That was the week that was

Liz continues to progress well... slowly but surely... with her physiotherapy which she finds very tiring as she has lost such a lot of muscle mass in her legs over the months stuck in bed. Nevertheless she was in church last night in her wheelchair and takes it a bit more in her stride each time she goes. PTL! The physiotherapist hopes to have Liz walking in about 3 weeks time. Prayers valued.

Last Wednesday saw the big research day at Green Pastures with almost as many PhD scientists as trees. It went really well. Their research is planned for decades with us. They are very enthused with our Nature Reserve which one scientist described as "amazing"!

Last Thursday's Bible study was beautiful. There was a wonderful presence of the Lord in the P&W. It was a "lift-off" night if you know what I mean. PTL!

On Friday the graduation ceremony I was supposed to be speaking at, together with a priest, was a right muck up! I spent ages preparing and then waited 45 minutes for something to happen when I got there only to discover that they had double booked pastors and so I left the youngster to get on with it. I chatted to the priest on the way out diplomatically explaining what had happened. Oh Lord! These things are sent to try us!

On Saturday I preached at the Campo Alegre farm near Green Pastures. About 50 gathered. It was a lovely service and well appreciated by all present.

On the same night there was a youth meeting in Patos + another for the deaf + the Christians in Action group went to Ipueira in Rio Grande do Norte State. Last night the service was excellent. I preached my 3rd sermon on Paul's 3rd Missionary journey. We're still in Ephesus (Acts 19:13-20) with false users of the name of Jesus getting beaten up but Jesus being exalted and His Word spread far and wide!