Scott Morrison received a rock star reception at controversial tennis star Margaret Court’s Pentecostal church.
The former prime minister splashed into it perth on Sunday for the first time since his election defeat on May 21 and appeared in good spirits as he mingled with the guests.
Mr. Morrison was a guest speaker at the event celebrating the 27th anniversary of the Victory Life Center and the installation of its new prayer tower in Perth.
Court also celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday.
The former prime minister thanked “Christians across the country” for their prayers over the past four years, telling the crowd “I still believe in miracles”.
Scott Morrison (pictured speaking to guests on Sunday) has received a rock star reception at controversial tennis star Margaret Court’s Pentecostal church
Mr Morrison also congratulated fellow Christian and tennis pro Matt Ebden (left) on his double win at Wimbledon last week
The former Australian leader famously said after beating Bill Shorten in 2019: ‘I’ve always believed in miracles’.
Speaking at the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney after his election defeat, the father-of-two said he still believes in miracles.
“Three years ago I stood before you and said I believe in miracles. I still believe in miracles,” he said, referring to his wife Jenny and daughters Abbey and Lily.
Speaking on Saturday, Mr Morrison congratulated fellow Christian and tennis pro Matt Ebden on his double win at Wimbledon.
He told that Western Australian He attended the event “by invitation in a private capacity” after meeting with executives in Seoul earlier this week.
After taking the stage, Mr Morrison decided to work the room and was seen giving high fives to children and shaking hands with other contestants.
Among the crowd were several high-profile members of the Liberal Party, including former Washington Prime Minister Richard Court, brother of Court’s husband Barry Court – a former President of the WA Liberal Party.
Mr Court told the crowd a week earlier that he and his wife, who had won 24 Grand Slam titles over their glittering career, had been in the royal box at Wimbledon.
Ms Court (pictured with her husband Barry) publicly supported Mr Morrison during his time as Prime Minister and earlier this year asked her church to pray for his re-election
“We walked through the crowd and we [knew] very few people, we haven’t been there in 10 years,” he said.
“But we come here today and we know everyone. You are all together a very strong group of Christians so it is a great honor to have you all here.’
Ms Court publicly supported Mr Morrison during his time as Prime Minister and earlier this year asked her church to pray for his re-election.
In a video posted to social media, she asked them to come together in prayer during uncertain times, citing the upcoming election.
“He’s a strong Christian, a family man, has good values and good morals,” she said.
“Thank you Father that Mr. Morrison will be re-elected in 2022, that he will have favor and influence in his life to lead this nation through these unknown times, that this nation will be known as the great southern land of the Holy Spirit in Jesus. ” Surname.’
Ms Court became involved in controversy in 2017 after writing a letter to Qantas saying she was disappointed with the airline’s support for gay marriage.
The former champion said she will no longer fly with the company as a result.
Ms Court (pictured with her husband) became involved in controversy in 2017 after writing a letter to Australian airline Qantas saying she was disappointed
Mr Morrison posted a couple of pictures on social media as the high-paid backbench collects his salary and mows the lawn (pictured).
“I am disappointed that Qantas has become an active promoter of same-sex marriage,” she wrote.
“I believe in marriage as the union between a man and a woman as the Bible says it is. Your testimony leaves me with no choice but to use other airlines whenever possible for my extended travels.’
Her views on same-sex marriage sparked calls for Melbourne Park’s Margaret Court Arena to be renamed – with some suggesting Aboriginal icon Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, who has won seven Grand Slams, as an alternative.
Mr. Morrison has been busy since losing the federal election and flew to Seoul this week to speak at the Asian Leadership Conference.
Mr Morrison sported a John Howard bald spot while speaking with former US Vice President Mike Pence at the Asian Leadership Conference in Seoul (pictured).
The former Prime Minister also paid a visit to former US Vice President Mike Pence and Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Mr Morrison spoke about how Australia is doing better than most countries on economic and health outcomes during the pandemic.
However, he also admitted his government’s response to Covid in 2020 and 2021 has come at the expense of his top job.
Mr. Morrison took a hefty pay cut when he lost the May election but will still rake in $217,000 a year on a backbench base salary.
At home, Mr Morrison has kept a low profile, posting occasionally to show off his South Sydney lifestyle – mowing the grass and attending sports games.
