Praise and Prayer for January 15, 2010

After the snow and cold spell that hit France and much of the northern hemisphere on the heels of the global warming conference and headlines, it seems as though Reims is beginning to thaw. This week, we have been nursing both Caleb and Josiah through illness. Josiah is almost recovered from a pretty nasty cold, and Caleb seems to be finally over an asthma attack and flu that had him out of school for nearly a week.

The church counsel met Saturday evening to go through final details regarding the upcoming business meetings and pastoral vote. We are praying that the Lord’s will be made evident to members through a strong positive vote to call the Fischers. However, the changes that lie ahead for the church can seem daunting to some. We are so thankful to the Lord for the way that He has blessed the Farrells’ ministry here in Reims and that the church is now ready to call her own French pastor. Pray for the church, for the Fischers and for the Farrells as the Lord gives each guidance for future ministry. We also need your prayer as we strive to help the church through this time of transition, and as we work to strengthen several church ministries: Sango outreach, Sunday school, worship and music.

Praise for:
- Elva Farrell’s hip surgery going well on Wednesday, for a good beginning to the long recovery process.
- improved health for Caleb and Josiah.
- unity and good meetings of church leaders as we approach the January 24 pastoral vote.
- God’s blessing of the Reims Evangelical Baptist Church to bring her to this very important time and opportunity.
- Jonathan’s opportunity to accompany Caleb’s class on a field trip to the circus, at the teacher’s request.

Pray for:
- good attendance at our Sango service Sunday and for Jonathan as he preaches.
- God’s guidance for the church body in the coming days and for harmony as the church votes on calling the Fichers on January 24.
- a speedy recovery for Elva Farrell after hip surgery.
- complete healing for Caleb and Josiah, and for good health for the rest of us.
- God’s direction to be clear to us for our future ministry (after home ministry in 2011).