Community Display | Oatlands NSW

Wednesday: 23 October

Oatlands Village Fresh Produce Display
Our display wasn’t until the afternoon, so after lunch we headed to Oatlands Village—a charming but compact shopping area with a steady stream of customers. The challenge? We had to park around the corner as there was nowhere nearby to unload or park the trailer. That meant a bit of legwork carrying supplies, the gazebo, and water weights to the front of the shops. We set up a few car parks down from the corner, but when a spot at the corner carpark became available, we seized the opportunity and relocated, finally getting the gazebo up and ready.

Excitement and Support Roll In
The workers from Village Fresh Produce were absolutely buzzing with excitement about Bubsie! One enthusiastic team member even jumped at the chance to have his picture taken in the car. The weather was absolutely gorgeous—perfect spring conditions that had people happily venturing out to enjoy the day. Pastor Chris Campos from Dundas Seventh-day Adventist Church arrived to ensure we were properly set up. He introduced us to some wonderful assistants who provided us with leaflets to include in the Overlander books. These dedicated helpers then fanned out down the street, warmly guiding people over to see the car. We worked steadily around Bubsie, chatting with visitors and sharing the story.

A Busy Afternoon Flow
Chris popped back after attending a class to check on our progress, then had to dash off again for a school pickup. In the meantime, some enthusiastic students stopped by on their way home to hear the story and grab QR cards of the program. At 3:30, the assistants headed off to conduct Bible studies, leaving us in the capable hands of Marco, a generous elder from the church who thoughtfully brought us some refreshing fruit drinks. We thoroughly enjoyed connecting with the local community and hearing their wonderful stories.

The Great Pack-Up Adventure
The pack-up at 4:30 proved to be more of an adventure than usual! We had to carry everything back around the corner, and then faced an unexpected hiccup—someone had parked directly behind us, blocking the trailer door and preventing the ramp from opening. We had to get creative, relocating the trailer to get Bubsie safely loaded inside. Mission accomplished! We then drove back to Galston, navigating through the bustling after-work traffic with Bubsie safely tucked away.

It was a lovely day, we are so thankful and so blessed.