Blog 35 THE WINTER SEASON - WRAPPING UP THE YEAR AS WE WRAP UP IN OUR WOOLLY JUMPERS 👕 "OH COME LET US ADORE HIM!".....

Well, winter time is upon us. Within two weeks of having warm sunny ☀️days to now cold and bitter rains, ☔️ the English people have taught me to enjoy every season, whether bitter or sweet, cold or hot! As I look out over my garden (yard), it amazes me to see how the last of the leaves on the ground represent the many changes that this year has been for us here in Exeter. But through it all, and with a commitment of prayer, our God has been faithful. He has used every opportunity to grow us closer to Him, in which I can truly say, 'Oh come let us adore Him!'

In June we had to send our interns away from England because of visa issues. Barb and Steve Tessitore moved to Italy, and Molly moved back to Arizona. Such a sad day.   They met such a need for the work here. But then within two weeks of them leaving God sent us two families all with British citizenships who have been such a joy. It simply amazes me how our God hears and sees our every need! He so desires to answer our prayers in ways we would never imagine. 'Oh come let us adore Him!'

In June Bob's sister, Bev, passed away. That led to an emergency trip back to the states for us. 

August was our involvement with the Creation Fest outreach, with many serving hours and seeing many come to Jesus.

In September, the Uni students were back in our church and with them a few new ones. Such joy to be able to minister to them on a daily basis.  Frequently I get together for a cuppa with each girl, sharing in our conversation about their walks with the Lord. Recently there was one girl from S.E. Asia that so spoke to my heart. In our conversation I had asked her when she had come to know Jesus. As we were drinking our ☕️ tea, she replied that as she was growing up, her family maid who would take care of her, brought her to Jesus! Now some people see maids as just ordinary people doing ordinary jobs.  But God uses anyone, anywhere, anytime who is yielded to glorifying Him. I like a quote from Corrie Ten Boom, "it's not my ability, but my response to God's ability that counts". May all our hearts be open to that response from God to be a vessel anytime, anywhere for His glory no matter what we are doing.

And we wrapped up the year with a Uni students' Christmas party. Crazy socks were the theme, and indeed we had a crazy and fun ending to the year.

We had a beautiful Christmas 🎄 high tea with the ladies - the English way with scones, sandwiches, Christmas crackers and a variety of tea to choose from! Bringing friends from afar, the ladies in our fellowship were so encouraged as we looked into "the joy of Jesus" taken from the passage of Luke 2:10-11. With the beautiful surroundings of Reed Hall at Exeter University, we all felt very blessed.

I will be visiting the States to be with my family during the month of January, and ringing in the New Year. 🎉May the Lord's light shine in our hearts, and may He use us more than ever in the year ahead. Thank you for your love and prayers, truly you all are a blessing more than you will ever know, in which I proclaim "Oh come let us adore Him."

Prayer Requests:

Keeping healthy during our time in the states

Safe travels

Ladies bible study to be continued in February 2017

Discipleship 

In His love,

Jeanne ❤🎄🐾