Although the Sunday morning service started with many people still absent, the number present swelled to 94, including the most children that we have ever had present for our Sunday school ministry since we arrived two years ago. There were 20 children in classes plus three babies present. There were several first time visitors, including some Central Africans that are connected to one of the other families that attends. Our theme was Christ’s death for sin and resurrection, so it was great to have visitors for that lesson especially. We said goodbye to a family that has been very active in the church for several years, including their two children who have been regulars in Sunday School. They moved this week to the south of France due to work.
The Easter season gives special opportunities to remind people what the real celebration is. This week, Jonathan was able to join E. and R. for tract distribution in mailboxes door to door. We had a few personal contacts. Pray that the 600 tracts will be read and that people will come to Christ through this outreach. On Sunday, our church will celebrate Christ’s resurrection with a special Easter Brunch and program. Included in the program this year will be song presentations by our choir, the Sango group, the Sunday school children, and Adrianna and Caleb. We anticipate a full program and a full building so appreciate your prayers that God will use this special celebration to bring people to Himself.
Praise for:
- for a Savior Who lives! He is risen!
- good attendance Sunday with many visitors, who heard the Gospel.
- safety in travel and for good classes at Algrange.
Pray for:
- Elva Farrell in the hospital since Tuesday, recovering now from surgery.
- preparations for Field Conference and for the Youngs’ ministry among us.
- the shipping of the Sango hymnal to CAR – so far there is no shipping container space available!
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