Praise and Prayer for February 21, 2011

I have continued to fight some type of bug, which has taken a lot of my strength and left me tired and uncomfortable. Yet God has provided strength as necessary and given Cherith and the kids good health. We rejoice that there were 25 present for prayer meeting Tuesday evening, including three kids, under 10 years of age. For the first time, Adrianna looked up passages and filled in a copy of the handout, and even volunteered to read Rev. 21:1-3 (and did a very fine job – in French). On Thursday evening, I attended the Parent/Teacher counsel meeting for Adrianna’s school, then left a few minutes early to get home in time for our English Encounter. It was great to have three visitors this week.

Sunday morning, seven of the children were eager to quote new verses. One of them finished the whole pack of 13 verses Sunday, and was willing to begin another packet with more verses! We met with the leaders of the Sunday school ministry after church Sunday and they will be meeting with all of the teachers and helpers next week to go over some reminders and details of the program. We are so encouraged at the way the Lord is helping to grow and strengthen this aspect of the church ministries.

Praise for:

- the strength that God has given, especially as I continue to fight a bug.

- the good attendance in prayer meeting, including three children!

- a good EE Thursday evening, and for the 3 visitors present.

- a number of first time visitors in church Sunday, including some from CAR.

- seven kids quoting verses Sunday in our memory verse challenge.

- the further contacts this week through the kids’ schools.

Pray for:

- the return of visitors in our English Encounter and in our church services.

- the children as they memorize God’s Word, that it’s truths would be understood and applied.

- Jonathan’s preparation and preaching Tuesday and Sunday.

- restored health and strength for Jonathan.

- opportunities to show God’s love to those around us.

- preparations for our time of home ministry this summer and fall.