June 2, 2006

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We thank the Lord for the opportunity to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ here in France and for your faithful support. “You really do me a service.” These were the words of one of the teachers in whose class Judy teaches English. This lady is usually pretty stressed and when Judy teaches, not only do the kids learn English, the teacher gets relief. This lady asks Judy many questions about what we do here in France. She seems to be impressed by the fact that Judy willingly donates her time do help. We are praying for the Lord to touch her heart.

A couple of weeks ago the undercover agent who lives across the street invited us to his 45th birthday party. During the course of the evening we were asked what we did in France. This opened the door for us to share the gospel. We love getting these opportunities to proclaim the Good News.

The week of Vacation Bible School went very well. We had several children come this year who did not come last year and who had never been to Sunday School. Some have returned with their families on Sunday and another family is still planning on coming. Some of the children who came last year came bringing back the things they had received last year. We try to have things that the children can take home that will serve as a constant witness to them and their parents. This year’s study was “Creation”. The Gospel songs and verses that they learn also serve as a constant witness. We would like to have another week in late summer for older children. You can pray for God to help us get this together. We are also praying about the possibility of having special midweek activities for children next school year. Amanda (our daughter-in-law) has made friends with a number of the mothers of children who are her children’s class mates. We think that some of these families would be open to bringing their children to these special activities.

We are encouraged by the growth of the young believers and their desire to serve. Philip, Amanda and their children will be in the United States for a few weeks and Angela and Joachim have volunteered to help us with the Sunday school classes. We continue to have several come who are not saved. The Bible studies are going well.

We pray daily that God will bless you and give you opportunities to reach people where you are. May the Lord bless you and multiply your fruit during the coming months. Please remember us and the people of France in your prayers.

Serving Christ in France,

John and Judy Hatcher