A new season

Hello All
Lizi here. The sun is coming out and flowers are beginning to blossom (despite snow last week!). It's a good time of year to be nesting, and we're praying for a house and/or how to make this one work when our new arrival comes. The baby is due the middle of May and I can't believe how fast 2008 is going by. It's a big focus for me right now, and we're really excited by the imminent arrival. I've even enrolled in pre-natal classes just to learn more about what it's like to give birth here in Scotland, and meet other families in the neighbourhood. We are very much seeking to be a part of this town. Please pray for us to integrate into this community and portray the gospel message we try and live by, in a gentle and effective way.

We are desiring that God give us wisdom in which areas to focus our energy as we build friendships and demonstrate our loyalty to Alva. Just because a cause seems like a good investment of time, doesn't mean it's what God wants specifically from us... trying to be sensible.......After all, I could easily go to all events and gatherings, from church to school meetings, playgroup to bible study, but I would burn out quick. Still want to be available and movable in God's plan. It is great to be part of such a close knit community.

Off to make some supper for boys and be ready for my midwifery class. Thank you so much for your updates, support, prayers and messages. We need to stay connected. Hoping that you are moved to visit and perhaps help out with the work here... you never know!

Elizabeth

Easter

We had the most glorious Easter!

Due to our need for a worship leader, David called around for some help. God provided immeasurably more than we could have ever asked or imagined! A local non-denominational church Ochil Hills Community Church agreed that the entire church would come over for a joint service. We had a full band AND a full church.

It felt like God was graciously offering a picture of what the church can be with diligent, loving care.

The best part: There were so many people that we ran out of little communion cups! (we have about 40 little glass cups) So we served people from the back to front and when we ran out, David invited the rest of us up to the table at the front and we stood around the Lord's table and drank from the same cup. It was a perfect picture of communion and unity! Praise God!!! He commands a blessing where brothers dwell together in unity and we saw it at the alter of God.

One of the visiting ladies hugged me! (British strangers HUGGING!) There were many tails wagging in both fellowships. Alva church folk are inspired by it.

How good and how pleasant it is!

Springtime!

Well folks, today is one year since David's last day on staff at Metro.
(a tear falls)

We have been serving in Alva for 9 months since July 1.

So much has happened, so much to seek and hope for still.

Please pray for God to break up hard ground in the hearts of folks here in Alva.