Reflection on 2011 by Andrew Baker

 2011 started with diggers being called back early from their end of year break, sent to Toowoomba for a search and rescue mission after the inland tsunami. I (Andrew) followed shortly afterwards. While there, I had one last opportunity to support the soldiers before beginning with QTC Bible College at St Lucia. Looking back, it’s hard to believe 2011 is almost over. It began with such tragedy, continuing through floods, fires, earthquakes, civil uprisings, wars, economic crisis, etc.

Hardly comparable, but having survived my first year of college ‘without too many sleepless nights,’ comes with great relief. I may have gained a few extra grey hairs though! Regardless, I’m convinced the call from God to go to college will be of considerable benefit in the future in sharing His Word more effectively. Nevertheless, I miss being in the field with the diggers, and especially the one-on-one conversations that take place. I hope to return to that in 2012.