Winter is hanging on here in Moncton but even as the snow melts the ground is showing signs of Spring. The amount of snow this year has been much less than last year and it surprises us that we are actually sorry to see winter coming to an end! The new life and growth that come with Spring are very inviting, however, and are a beautiful reminder of the new life and miraculous work that God is doing in our lives to make us more and more like Christ.
Our church is preparing to host the annual Good Friday service, when we will be joined by two sister churches in Moncton for this special occasion followed by a potluck fellowship. We are looking forward to having a Sunrise Service and brunch on Resurrection Day, a first for our church, at least in many years. The choir will be singing for several special occasions in April; besides the Good Friday service, we will also be singing for the Easter Sunday Service and for the 65th anniversary celebration of the church at the end of the month. The church will be hosting the Spring Bible conference at the end of April for churches around the Maritimes immediately following EBBI graduation on April 28.
We asked for special prayer for Caleb and me as we traveled to the Holy Land this month for a special group tour of biblical sites led by Pastor Eastwood. We are so grateful to the Lord for making it possible for us to make this trip. The only down side for me was not having Cherith there to experience the trip with me. The experiences and sites have forever changed my outlook and understanding of Scripture as I have my personal devotions or prepare to share God’s Word with others. Caleb too was changed and is eager to share his experience with others. At prayer meeting this week, several of us gave testimonies of how God used the trip in our lives. Caleb had the main part of the service and gave his report with pictures, in partial fulfillment of one of the EBBI classes he is taking this semester for dual credit.
B, a sophomore at EBBI this year, used his Spring break to take a missions trip to France to work with our friends the Laases in Draguignan. Although B’s family is unsaved and not excited about his faith, we were thrilled to see the way the Lord guided and provided to make this trip possible. B returned eager to share both what God is doing in France as well as his increased burden for the spiritual needs there. We are encouraged to see him continue to seek God’s direction for his future.
Praise for
- much improvement in Cherith’s health, and for good doctors that are following her here in Moncton now.
- signs of spiritual growth resulting from Bible studies.
- safety and blessing for the Israel trip (Jonathan and Caleb) and for a wonderful missions trip to France for B, second year EBBI student.
- God’s help for Cherith and Josiah as they cared for two active boys while the parents were in Israel.
- opportunities for door to door evangelism as the weather warms up, and for opportunities to share the Gospel.
- healing and strength as we recover from sinus infections.
Pray for
- good contacts, opportunities to share the Gospel, and receptive hearts through door to door outreach. Pray for the salvation of Adi, our Israeli tour guide.
- God’s blessing of our French group Espérance Vivante, and that we will see visitors come (and keep coming!).
- preparations for Good Friday and Easter services, and for the anniversary celebrations for the church and Bible Institute.
- the final month of classes for EBBI and for God’s help as we prepare students for summer ministry team opportunities to represent the school in Maritime churches. Pray that God will use the team this summer.
- the Lord’s provision and leading of Adrianna to the right business internship for this summer.
- God’s help with our residency status and that we will be able to get the help we need without too much cost.
- preparation and scheduling for our trip to the US this summer.
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