As I begin wrapping up our furlough here in the states, I can’t help but recall how God has been faithful to bless us, giving us rest, while renewing friendships old and new these past 4 weeks. We had a wonderful opportunity to be with our children and grandchildren for the Christmas holiday. We also went caroling in the neighborhood wearing masks of manger scene characters.
I had an opportunity to share a few times about all God is doing in the UK through our ministry, including a special Christmas message to the ladies at Calvary Chapel North Phoenix.
Our ladies' bible study in Exeter has been a blessing and growing, along with a new student giving her life to Jesus.
Our Ladies' Christmas Tea 🍵 was held at Reed Hall in the University of Exeter. It was a real blessing with the theme "Christ’s Presence is our Present.”
2018 will be a year of transition for us. Isaiah 43:18-19 has not only ministered to my heart regarding courage and comfort, but also hope. It says, “Do not remember the former things, nor insider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” How often the uncharted waters we face are scary, yet by faith, as we look to Jesus, He gives us the courage and hope to know the pathway we walk down always works His good purpose for us and for HIs glory.
In March we apply for our residency in England. Asking always for prayer that we might find favor in this land and get out of the work visa situation.
As we go home now back to England, we look forward to continual bible studies, worship and rejoining the fellowship among the brethren. Though the days in England are cloudy and dreary, there is much sunshine in our hearts over God's Word as we study together in this new year of 2018.
“This people I have formed for myself. They shall declare my praise.” Isaiah 43:21
Praise Report:
**Worship leaders
**Monthly times of evangelism at city center
**New students coming into our fellowship
Prayer Requests:
**More families with children
**Discipleship
**Sunday school teachers
**Approval from city for energy efficient windows
**Laborer for putting down bathroom and kitchen tiles
Blessings,
Jeanne❤️🐾😊
