Praying for us

This is our monthly update, letting those of you who are interested in praying for us know what we would most appreciate prayer for, and to let you know some exciting answers to prayer as well, so you can thank God with us.

Last month we mentioned how excellent it would be when Mark finally got a sense of his assessment. This has now happened (mostly). There is still some confusion over exactly what language some of the texts will be that he is to be examined on, and what those exact texts will be, and these are by no means minor details. However, the key pieces of assessment have been identified and some of the administration is being sorted. We are grateful that this has been settled, and it means that Mark is now busy working on his essays and starting to work towards his exam and dissertation.
Please thank God for this being settled, as well as for the excellent supervisor's report Mark received at the end of Term 1. Now that Mark knows the shape of his assessment, he needs to do a substantial amount of work over the next few months. Please pray that Mark will use his time well and be able to complete the assessment he needs to hand in.

Last month we also lamented our absent boxes, which if you are a regular reader you will know have now arrived. We were very glad to see certain items which have made our lives much easier and more enjoyable. Everything arrived unscathed, which surprised us and some riskier decisions (like bringing the breadmaker) are really paying off. We are grateful that God has blessed us in this way.

Jennie is pleased that she has made head way on a number of projects. More could be done, and hopefully will be done in the next little while before the baby comes (despite diminishing energy!), but she is grateful for the progress that has been made. Please thank God for this progress and pray for wisdom to know how to use the energy that she has.

Our biggest concerns this month have centred around the birth of our baby, due in a couple of days, though we expect to be waiting longer than that. Everything is now ready, as far as we can tell. Jennie is quite tired, but well and the baby seems to be enjoying the present confinement, communicating no burning curiosity to explore the world outside. So, we continue to pray for a safe delivery of a healthy baby, who will grow up knowing and loving the Lord Jesus, and for wisdom as parents.

These are the most significant things on our horizon at this stage. We continue to enjoy living here and getting to know people at Church and Wycliffe. And we continue to be amazed at God's generosity in bringing us into his kingdom to love and serve him.

Thanks again for praying for us. JMB&MDB