prayer request

Hi everyone. This last week has brought some very sad news. On Sunday I had lunch with Shelly (Rich and Bonnie's daughter) She told me they found more cancer in her mother. They had a PET scan on Wednesday and found the breast cancer spread to her bones. They also found that it is possibly in her lungs also. At this point they do not know what the future holds. They believe it is terminal. please keep her in your prayers.

At this point I do not know what will happen to the ministry here in Madagascar. I am just trusting in God to show me the way. There is a new volunteer arriving next Wednesday. She will stay here in the capital city with me for a few weeks then another volunteer that has been her previously for 2 years will return towards the end of October and they will both go to Mahajunga together. I am excited to host this new volunteer and help her get acquainted here in Madagascar.

Now about me. I have been working hard at my Malagasy studies. I can hold a simple conversation. for about 1/2 hour. I started attending a bible study by Beth Moore on the Fruit of the Spirit (my life verse) Gal 5:22,23. God really has been speaking to me through this study. I was hesitant to join, because I wanted to start an outreach Bible study myself, however I am so glad I did join. I am still preparing to host an outreach Bible study starting the third Thursday in October. Please be in prayer for the ladies that will join and for my preparation for the study.

I pray you are all well and I thank you all for all your prayers and engorgement.