We are so thankful for God’s goodness to us over these past couple weeks. Since our last update, so much has happened to remind us of God’s faithfulness and kindness to us. There were 9 at our last English Encounter for the film “Facing the Giants” and there were some good discussions. Several of our friends accepted a small homemade gift and booklet as an expression of love as we prepared to celebrate Resurrection day. God brought Pastor and Mrs. Roger Rosenau safely to us from northeast Pennsylvania, and blessed their ministry both in our church here (preaching and special music) and in our team Bible conference (preaching, ladies’ workshop, encouragement, music and fellowship). Our children were blessed to have other children their ages to play with and a special program just for kids, directed by two of the couples. God protected each one over many miles travelled. During the time the Rosenaus were with us, God’s grace was evident as I drove nearly 1,500 miles, most of them in a rented van. Although we returned home exhausted, the conference was a tremendous blessing to us spiritually as well as emotionally.
There was a good group in church Sunday for the special Resurrection Day service, and the children, the choir and the Sango group were well-represented as they shared verses and songs along with several other groups and individuals. We were able to keep up with news of my Mom (Betty Teachout) even when we were away from home last week. She has now begun dialysis treatments for kidney failure, and is home again recuperating after over a week in the hospital.
Praise for:
- the Rosenaus’ ministry and time with us.
- safety in traveling many miles, and for an excellent conference.
- special opportunities to share with others the reason for the hope that is ours because Christ IS risen from the dead!
- a number of visitors in church for the special Resurrection Day brunch and service.
- good health and sufficient strength over the busy tiring days and for beautiful weather every single day!
- our son Caleb who celebrated his fifth Birthday Monday, for his life and spiritual growth.
- God’s provision for our needs despite the beating the American dollar has taken. The funds we receive continue to shrink as the exchange rate has reached its lowest since September 2009.
Pray for:
- protection and strength for the Rosenaus as they visit family in Holland before flying back home Wednesday to a busy schedule awaiting.
- the busy week before us, including the kids being home for their second week of Spring break.
- Jonathan as he prepares to preach in the French service this Sunday morning.
- the Good News of Easter that has been heard or read to be accepted and that lives would be transformed.
- God’s continued provision for our needs with the currently very poor exchange rate.
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