It has now been five weeks since I moved to Sydney to begin studying at Sydney Missionary & Bible College.

Before anything else — thank you.

Thank you for your immense encouragement, your messages, your prayers, and your generosity. I genuinely feel carried by a community far bigger than myself.

And these first five weeks have been full.

The Community I Came Here For

One of the main reasons I moved to Sydney was for community.

I wasn’t just looking for good teaching — I was looking for people. Brothers and sisters to walk with, learn with, pray with, and serve alongside.

And only five weeks in, I can honestly say: I’ve found that.

There is a big, vibrant, and generous community here. I’ve already formed meaningful friendships — with brothers like Chris, James, and Josiah — and I’m looking forward to deepening them over time.

Some days are filled with:

**Serving Coffee** - I’m yet to refine my latte art skill!

**Parkrun** with the gang on Saturday mornings

Other than the mundane things above, there is a lot of talking. It’s so much, in fact, that I even forget to take any photos. Sometimes it feels overwhelming. But more often, it is precious. Slowly, friendships are forming — it takes one coffee at a time.

This is what I came for.