The Work

Thank you to all who have written cards, e-mails and given gifts to us and baby Aubry. It has been an adjustment having a new addition to our family, but Aubry is such a blessing we hardly even notice how busy we are. It is hard to say now what we ever did without her and she only just turned 3 months this week! We appreciate all the love and support that you have sent our way.

There has been a lot going on in our church these past few months. This past Sunday we had 55 in attendance with 2 families who were first time visitors. We are beginning a sermon series on worship. Our English classes at the church are well attended and many of the students have begun participating in some of the church activities. Matt enjoys teaching and some of his advanced students are helping out in the beginner’s class now (which is a big help). We are adding a new small group in our church which brings us to four small group meetings per week (6 if you count the youth and young married meetings). The young professionals’ small group that meets in our home has been very encouraging lately. The youth still have weekly Friday night Bible studies where the teens are also planning their monthly evangelistic event at the church building to invite their friends to come. This past month it was a costume party. We had 32 kids and 8 adults present. We are having our regular kids help with the follow-up work from the events to invite these new kids to Bible studies and their families to church. The next event will be a movie night. Matt is studying the Bible regularly with a group of teenagers every Saturday. Mary has an ongoing Bible study with 2 college students eager to learn more about Jesus. Mary will be speaking at a ladies’ conference this week. There are usually about 200 in attendance at this conference and Mary’s a little nervous about her Portuguese. Please, pray about all of these things plus our building situation as our rent contract is up soon.

The team is doing well. We just had a team retreat two weeks ago and it was time well spent. The Sass family is on furlough. The Porter’s and Quirey’s are both expecting their babies to come within the month of March. It was good to see many of you when we came for Spencer’s wedding; but if we didn’t see you because it was such a short whirlwind trip, we will be seeing you soon on our furlough in January. We are thankful for you! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! And Happy Anniversary Riverchase Family!