I am challenged by Peter’s great faith in our Lord as he cried out to Jesus who was walking on the turbulent sea “Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.” (Matthew 14:28). No fear of the storm at that moment, only complete trust in the One who had the power to save him from sinking beneath the waves. We may not enjoy going through the storm, but we can trust the Master of the storm who calls us to bring us through!
These are crucial times and the battle for the souls of men is one of the most important enterprises that God has given us. We continue to seek God’s help and blessing as we reach out to the Saint Medard community. It is His work, not ours. He is building His Church and we are privileged to have a small part in His great work. THANK YOU for praying, both for us and for the lost souls of Saint Medard and the surrounding area. Praise the Lord for what He has done, both seen and unseen.
Praise for
- the baptism of Mr. and Mrs. R. on June 17 in Paris, and for the clear testimonies that they shared of God’s saving work of grace in their lives!
- God’s protection and blessing of the four young ladies on the Focus on France missions internship program this summer. Praise for each of the ministries that they have taken part in across France and for the help and encouragement they have been.
- the good attendance for the American picnic and for all of the help from the FOF team. Praise for many good opportunities to present the Gospel this year.
- contacts made for the English conversation outreach for adults, and for those who took part in our trial run in June with our FOF team here to help.
- all of the new church flyers and Gospels of Luke that have been distributed in Saint Medard this month. With the help of the FOF team we have now completed the second mailbox campaign of Saint Medard en Jalles!
- the completion of another school year for the children, including two homeschooled.
Pray for
- Cherith as she leads and speaks for a Ladies Meeting on July 7.
- wisdom and enabling for building on the English conversation outreach to adults that we began in June. Pray that we will be able to build bridges to help us reach the people of Saint Medard with the Gospel.
- positive responses to the distribution of flyers and the Gospels of Luke and that God will help us to persevere as we begin to canvass one of the neighbouring communities.
- the Lord to give guidance and help in preparing church documents and in our teaching and preaching ministries. Pray that God’s Word will impact lives.
- stability and security to return in the CAR, particularly to our former hometown of Bambari where Christians are suffering greatly.
- Adrianna as she flies to Spain July 2 for two weeks of language immersion with a Christian family from the church near Madrid that we visited in February.
