The Linleys returned to Mandritsara in December after being in the UK for Home Assignment: “During our absence the Baptist church in Mandritsara celebrated its 25th birthday, with over 700 people attending for a weekend celebration. There was also a month of Bible training for village church leaders in November, and we were grateful that Ken Brownell and other Malagasy friends were able to come and teach during this session. The final session of this six-year programme of residential training is due to take place in July 2016. Please pray for wisdom as we consider the future for leadership training in this region.”