OSI & ANNIA

Shalom friends and family!

We would like to share a few updates on what the Lord has been doing in and through our lives over the past few months.  

After we were able to extend our visas another month in Canada, we went through a creative period of worshipping and writing songs. During this time, we shared a sacred moment of worship over a dear sister in Christ Wanda from Montreal. She has been facing a health challenge and for us to see her so uplifted and confident in the Lord was truly inspiring.

After a few weeks of seeking God for direction and the purpose to our journey, we sensed that going to Chile was the wisest thing to do. Here we could apply and wait for Annía’s spouse visa into Australia to be processed. It would also give us quality time with her family that she hadn’t seen for over 3 years. 

On December 1st we said goodbye to snowy Quebec and made our way to Frutillar, Chile. Upon our arrival, we were surprised at how smooth and straightforward it was for Osi to clear Immigration, as we had prepared for a much more intensive questioning.

Once settled in Annía’s hometown, we were invited by Pastor Armando Vallejos from Annía’s local congregation to join the Christmas program on live local tv. We shared about Yeshua’s Jewish identity, as well as our testimony and experience during our time in Israel. This is a secular tv channel that over the years has welcomed a weekly Christ-centered content section. 

Worshipping on Vision TV - a local Chilean news channel

We praise the Lord for the opportunities He brings us to proclaim His name! 

The following week, we were invited again to share a Sunday morning devotional and a moment of praise. Later that day we had the honour to bring a message during the congregational service. Osi touched on the ongoing conflict in Israel and the importance of standing with the people of God as believers. 

We were encouraged by how interested the community was to understand more about the Israel-Church relationship and the heart of God for His people.

Sharing about Israel at a local Church Congregation

As the Lord kept opening doors for us, on December 20th, we had the privilege to lead a time of worship for a Rosh Chodesh gathering hosted on zoom by Osi’s mom Debra. The nations of Australia, Israel, Chile and South Africa united for a cry of mercy and intercession after the Bondi beach massacre along with proclaiming God’s goodness in the new month.

You can watch the full worship session below: