Elle is part of a medical ministry team on the Indian Ocean Islands. Over Christmas, Elle was also able to share with her neighbours and friends the miracle of Christ’s birth, taking popcorn round and reading John 1 with them. Ma Fiona was particularly touched by it, and declared that what she liked best is that ‘I am now a child of God, because I believe that Jesus is the Son of God!’ Praise Him! Please pray for her to fully grasp what it means to follow Jesus. She has been building a house near her family at the coast, and as it’s nearly finished, she will probably move permanently to the coast soon. Ask that Aiden and her could support each other well, and that Elle can connect them with other believers in their area.

Elle* is part of a medical ministry team on the Indian Ocean Islands. Sarah* and Elle both felt it was right to invite the local ladies to start studying with them after their gathering on a Sunday, and they all seemed to agree, but none of them has attended the gathering since! Please pray that the invitation to go deeper hasn’t put them off attending. Meanwhile, Mary* and Elle still haven’t restarted studying as Mary’s niece is getting married this month, so she realistically won’t have time until after that. Please ask that she would remember what she’s heard so far. Ma Fiona* is now back from the coast, so ask the Lord that they’ll restart studying soon. Thank the Lord that the studies with the believers Sarah*, Stacey* and Ma Fae* continue well.

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Elle* is part of a medical ministry team on the Indian Ocean Islands. A family on her team had a possible threat made against one of their children by a mentally disturbed man in the town. Despite discussions with community leaders, they were unable to find a way to guarantee his safety. So for the time being, this family have returned to the US to rest and seek the Lord’s will regarding their future. Please pray for them as they recover from this trauma and ask the Lord to guide them. Praise Him that they were able to say goodbye and leave with many positive memories from their time there. Elle is encouraged, knowing that they planted so many seeds in the community. Our heavenly Father knew this was going to happen, and nothing can thwart His plans for the kingdom. Please ask for comfort as Elle grieves losing teammates, and wisdom about what her priorities should be as the only team member there until January, when a colleague returns.

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