It has been great to have Jessica Lunde here in Reims for these two weeks as she has helped out in a variety of ministries. Along with creating several song flashcards for our work with the children at church, she has also filed Institute choir music, helped Cherith and one of our church ladies prepare a typical English meal (Jessica was raised in England), attended gatherings for several of the groups in our church, helped the Farrells with several projects, and even spent an afternoon with one of the families in our church. Pray for her this Sunday as she teaches the Bible story in Adrianna’s Sunday school class (4 to 6 year olds). These ministries and many people have been touched by Jessica’s presence and willing spirit to serve the Lord in France this summer. She even willingly watched our children one evening so that we could go out on a special date for our 8th wedding anniversary. Our prayer is that the Lord will continue to use the time and effort that Jessica has given here for His eternal glory and that He will continue to prepare her for her future ministry. Pray that the Lord will lead others do the same, to come and help here and around the world through summer ministry programs, short or long term missions.
The Lord blessed last Sunday’s ministries, and gave the extra strength needed for the trip to Algrange in the afternoon for the Bible Institute graduation program. It was a blessing that Jonathan left arm was cast-free as he lead the worship service at our church here in the morning and the Institute choir and ensemble as they sang for the graduation. Cherith did all of the driving, then played piano for the graduation ceremony and special numbers, including the prelude and offertory. This Saturday night the men of the church are putting on a special banquet in honor of the ladies. Sunday is Mother’s day in France. We look forward to the special ministry of Roger and Jean Reisacher at the banquet and on Sunday morning.
Praise for:
- continued healing for Jonathan’s wrist.
- the graduation ceremony Sunday, and the testimonies of the four graduates.
- Jessica Lunde’s visit and all of her help.
- the progress on the church official documents made at the Church Council meeting on Thursday.
Pray for:
- the Church Banquet Saturday night.
- the Scrapbooking outreach scheduled for June 13th.
- Shipment for the Sango hymnal as the containers going to CAR are all full.
- Jonathan’s Mom’s health, as she is experiencing complications with her congestive heart failure and tires very quickly.
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