Is this just co-incidence?

Good Morning,

It's Tuesday April 20th and tomorrow we drive back to France for the very first Cafe Church Bergerac to be held at the new Sunday time of 5pm.
We are taking some English cake to have with the cup of tea and pray that there will be more than just the two of us present to enjoy it. Well, maybe lots of people who don't like fruit cake!

We are making the changes because we feel that it could open the door to even more effective ministry. During the summer period the Sunday afternoon slot of 5pm to 7pm is often used for music concerts. Many of these are held in village churches throughout the area. These are always well attended by English speaking residents and holiday makers and so we are putting our event into that same time slot.
The music we offer, of course, is praise to the Lord, but there are some folk who whilst not quite knowing what they really do want are searching for something real.

But with any change, there is always a real "fear" about getting it right. Will we be the only two in attendance?

Two of the new couples who have just started to attend Cafe Church have both received bad news. Both husbands have been diagnosed with cancer.

Paul Edwards has already been through surgery and the Specialist is certain that the cancer has been caught at an early stage and removed. Please pray for Paul and Ann as they recover from the physical and emotional shock of it all.
The latest news I have from Dave Hankins is that the Specialist will be recommending a course of treatment this week. Please pray for Dave and Maggi for the miracle combination of medical and diving intervention.

Maybe attending Cafe Church Bergerac should carry a health warning? It is certainly a wake up call to Believers, reminding us of our need for God's gracious covering and protection.

The enemy "prowls around", but praise God, "the One who is within us is greater than the one who is in the world." John 4:4

May you know God's blessings,

Derek