Praise and Prayer for March 12, 2010

Looking over this past week, we see that we have accomplished much more than we would have if Jessica had not been with here with us. How we thank the Lord for sending her to us and for the way that she has jumped right in and been willing to help out in any area of need that we have. Aside from the constant help she has been with the children and with meals, she has helped out in many areas of our ministry as well. Her presence and willingness to remain at home from church with Adrianna who was sick on Sunday and Monday made it possible for both Cherith and me to get to church and to fulfill our responsibilities in the morning and Sango evening services (accompanist, SS teacher, Choir practice, evening worship service leader and evening children’s church teacher). Jessica took some time on Monday to do “School” with Adrianna who was out sick that day as well. Her help with the kids on both Monday and Tuesdays enabled Cherith to complete our Feb. expense report and me to finish preparation for the Tuesday evening Bible study. The wall mural that Jessica and Cherith put up in the beginners’ SS classroom late into Saturday evening was very much appreciated by the kids in SS Sunday morning. Jessica has also begun working on new Flash card songs for Sunday school and has completed the first one.

On Thursday, we visited the home of a young Chinese family in our church to welcome the new member of the family, a beautiful little three-week-old daughter, their first child. With Jessica’s help, we were able to have several guests for meals this week. On Wednesday we had a few of the leaders of our Central African outreach over for dinner and a profitable time to plan and strategize. This noon, the Farrells and Elva’s Dad joined us for lunch and good fellowship. Our children all are very sorry to know that “Grandpa” Maguire is leaving on Tuesday, and that Papy, Mamie and Tata Emily are leaving for furlough in a few short weeks.

Praise for:
- Jessica being with us and for the great asset she has been to our ministry and family this week, including making it possible for both of us to be able to be in church on Sunday.
- good services, etc. on Sunday, for the 10 people present at the Sango service.
- Adrianna’s improved health since Monday evening.
- the excellent attendance at prayer meeting Tuesday evening, and for the Lord’s help for Jonathan as he spoke.

Pray for:
- two young new believers who will share their salvation testimonies and follow the Lord in believers’ baptism this Sunday. Pray that their testimonies will have an impact on each one present, especially the unsaved.
- Caleb as he had another flare-up of asthma this week even before the last one was completely over.
- the groups we are working with that are preparing for the special Easter program on April 4 (SS, choir, Sango).
- a special outreach to the Sango speakers of Reims planned for March 28.