We had a great service yesterday. It was good to have Kami and the kids back. I have been doing a series on Prayer and really emphasizing the fact that a true prayer life is the evidence of being saved. Our main/starting text has been James 5:16 "...the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." If God doesn't answer your real prayers, it may be that you aren't saved or there is sin in your life. After three weeks, the ladies are beginning to answer questions and really participate. Next week's lesson will be that of answering the question, "What things do I pray for?". After we finish next week's lesson, we will begin a new series.
It is good to have our telephone and internet finally hooked up at our house. We have been able to post on our websites/blogs, keep up with current news, and talk with family on an "anytime we want to" basis. What a luxury after almost 8 months!
Thanksgiving was wonderful! Although we had three sick young ones, we were all together as a family for one of our favorite holidays. We managed to get a small turkey and feasted on all the trimmings. Kami did a great job on her newest pie: a sweet potato/coconut milk pie with marshmallow meringue. Mmmmm! Josh said it is his second favorite pie...Kami's apple pie is first.
For Christmas, we are working on a number of Christmas carols in French. We plan on going Christmas Caroling here on St. Barths. This is not a tradition they do here, but one we will take advantage of! The girls are making Christmas potholders with Bible verses to give out while caroling. We will also include with the gift a French copy of the books of John and Romans, a tract, and an invitation to our Bible study on Sundays. Please pray that this goes well and that we can see a man saved who will start coming to services.
Thank you all for your prayers! Until next time...
