Haasts Bluff

Son of Obed, servant of God

Pastor Trevor Tjampitjinpa Raggett passed away at his outstation near Haasts Bluff (227 km west of Alice Springs) on 26 November 2020, a few weeks shy of his 66th birthday. He was the son of Pastor Obed Raggett, a much-loved and respected former pastor at Papunya.

Old reasons to celebrate at Haasts Bluff

September 2019 marked the 70th anniversary of the dedication of the church building at Haasts Bluff, 220 kilometres west of Alice Springs.

FRM board meets in remote community

In May a convoy of Finke River Mission (FRM) vehicles headed for the West MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia to establish a base for meetings and community engagement.

Memory weekend at Haasts Bluff

Several hundred people had gathered from the communities of Mt Liebig, Haast’s Bluff, Kiwirrkurra and Papunya with their families to celebrate Christ’s resurrection.

Ikuntji Easter celebration

A celebration Easter camp was held at the memorial site near Ikuntji. Western Desert families reflected on the Easter story through the study of God’s word, worship and song, fellowship and fun.

A Haasts Bluff story

Haasts Bluff is 227 kilometres west of Alice Springs. The community lies on a rough dirt road leading to nowhere in particular. But something good is happening at Haasts Bluff.