Monday, July 17, 2006

Hi there!

Life has been hectic in recent months. Here are the highlights:

-The church plant in French Guiana was formally organized with a baptism of 8.

-The church plant in the border town of Albina was also formally organized and has had an attendance of +- 70.

-My co-workers, the Davis’, left Suriname permanently June 15 after many last minute difficulties with their shipment and tickets.

-Area Director Rick West arrived the same night for a week’s visit and was a tremendous help to me during this time of transition.

-I have been selling more furniture and delivering it, trying to sell 2 mission vehicles (please pray for honest buyers to come forward soon–I need to sell the pick-up truck and Landcruiser), making repairs on the mission house and renovations.

-Two weeks ago I cleared the last of my belongings out of my rented house and moved into the vacated and freshly painted mission house. The worst is now behind me although there are still a few small things to be done.

-PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS: Kolonistenweg 11, Uitvlugt, Paramaribo, SURINAME

Prayer requests:

-Quick and fair sale of the mission vehicles – having 3 vehicles in the yard attracts unnecessary attention!

-God’s leading and blessing on Sheena Grant and Gloria Cole as they complete fund-raising and prepare to arrive in Suriname early in August to begin their 5 month internship for Bethany Bible College; that this will be a rich learning experience for them and that their ministry here will be mutually beneficial for the kingdom.

-Me as I travel to our extension site of the bible School in Moengo (2 hours outside the city over rough roads) to teach on alternative Saturdays.

-Me as I deal with the mission financial records in prep for the Year-end Reports. Yikes!

Thanks so much! God bless!

In him,
Cora and the hounds - & Bob the bird