church plant. Together with his wife Christa and their two children, he is laying hold of the opportunity to develop this team and, Lord willing, to lead behind a Harvest pulpit in Perth.

After transiting between Perth and California this summer, Frans will take part in a 3-month residency at the Harvest Training Center to complete his preparation for pastoral ministry.

While we continue to plan the way, we appeal to the Lord to establish our steps...and your strategic prayers are highly valued as well.

Join us in lifting this exciting endeavor and new work. Pray for:

Safe travel for Frans, Christa, Joshua and Hannah as they arrive in Perth for the first time.
The Alberts to have a sense of ‘being home’ as they meet people and share the vision of Harvest Bible Chapel.
Many to come to the Open House to hear the story of Harvest and vision of this new church plant.
The Spirit of God to minister to those who listen and motivate those He would choose to commit to this life-giving work.
Effective, mutual ministry and momentum as the Alberts return to Perth again in August for a second round of open houses and launch team meetings.

As we press on together to bring the good news, God's promise is unfolding...to build His Church!

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