Wednesday, April 20, 2011

New faces and Young faces

"I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. Psalm122:1"

When we arrive for church each Sunday morning our men are busy cleaning and setting up for church in the classroom that Eindhoven Baptiste Kerk rents at the local primary school. Very often I have a young person available to help me put up posters and visuals for the Sunday school which meet after the worship service. Here, Tracy, 18, is using washing pegs to put up the attendance charts for our current series on the life of David.
On a recent Sunday morning, I noticed how many young men God is bringing to our services. We pray that those who are born again can be trained to serve God and those who have not yet trusted Christ, will turn to Him soon.
Two of the newer faces to our work are Carl and Una. We believe God is working in their hearts. It is always a good sign when people keep returning. I am very fond of their very personable six year old, Carlyle, whom I hope can become a regular in our Sunday school
There are four faithful twelve-year olds for whom we are also much in prayer. They are Celeste, Chanelle (in pink), Tyrese, and Amber.
June, Jason and I team-teach in Sunday school and share the various responsibilities for our class of 4 to 14 year olds.
This particular Sunday, the 14 year old, Damian, shared a desk with the 4 year old, Tasnieca. Aren't their smiles precious?
It has been a real delight to watch June growing in grace these past 3 years since we began working in Delft. God is growing and maturing her. She works very hard to prepare her lessons.
Pray for the 10-12 young faces who sit before us from week-to-week to all come to know Christ as their Saviour.
I recently received this photo of three of the special young faces in Northpine. Their message reads: "We want to SEE Sister Cathy and Pastor Tony!" I do hope they get to see us soon!!

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