September was
an extremely busy month for our family.
As we look back over the month we are so thankful for God’s provision of
help and strength. A highlight of the
month was the two-week visit of my Aunt Mary Lee Teachout from September 13 to
26. We tried to introduce her to
as many aspects of our life and ministry here in France as possible. She shared her testimony in church one
Sunday and even gave a special lesson to our children’s church with the help of
two puppets. She jumped right in
and helped us in so many areas around the house as well. The kids enjoyed many special times
with her as well.
The kickoff
of the school year has gone well and we are enjoying many more contacts in our
community than we had before. We
have had some good contacts through the sports clubs that Adrianna, Caleb and I
have joined. The kids continue to
integrate into the new school they are enrolled in and have enjoyed making new friends. Last week Adrianna brought home two
invitations to Birthday parties.
Cherith had a good opportunity to meet several other parents at the
party she took Adrianna to last Saturday.
We have prayed for these opportunities and the Lord is giving us many of
them.
My regular
meeting with Pastor Christian on Wednesday evenings has been a source of
ongoing blessing as we share and pray for the individuals and ministries of the
church. The Lord has been working
in hearts and we are seeing fruit.
Several who have recently begun to attend are considering joining the
church, and one young lady did join this month. I have continued to lead the adult Bible study Sunday
mornings. The monthly ladies
meeting will begin October 16 with Cherith leading the Bible study. 
Praise
for:
- the help
(and health and strength) God has given us this month and the many new contacts
that He is giving us.
- the Lord’s
help for our children in adapting to French school again, new teachers and in
making friends.
- safe
travels for my Aunt Mary Lee and for the effect of her visit not only on our
family but also on our church and in our neighborhood.
- a good
English Encounter last Sunday with 16 present.
- a good
start for a church choir, and for the desire many have to use their voices to
praise the Lord.
- the
pastors’ prayer meeting that we hosted this last weekend.
Pray
for:
- God to
bless and guide in the contacts that we are having through school and
neighborhood sports.
- Cherith as
she prepares for the Ladies’ Bible study and for good participation by ladies
of all ages in the church.
- Jonathan as
he prepares Bible studies and messages for these next few weeks.
- us to see
more children attending Sunday school consistently and for others in the church
to catch the burden for this vital ministry.
- the
Christys who are back now from their home ministry tour this summer in the USA
and getting back into their ministries here in France. Pray for wisdom as we plan and
strategize for our Merignac outreach.
- Mr. and Mrs. C. with
failing health and increasing weakness, and for God to use us in ministering to
them in this challenging stage of life.
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