Praise and Prayer for September 4, 2009

Sunday was a special day as we watched two women follow the Lord in believer’s baptism. Their salvation testimonies were clear and the joy of the Lord was evident to all, including several visitors, some who are searching for God. Pray for these women as they continue deepening their relationship with God and become more involved in the church. Sunday afternoon was the all-church picnic at a local park. The weather was beautiful and there was good fellowship among the forty plus who were able to be there.

This week we have been preparing for our next quarter in Sunday School: scheduling teachers, preparing lessons, making up new attendance charts and decorating the rooms. Jonathan has also been able to lay more groundwork on preparing for the English outreach we anticipate beginning this fall.

Good health has been something that has been a bit rare around our house this week. Jonathan fell sick with some bug earlier this week and Caleb in turn developed complications with his asthma due to the same virus. Though the doctor was concerned it may have turned into pneumonia in Caleb’s case, we are thankful that medication seems to be working and Caleb is doing much better. What a disappointment for him to have to miss his second day of school already because of being sick! Cherith is now taking her turn with the bug and we are praying Adrianna stays healthy and manages to avoid this all together.

Praise for:
- the two women who were baptized this past Sunday and the well attended church picnic.
- work that we have been able to accomplish this week despite our illnesses.
- the positive start Adrianna and Caleb had on Thursday: their first day of school for the year.

Pray for:
- continued health and strength for our family.
- time and strength to get some office work (correspondence, receipts entered, expense reports) done this week.
- our coworker, Elva Farrell, who has returned to Michigan for a month to help her Father as he recovers from surgery.
- the Pastors and deacon meeting that will be held this Monday evening.