Ian Coate and Sue Coate

Ian Coate & Sue Coate ‘Free Christian Illustrations’ is a non-denominational website created by a husband and wife team, Ian & Sue Coate. They have used their artist ability and computer skills to freely pass on the biblical truths that they in turn have freely learnt. Anyone who desires these Christian Illustrations can use them without cost or obligation. In the sentiment of Matthew 10:8, freely we have received, freely we give.

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Ian Coate is a military artist and freelance illustrator. He joined the Royal Australian Survey Corps in the late 1980’s and was trained as an illustrator and military photographer. In the mid 1990’s, Ian left the army to become a home-dad and pursue a career as an artist/illustrator. Since then, Ian has produced an endless volume and variety of illustrations for magazines and books. In his capacity as a visual historian, his artworks are on display at museums around Australia, while his military prints are owned by collectors worldwide.

If you wish to know more about Ian's other works, you are invited to visit his website at: www.iancoate.com

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Sue Coate enlisted in the army in the mid 80's. She changed from the Royal Australian Corps of Transport to the Royal Australian Signals Corps. Sue served 17 years in the army attaining the rank of Sergeant. She served a 7 month tour in Timor as part of INTERFET in 1999, before leaving the military in 2001. Sue is now a Senior Systems Administrator. She keeps herself fit and loves to travel. She recently combined the two and completed the Kokoda track. She is also a fair crack of the whip.

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Ian and Sue's children have started to leave the nest. Their oldest, Christopher joined the army and has already become a veteran with an eight month stint in Afghanistan. Rachael recently became the 'Under 18 State Champion' for high jump. And their youngest, Elishah, has entered her teens, having a great start to high school and is their little academic.

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Thank you to the many people who have sat through a session of me reading Illustrations at them. Special thanks to my Mum & Dad, John & Eileen Mennen and David Webb who have given graciously of their time to edit these Illustrations, and to Alan and Caroline Garstone, Geoff and Sabine Badart, Peter and Zoe Berringer, & Murray Bell, whose support and insightful comments have enabled these Illustrations and web site to come to fruition.

We would further acknowledge and thank Grace Resources, Berachah Church, Cross Road Bible Church and Basic Training Bible Ministries, their faithful teaching and free distribution of God's Word has enabled us to grow in Grace - even in some of the remotest regions in Australia.

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Tribute to LCPL Gordon Callow

Gordon Callow was a soldier in the SAS who died in the Blackhawk tragedy of 1996. I went through basic training with Gordon. His virtue and relaxed mental attitude convinced me of the truth to Christianity before his words did. He is well remembered and his impact continues.

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Getting in Contact If you have any queries, or would simply like to say, 'Hi', we would love to hear from you. Please email us at: ISCRE5@bigpond.com