Praise and Prayer for October 6, 2010

It has been a busy time for us, comp-licated last week by both Cherith and myself being down with this flu/cold. We are thankful for the Lord’s sustenance through it and that He enabled us to fulfill each of our responsibilities including walking the kids to or from school four times a day. We made it to the important appointments last Tuesday that involved Adrianna and Caleb’s papers for their official status in France, and by Friday had all of the documents in hand that we have been waiting on for nearly a year. We did learn of an obligatory all day appointment set for the day of the Ladies Tea. Our protests weren’t sufficient to have the date changed. Just the day before we had learned that Emmanuel’s wife was also being required to be at work the day of the Ladies Tea. So with both of the pastors’ wives out of the picture, Emmanuel made the decision to postpone the Tea until Sunday, November 7.

It was good to catch up by phone with Mike and Elva Farrell in Michigan on Thursday. They have enjoyed the meetings they’ve already had and the safety God has given over the many miles of travel. We are thankful to the Lord for a full auditorium Sunday for the missions presentation and excellent challenge from the Word by our own supported missionary, Eric Hossack. From here he continued on to Algrange for a week of classes at the Bible Institute. We welcomed Mr. Vernon Rosenau from BMM’s Home Office for a visit this week from Monday until he continued on his travels this morning (Wednesday). We were encouraged through the fellowship and counsel that he brought, not only as our administrator, but also as our “Uncle” Vernon since childhood days in CAR.

Praise for:
- a young lady who has been coming to our services who accepted the Lord this week!
- good attendance these past two Tuesday evening prayer meetings, especially last night with 19 present!
- good progress with our children’s official documents, and for the interest of one of the agents in coming to church.
- conversations the Lord has given us opportunities to have with those around us, and for a request from the director of Adrianna’s school for Jonathan to serve on the parent/teacher counsel.
- a good visit with Mr. Rosenau and for God’s guidance.
- much improved health for both Cherith and Jonathan, though we still aren’t completely back on our feet yet.

Pray for:
- good attendance to continue in our services, and that more people would come to Christ.
- the distribution of the 10,000 flyers for our October 17 showing of the Jesus film during this week and next, and for final preparations and logistics.
- more opportunities to share the Good News.
- the Ladies Tea coming up on November 7.
- guidance in making decisions concerning our future ministry.