When someone asks me, “How are you?” I want to be ready with the reply, “Beyond Blessed.” Praise God for all His mercies that are new every day!! Rebekah gave me this rug; sweet.
There seems to be too much rush and urgency in the world news today when the greatest urgency is to be IN Christ. I am teaching at our Christian school, a wide-open opportunity of witnessing to kids. Noah’s message, get IN the ark! I love teaching the Gospel through the Old Testament. Please pray for our school to grow and for kids and parents to get saved. I have not quite figured out how to give an invitation at school. The children love to please the teacher and follow the crowd. We are not looking for false professions or self-deceptions. May God bless His Word.
On October 9, Ivan was born to Seth and Paige in Sassandra. Praise God the timing was super. I was able to make it on time. Lydia came as well and also Paige’s mom made it on time from America; a regular party — for us that is. Paige and Ivan are doing great. Praise God for another wonderful birth abroad.
Dan and I started back teaching in the village of Petit Pedro. Pray that the ministry continues to grow and get organized and established. Dan and Nathan take turns preaching through the doctrines of the Bible and those of the church both here in Lac and in Petit Pedro.
Nathan has continued to preach and teach there every other week. His French is fabulous! Really, he is doing excellent in his speaking and continues to use a tutor — wow. We, in languages, tend to get satisfied with our level of communication and then go from there. It is wonderful to keep learning and sharpening each other’s speech.
Stephen and Martha came to Sassandra on October 12 to work with Seth and Paige for a year. Praise God for them as they settle in and adjust to a new culture and climate. They continue to seek exactly where God wants them in this huge harvest field.
Dan and I praise God for the ministry of helps He has given us; helping new missionaries get settled in. My niece said it well, “Using our experience to make their experiences better.” Praise God that, many times, these are our own kids; a double blessing for sure.
Happy Thanksgiving to you. Thank you for your prayers!
Beyond Blessed,
Dan and Joan
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