Dear Ones,

 

     THANK YOU  FOR  PRAYING!!!    God really answered your prayers.  One of the agents that the immigration office was sending to "watch us" showed up at our Center,  but when he found out that we were going to a secluded place and planning to remain there all week,  he didn't get on the bus and ended up not ever coming out at all.....Thank you for Praying!  
 

      We had a great week together.  God worked in the participant's hearts and in ours as well.  Even though the participants were a diverse group,  in age and churches,  they were able to share right away and we were all enriched by each other in the discussions.  A pastor preached in Brazzaville on how we destroy relationships, using the materials from the workshop....so this is already impacting the larger body of Christ.  So many of the participants testified as to the difference that this workshop has made already in their lives.  Praise HIM!!! 
 

     I really enjoyed spending time and ministering with my brother Al Stombaugh.  What an extra blessing! 

     Our children are doing well....Shealyn continues to excel at her nursing course and she and husband Jason are planning a trip to visit Congo in the fall.   Shannon is very happy this week as her husband Steve has a two week break from his tour of duty in Iraq.  They are enjoying some time at a resort.  Shawn and Becky are getting ready for their departure for Language study in France next fall.  They are purchasing things for their home in Mali and getting lots of paper work done.  Aiden and Ella are doing well also and growing and progressing...How blessed we are.  
 

     Kevin had a real opening to talk to his muslim friend Saari.   They were able to discuss Jesus and who He is.  Saari wants to compare the Bible and the Koran.  This is all as a result of your prayers.  Please keep praying that God will speak to Saari's heart.  Pray that Kevin will have the right words to say.  Pray that Saari's eyes will be opened. 
 

      A team of 7 people from Owen Sound Church are here presently working on various projects.  Pray for protection for them as they are using scaffolding ect.  Pray for strength and health for them.  It is encouraging for us to have people full of energy come out to help on these projects. 

     I will begin teaching the module on the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit on Monday at the Bible School .  Pray that I will have wisdom and that my health will return before then...I have had a cold for a few days.  

     Our electricity still isn't on...rumors are that it may be as long as 6 months....BUT...God has provided, through some of His servants,  a wonderful new generator that works really well and is dependable!!!  Please praise HIM for that....What a wonderful blessing!! 
 

     Oh...the ship was shifted to allow the other ships to enter the port so we have carrots back in the grocery stores!   This is another praise!!!    Thank you so much for being our partners in prayer and giving.  You encourage us so much!     

In Him,
  Joyce