Many thanks to all who are praying for our
family and for our ministry here in Saint Medard. We have seen some challenges during these past few weeks but
God is faithful and continues to multiply His blessings and grace.
Earlier this month our Bible Institute
(Algrange) sent the student body to Bordeaux for a week of practical
involvement in the four Bordeaux area churches. Three students were with us on Sunday, and were involved in
Sunday school, Bible study and preaching.
The students were involved in many projects in the four churches during
the week, including helping to distribute church flyers here in Saint
Medard. What an encouraging boost
this was to our small team that goes out regularly on the mailbox campaign.
Also that week, I made a trip across France to
Saint Albain for a two-day leaders’ conference for foreign missions working in
France. Sharpening vision and
ministries was one of the main goals.
Perhaps the most interesting session was a whirlwind tour of the
influence of the true Gospel in France over the past nearly 2000 years.
My (Jonathan’s) cousin Michael and his wife
Sarah paid us a visit over one weekend, making this the very first time to welcome
another Teachout into our home here.
We enjoyed the fellowship and showing them some of beautiful Bordeaux,
and Michael shared his testimony on Sunday morning. Michael also gave us some helpful technical support, his
specialty! 
We also had the blessing
of a visit from a dear friend from Pennsylvania here in Bordeaux on
business. What a treat that was.
Last Sunday, our church held a special Easter
breakfast with our people. Then
for the service, the Lord sent us a first-time visitor. That afternoon we enjoyed fellowship
with a number of our folks along with the family of Pastor Christian Corenthin,
from the church downtown Bordeaux.
Praise
for:
- a number of good contacts the Lord has given
us and to others in our church.
- the Bible school students’ time in Bordeaux
and for their help and involvement in the four churches.
- the encouraging visit from Jonathan’s cousin
Michael and his wife, and our friend from PA.
- the good attendance continuing for the English
outreach.
- the completion of the Christianity Explored
manuals, for one man who is going through the study with our teammate and for
another that has indicated some interest.
Pray
for:
- God to open a door for our church to be able
to move to another location with more space.
- God to continue to give good contacts and to
cause His Word to penetrate the hearts of those who are hearing it. We have our English club outreach the next two Fridays.
- our BMM team as we meet for our annual French field
conference April 11 to 14. Pray
for refreshment through the fellowship and ministry of the Word, and that the
children will be blessed by the program this year.
- Jonathan, who is being treated for scoliosis
since it was discovered in February.
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