Missions Minute - Tom and Bev Hawkins (November 14, 2024)

Bev and Tom send a huge thank you for The Summit’s continued partnership with them. They appreciate hearing from those in our congregation, so always feel free to reach out at beverlyfhawkins@gmail.com. They’re so grateful for your support in God’s work in France.

Tom is enjoying the relief of no longer having to commute 1½ hours to Paris daily. After the Olympic outreach, he and Bev took a much-needed 6-day vacation in Normandy. Once back, Tom focused on catching up with mission tasks and responding to emails that had piled up during the busy summer. He has also stepped into a new role on a "Field Leadership Council," where he’ll continue his administrative and logistics work, while also contributing to field decisions. Additionally, he volunteered to handle initial inquiries from people interested in joining ministry in France. His responsibilities with the GEM International Personnel Committee are growing as well, helping Europeans navigate the legal and logistical aspects of joining GEM. And, of course, if his schedule wasn't busy enough, Bev is sure she’ll find a few house projects for him to tackle!

The back-to-school season has been especially busy for Bev, with regular activities resuming. In August, she attended a choir directing workshop that will benefit her leadership of the Soli Deo Gloria outreach choir. This year, the choir is taking a significant step by becoming an official non-profit and preparing to join a regional choral federation in January, with a busy Christmas season already planned. In October, Bev participated in her fourth art exhibit of the year with her Thursday art group, and two of her works were accepted for a local amateur artists show in November. She also continues to make several local visits each week, including meeting with a choir member who is not yet a believer for Bible study. Bev asks for prayer as many of her contacts are facing significant medical, social, and emotional challenges, which can be emotionally taxing.

None of this would be possible without your prayers and financial support, and we are so thankful for you. Thank you again for being a blessing to us!

Please see the below prayer requests:
1.      Post Olympic and Paralympic activities, pray with us that the Church in France will not forget the benefits of working together to further His Kingdom.
2.      Diane – Pray for Diane, a choir member who is exploring faith in Jesus. She’s facing serious health issues that hinder her participation in the choir and make it difficult for her to focus on Bible study. Diane struggles with accepting salvation as a free gift, as she’s used to being self-sufficient due to past trauma. Pray for her perseverance in her faith journey and healing from her medical challenges.
3.      Catherine – Catherine, a widowed woman in her 70s, is grieving the loss of her husband and dealing with significant health issues. She lives in poverty and struggles to navigate the social and medical systems in France. While she attends church, help from the local community has been limited. Pray for her healing, for more support from the church, and for the Bible studies to continue bearing fruit in her life.
4.      Involvement in the Arts – Pray for continued opportunities to connect with people in the arts community, including the art group and vocal ensemble the person is involved with. Pray for open doors to engage in spiritual conversations and build meaningful relationships.
5.      Outreach Choir – The choir is facing difficulties with attendance due to illness, surgeries, and personal challenges among members. Pray for the choir to regain momentum and be able to prepare adequately for their upcoming Christmas events.