Thank you for praying for Mike's short deputation trip in November. Altogether, he reported to three different churches, participated in a mission's conference, spoke at a Christian School chapel service, and attended a great conference at BJU Seminary. In the midst of all of that, he managed to take the grandchildren to McDonald's Playland three times, and spent a quick Thanksgiving "down home" in North Carolina with family and dear friends for the first time in many, many years.

Upon Mike's return on November 25, we were immediately faced with a situation that led to the resignation of one of our deacons. Though this was not a total surprise to many of our folks, it is still difficult and sad for all of them. Please pray that this may be used of God to solidify His people in genuine love for one another and for His word. We are thankful for the unity of the remaining deacons and excited about the door that this has opened for the possible implication of another of our men who seems now ready for the task.

After several months of relative stability, Catherine has developed intolerance to her current medication. We expect more trips to Montreal and probably another extended stay at the Montreal Neurological Institute sometime after Christmas. She just finished three distance learning classes with flying colors and looks forward to more in January. On Friday evening, we will have a mini concert for her piano students. Though they are both from our church, at least one unbeliever will be present.