Open Hands & Gospel Hearts: A Season of Service, Discipleship and Gospel Partnership
The Lane Family - From Eleven22 to LCC
It’s a long way from Jacksonville in Florida to Brisbane in Queensland…
Introductions, please.
Brian and Meredith Lane, together with their daughters Carson and Emma, have joined us at Life Centre Church from The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. Brian and Meredith are experienced ministry leaders with a deep love for the local church. They are passionate about seeing Christ-centred communities grow, where believers encourage one another, value discipleship and work together to strengthen the church. Four years ago, Brian and Meredith began praying a simple but courageous prayer. Rather than asking God to bless what they were already doing, they began asking where He wanted them to serve. Step by step, that prayer has led their family towards long-term mission work and, ultimately, to South East Queensland. Carson has responsibilites back home so her tenure here will be (unfortunately!) brief. Brian, Mredith and Emma are looking forward to spending more time here with us, absorbing some “Aussie culture” and finding ways to be involved in the mission of the church.
The Lane family are staying in Newstead, close to Brisbane's CBD. With so many people living around them, they are excited about the opportunities to connect with their neighbours, build genuine relationships and share the gospel. As they settle in (though temporarily) to their time here, and as they begin to discover and experience a new community and culture, we at LCC have a wonderful opportunity as a church family to welcome and support them. When you see Brian, Meredith, Carson and Emma at LCC, introduce yourself and help them feel at home. Friendship, practical help, prayer and encouragement can all play an important part in supporting them while they are with us.
How can we support the Lanes?
Please continue to pray for the Lane family as they settle into their temporary life in Australia. They’d love you to support them in prayer as they set out to build relationships within their local community. Also, as you can imagine, there’s a good deal of adjusting to do as they come to grips with their new city and the Australian way of life. While our culture has some similarities, it is, in may ways, also quite different to their home and community in Jacksonville. They have a strong Christian circle in the United States supporting them, and now we have the privilege of coming alongside them here in Australia. Your prayers for them and your freiendliness toward them and support for them will be really helpful as they look for how best to pursue their heart for evangelism, discipleship and service. Keep an eye out for opportunities to meet the Lanes, hear more of their story and help welcome them into the life and mission of LCC.
In their Own Words
Want to hear more of their story? Brian and Meredith have shared more about their journey and the question, "Why Australia?", in our Missions podcast. Click below.