The team of Christians that came over was a bell-balanced and helpful evidence of God's provision.
You were part of that team, if you were praying, and we ant to say Thank you.
There was alot of contact with families this year.
As a result of the week of mission, two people have asked about baptism, one adult and another child. Four children responded to the gospel invitation. (and not a 'please raise your hand if you agree' invitation; these kids came up after the days events and asked to speak to someone further about Christ and salvation)
I have a tentative plan to work with another father in the neighbourhood to help kids to build go-carts on the church lawn or inside the church. I had the idea while reading Malachi 4:6 "... turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers..." Another mum agreed that she would help if we would keep putting-on activities for children.
We are just committed to be where people are who need to know the Lord. The church needs to escape the walls of 'the church'!!!
We have two members of our fellowship on a short-term mission trip to Zambia as we speak. Please pray for Daniel and Joanna as they travel with 6 other people from along the Hillfoots serving alongside an ongoing Tearfund project.
Please pray for the work of discipleship and equipping the saints here in Alva. That God would give me wisdom and insight into the needs of this congregation and seek Him for provision and fruit.
The boys are well. They travel with Elizabeth and her family to the island of Arran this weekend. The boys are looking forward to Creation Fest in Cornwall starting next weekend. Thank you for praying for the Fraser family during this difficult time. I will meet with Liz and a family mediation service on the 26 August to agree on a memorandum that outlines her position on the divorce she intends to pursue. Who knows what God will do between now and then. If you read all of this, I hope you will pray about it.
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God. to those who are called according to His purpose. This is true.
I miss you guys...
