Your Favorite Christmas Carol?

We wonder, what is your favorite Christmas Carol? Would you be so kind as to post a comment and tell us? Sue's favorite is Do You know What I Know? My favorite is Mary, Did You Know?

We'll share the results of this un-scientific poll Christmas Eve at our Carol Service. It is the major event of the year at the Sousse Church. We're trusting God for a capacity crowd worshipping Jesus Christ with us.

Heavenly Father, draw many to worship You at the Sousse Church on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. May Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ receive all the glory.

Thank you for your love and prayers. May God grant you a joyful Christmas!

Getting ready for CHRISTmas

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We had our first Christmas Carol Service rehearsal last Saturday. Our new worship team is taking shape. We now have two guitarists and a keyboard. Today, we decorated the church with Christmas trees and manger scenes. Several folks came to watch and pray. A young local couple seemed really interested. We'll have a Christmas Eve Carol service and Communion on Christmas day.

Heavenly Father, we thank You for being the reason for the Christmas season. Help us and other wise men and women to seek You first each day.

Enjoyed the Ambassadors' Homes

The Mediterranean Sea.

They both had very beautiful homes, but in very different ways. These two photos were taken from the driveway of the US ambassador's home. It was fun to get to know the other USA, UK and Canadian wardens this evening. We were also blessed to enjoy their beautiful homes. Each was unique and breathtaking.

Carthage at sunset.

We were also able to share invitations to our Christmas services in Sousse with some of the travel agency representatives present at the meetings. The wife of the Anglican bishop came and invited us for lunch. I've been looking forward to meeting them.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the wonder and beauty of Your creation. Open hearts and minds to trust in Jesus, our beautiful Savior, during this season of Advent.


Send us your questions advice, comments or prayer requests!

Celebrating Advent

We've enjoyed Advent as a family tradition for many years. It is also a tradition at the Sousse Church. We lit the Hope candle, last Sunday. We have a new resident, LeeAnn, who feels called to lead the kid's meeting during my message. It was very encouraging for Joshua, attending children's church for the first time at the Sousse Church. So far there are only two kids, but we know more will come now that they can study the Bible and have fun together. Tomorrow, we will attend some meetings and shop in Tunis.

Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Jesus to be the Hope of the nations. Your promises are as sure as your faithfulness. Give the Farhos and their friends a safe drive to Tunis and back home.

We wish you a Joyful Christmas!

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As we considered taking a photo of our family to send you, we decided that it wasn't a good idea. Sue is the only one wearing a shirt! As many of our partners are shivering with record cold temps, we are sweating in the typical tropical heat of Abidjan. We've had daily rain and RealFeel(R) temps over 105°F, with the humidity dripping at about 90%. Do you feel warmer yet?

You warm our hearts as we thank our Heavenly Father for you. Your prayers are the best gift we receive each day. May our Father's love warm your hearts, even in the frigid areas of His creation. May your Christmas be filled with His abounding joy!

With love and gratitude,

Mike, Sue, John, and Joshua Farho

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John turned 23 and is visiting us!

We've had some exciting days since we returned to hot and humid Abidjan. It is good to be back visiting our believers and friends again! We also enjoyed talking with our son John, who turned 23 on Dec. 12. He informed us that he will be visiting us from Dec. 20 through Jan. 9. The last time we had Christmas together was 2005, before he went to Iraq.

Our friend is leaving for his eye surgery in Togo on Saturday. They hope to be able to repair his vision.

Heavenly Father, thank You for allowing John to celebrate Christmas with Mike, Sue and Joshua. Protect John as he drives and flies many hours. Heal Mike's friend as he gets his laser retina surgery.