On July 9th we arrived back again on African soil.  Our short visit to Canada allowed us to attend the General Conference in Toronto, to visit approximately twenty of our supporting churches, and to be there for the birth of our granddaughter, Lilymae Rose.  The joy of being grandparents for the second time was quickly replaced by the sadness of leaving.  However, we left with hearts full of good memories and some new friends in the faith. 
 
                     

                        Marielle with her sister Jeanne, her niece Sabrina and her mom.                 Our two grandchildren: Nathan and Lilymae Rose.
 
 
Our mission in Canada had several objectives.  Firstly, we were able to report on all that had been accomplished in Katanga.  Unfortunately, we were not able to visit all of our supporting churches.  If you belong to one of these, please know that you are appreciated and that your support is precious to us.  You will be the first on our list for our next visit to the country.
 
Secondly, we also collected books for our ISTEK (Bible College) library.  We want to thank everyone who contributed, and especially want to thank la Ligue pour la Lecture de la Bible (Scripture Union) for their generous donation.  The books and other materials are en route by container to Zambia, and will all be brought to Lubumbashi.
 
Thirdly, we were also looking to increase our team of supporters.  The work ahead of us is enormous and despite their good intentions, the believers in Katanga have few resources.  That is why your generosity is so very important.
 
                   

Concerning the ministry in Congo, we have begun steps for the Bible College to have its own building and the construction needs to begin very soon.  We would appreciate your prayers that the necessary papers would promptly be given to us.  We have about two months to do the construction before the beginning of the academic year.  If you would like to make a financial contribution to this project, you can send your gift to the PAOC to the account of ''Paradis--ISTEK building project."  Thank you in advance for your participation.