December 8...

Good morning everyone! I pray that you had a wonderful week-end. We had a very busy day yesterday, but one full of blessings.

113 people attended the worship service. The ladies choir sang and did a great job. We had a man visit for the first time and others return for their 2nd or 3rd visit.

In the afternoon 16 men plus Teddy went to the property and worked. They worked really hard and did a great job. While the men were working at the property, the Ladies had a Baby Shower at the church for Melanea. We had 28 ladies attend and had a great time of fun and fellowship. I have posted some pictures below be sure to check them out. Also below them are pictures from our Ladies Day last week. I hope you enjoy them!

I have a very special prayer request for you this week. As you know we have requested prayer many times for Zonia, a dear lady in our church who as been battling cancer for a long time. She is now at the point of just having days to live. Please continue to keep her in your prayers, but just not her, also her family. Melanea is her daughter. If you can imagine the highs and lows she is facing at this time. One side there is filled with incredible joy as the birth of her first baby is very soon... yet on the other hand there is extreme sadness as her precious mother is dying. We know that God is in control and that he loves each one of us very much...more than we can even imagine. What a blessing to know that he has only the best in mind for Zonia and for Melanea even though we can't always see that. Please pray that Melanea and her sister Dina will be comforted during this time. Pray that Zonia will be comforted and that her pain will be eased.

Pray for Tony and I as we minister to this dear family during the next week, and also prepare for our trip to the US for our daughter's wedding.

Joy