Mission Profile

Dave & Margie Wood

Serving with BCA since March 2024

Dave & Margie became Christians in their late teens through youth group and ISCF (Inter School Christian Fellowship). They married, raised four children and are now grandparents to six.

The Woods both completed a two-year associate degree in ministry from Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC) and commenced serving God in Coober Pedy in March 2024. Dave is the Minister in Charge of the Parish of Coober Pedy and Margie assists Dave in his role. The focus of the ministry is encouraging and feeding the small congregation, varied ministries in Coober Pedy itself which are emerging and continuing, Aboriginal ministry and a significant tourist/visitor ministry.

About Coober Pedy
Arabana & Kokatha Country

Coober Pedy is an iconic opal mining town in the beautiful arid lands of northern South Australia, 850kms north of Adelaide and 700kms south of Alice Springs. It’s desert setting, isolation and underground homes, motels and churches as well as a landscape dotted with what look like anthills from the air, give it a surreal feeling. The population of 1800 is one third Aboriginal, with around 40 nationalities represented as well. Many tourists and other travellers visit Coober Pedy and there are many rich opportunities to tell people about the Gospel and encourage those who already believe.

Pray for the Woods

October

Give thanks and praise with us for our fortnightly Girls Youth Group which has started well. Please pray for the girls to keep coming and that God will open their hearts and minds to hear and understand who He is and what He has done for them.

Give thanks and praise for our fortnightly Umoona Youth Fellowship that a number of kids are coming and hearing the Gospel. Please pray for the cultural logistics that are challenging and for God’s wisdom to know the best way through these each fortnight.

Give thanks and pray for families interested in coming up from Adelaide to experience life and ministry with us in the bush. Pray for the Year 12 students from Southern Vales Christian College (SVCC) as they prepare for their November mission with us.


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