Glory to Him

From the Clarks:
Thanks so much for the prayer that y'all have put into helping to see us through this pregnancy and upcoming birth. God is hearing you and things are getting better and changing, and I do have the sense that we are being guided. Ever since the day that CC dedicated to be in prayer for us and the team, things have been shaping up a lot. It's not really that much has been decided or a big change has occurred, but there is more peace and a sense, like I said, of guidance. Shanghai will not probably be where the baby is born after all, but looking into that option informed us and started us on a little bit more proactive path. I am gradually calming down, with major help from God, and to Him be the glory for it. The appointment here in Hangzhou on Tuesday was the best one we have had, and it does seem that we are becoming more comfortable with our doctor here, and she with us. That provides some relief. The baby is growing and lively, and we are really thankful for that. Praise God. And thanks again for your persistence in prayer and perseverence with us.

As for the work, this is a major time of prayer. We have 5 now that are students (some more promising than others) that we have taught and that now will be going to spend the festival time with family for about a month. This is a time when we won't be in contact with them, and it is all up to them to decide what they do with their ample free time: will they use it to drift further from Him, or draw near? We have told them how to become closer to Him, but the choice is theirs. So, let's be in prayer for the choices of Allen, Helen, Cecelia, Ashley and Katrina.

And let's not forget She Jun Mei, the egg-lady's sister. She is an adult lady, a divorcee with an 11 year old daughter, Leona. She has been a faithful attender on Sunday now for weeks, and shows some signs of commitment and faith, but hasn't taken the step. What is standing in her way? Whatever it is, pray that it will be removed. We are ready to see her as our sister, but we know it needs to be in His timing. We have definitely told her the message repeatedly, but one thing we have prayed for is that Elaine, Margaret, Shenli, or another sister Liwen, that one of them would be the next one to share with her about what needs to be done. That would be wonderful, but is that His plan? Pray that it'll happen in accordance with His plan and His timing, and that it will happen at all.

Thanks! We love you all!