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EASTER CELEBRATIONS
MINISTRY ITINERARY
QUICK NEWS

EASTER CELEBRATIONS

On Good Friday we had our yearly Easter Party for street children. This time I let our teenagers lead the three games, and they did a great job. The kids had to get apples out of buckets of water with their mouths only, had to balance eggs on a spoon held by their mouths, and played musical chairs. The happy winner received the grand prize of a soccer ball.

Then after a time of exuberant Bambara praise - singing and dancing - it was Paul for the first time who explained the whole gospel to the boys. He had a Q & A time afterwards, and they were eager to respond thanks to the candy for right answers. Then it got more serious as an opportunity was extended to pray and receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, and many did.

Then the kids had a chance to watch the gospel as told by Matthew, and watch it in their mother tongue Bambara. They were glued to the screen - though a few fell asleep. Once the movie was over, it was time for a wonderful lunch. And I got everything ready in my house for the shoe give-away.

One by one the boys came to my house to receive a pair of shoes and a drink. And they were very thankful for it! The party was over, but many came back to our weekly movie night in the evening where we showed THE PASSION. What a wonderful day it had been!

On Easter Sunday I hid chocolate eggs all over our house, and our kids had to find them. They had so much fun. I sure hope they found them all as it's always up to 100 F (38 C) in our house.

Jesus has risen, He has risen indeed!

ITEMS FOR MALI

Since it is both Florentin and I traveling, I'll be able to take a good number of suitcases with me. If you have anything we could take to Mali, please contact me. That is if you're in Europe, Kansas City, Wichita, or Pasadena, which is the places I'll be.

We could do with:

• bottle caps (for my kids to make cars with)
• underwear, socks
• swim trunks
• pajamas
• any summer clothes, primarily for boys
• fitted sheets, twin-sized
• toys & games that are not language-based
• old cell phones

I'm sure more things would come to mind if I thought about it longer. If you have anything to give away, just check with me to see whether we could need it.

Also if anyone in Vienna has a big vehicle to transport furniture with, please contact me.

And if anyone in Vienna has a car to lend me for two weeks (April 13-27), I'd be very thankful.

And Florentin still needs a place to stay for 3 weeks when he is released from hospital, about April 29th until May 22nd. It needs to be in the area of Linz.

MINISTRY ITINERARY

Details like addresses, websites and contact information can be found on the CALENDAR page. Locations where I'll be are on the left, upcoming ministry below:

April 6 (Sat) 5 pm ~ Vienna ~ Preaching @ VCC Jesuszentrum (German)

April 7 (Sun) 9:30 am ~ Vienna ~ Sharing @ VCC International Fellowship (English)

April 7 (Sun) 12 pm ~ Vienna ~ Sharing @ VCC African Fellowship (English)

April 7 (Sun) 5 pm ~ Vienna ~ Preaching @ VCC Iranian Fellowship (English/Farsi)

April 14 (Sun) 9:30 am ~ Linz ~ Sharing @ FCG Linz (German)

April 18-20 ~ Wels ~ Booth @ Missions Conference FCG Wels (German)

April 21 (Sun) 10 am ~ Großrust ~ Preaching @ FCG Großrust (German)

April 23 (Tue) 7 pm ~ Pucking ~ Sharing @ FCG Pucking (German)

April 24 (Wed) 7:30 pm ~ Steyr ~ Sharing @ Begegnungszentrum Lichtblick (German)

April 27 (Sat) 4:30 pm ~ Vienna ~ Sharing @ Life Church Wien (German)

April 28 (Sun) 10:30 am ~ Vienna ~ Sharing @ Vineyard Wien (German)

May 2 (Thu) eve ~ Langenburg, Germany ~ Sharing @ Library (German)

May 3-5 ~ Speyer, Germany ~ Attending Randy Clark conference

May 7 ~ Kirchberg, Germany ~ Sharing/Ministering (German)

May 8-10 ~ Duisburg, Germany ~ Attending conference

May 17 (Fri) eve ~ Caen, France ~ Preaching (French)

May 18 (Sat) eve ~ Lisieux, France ~ Preaching (French)

May 19 (Sun) afternoon ~ Lisieux, France ~ Preaching (French)

May 24-26 ~ Lienz ~ Preaching (German) Fri 7 pm, Sat 10 am & 6 pm, Sun 9:30 am

May 31-June 2 ~ Wichita, KS ~ Preaching all weekend (English)

June 6-9 ~ Pasadena, CA ~ Attending HIM Conference with Commissioning

QUICK NEWS

•       Florentin - Florentin goes into hospital in Linz on April 15th. His malfunctioning heart valve will be replaced with a new one. Please pray for easy cultural adaptation for him, and success in every way. Also, we're still looking for a host family in Linz for him from April 29th to May 22nd.

•       Vienna Apartment - Florentin and I are moving into our new H2TNI base in Vienna. We need to purchase some furniture, but need help from someone with a vehicle to transport them with. Please contact me if that is you. Thanks.

•        Baby on the Way - Paul & Rokia are having a BOY. Due date is end of June.

•        War in Mali - The French and West African soldiers continue battling the remaining Islamists in the north where a guerilla style war has now started. The French start reducing their troops this month. Elections are scheduled for July 7th.

•        Back in Mali - Please pray for Paul and the kids during the next few weeks while I'm gone.

•        Construction - We have started repairing our broken down walls. Praise God!

•       Volunteers - We need volunteers in Mali who can stay a few months or more. If you'd like to come help us, please contact me.

For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. (2.Cor 6:2)

Loving HIM,

Claudia