BLOG 38: FALLING INTO AUTUMN 🍂 A TIME OF SEEING OLD THINGS AND EXPERIENCING THE NEW...

What a busy summer we had here in England! With autumn approaching and the mornings bringing in the brisk air, it amazes me to think of the goodness of God. Truly he has brought forth a harvest of blessings in the Claycamp household here in Exeter.

July was a busy month for us. Thirteen of our church University students graduated from Exeter University. Although the celebrations went on for several days, the week of July 19th was the official week of caps and gowns. Molly, our intern from the last couple of years, came back to the UK for their celebration. The parents of the students also flew in from distant lands. We had the privilege of hosting a mum from Singapore 🇸🇬, which was so special. We spent each day on campus attending the ceremonies of each one. It truly was a bitter sweet time for us as we knew we wouldn’t be seeing them for a long time. 

We hosted a full-on American barbecue for the families during the week, being able to thank each parent for allowing the opportunity to instill great biblical principals into their child. The students will carry on these Biblical truths as they leave to go home. Our home seemed to resemble ‘every tribe, tongue and nation’ as they came through to say hi and good bye. We were left with great memories in our hearts.

The ladies in our church have gathered once a month during the summer over lunch and a small devotion. As most of our ladies live in the surrounding villages and beyond, it's a blessing to gather together for that sweet fellowship around the word. I am reminded in Hebrews 10:24, "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds". We will be doing a few outreaches within the community as the fall approaches, which always involves tea, coffee ☕️ and biscuits 🍪. 

I have been harvesting once again the abundant apple crop from my tree. What a blessing it has been to share with my neighbors, as it always opens doors of opportunity to be their friend. Making apple crumble, apple pies, baked apples and applesauce seems to be my daily routine. As I peel and sort, that scripture in Psalm 17:8  so refreshes my heart, “Keep me as the apple of thine eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings.." What a comfort to know we are so loved and precious to our Lord, for we are the apple 🍎 of his eye as He keeps us, protects us from all harm.

Going to the Austrian mission conference was such a blessing. This year there were over 400 people in attendance, so it was a little bit of heaven on earth for a week. I had the opportunity to speak to the women on the subject of faith at one session. Being that it seems faith is my middle name, I spoke from my heart in all that God is doing and has done in my life since moving to England. Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." This particular scripture spoke so much to my heart. I was able to share how we may not know the outcome as we step out in faith, but in holding God’ hand we can hope in knowing by faith He has the very best for us. He wants us to keep our eyes on him, rest and believe.

May the Lord continue to bless you and keep you strong in whatever comes your way. 

For by F.A.I.T.H. we can "Forsaking All I Trust Him", as He leads and guides us each and everyday. 

Again, thank you for your prayers for us. 🙏

Praise report:

**New families coming into Exeter Calvary

**Hearts are drawing closer to Jesus

Prayer requests:

**Sunday school teachers/helpers

**Discipleship this autumn for ladies and students

**Evangelistic outreaches

**Worship leaders

**New students coming into Calvary

Blessings,

Jeanne ❤️🐾😎