<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Bible School was not scheduled by the Area Team for late 2023, however, members of the ecclesia asked, \u201cWhy can\u2019t we organize one of our own?\u201d So this request was heartily supported because it has always been our aim to encourage initiative and self-reliance among members of the ecclesia. It was decided to organize accommodation for two or three days and a boat trip to Atauro Island, a few kilometres north of Dili. These activities were a great success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In October 2023, Bro Shem and Sis Laura Richards and children, as well as Shem\u2019s brother Jordan, visited Dili. They found it rather quiet as several of the brothers known from earlier visits were in Australia on fruit picking visas, and others at work or in the districts. While they were there, however, they witnessed a very important occasion in the progress of the Dili Ecclesia. Finally, after two or three years and $5,000, the ecclesia has now become registered. This allows the ecclesia to hire venues, buy property and deal with the government where necessary. There are many more events and activities planned for 2024, God willing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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