Definitely Not in Kansas Anymore – Sanchez Update December 2024

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Though I’ve never been to Kansas, I did go to India and Thailand recently. Many of you may have heard some funny stories or perhaps know a little bit about the trip. In this newsletter, I would love to share a full breakdown. However, to protect workers from sensitive countries, it will have to be…

 

Christmas Greetings – Pastor 15 Update December 2024

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Hello, dear brothers and sisters. Christmas greetings to you from our family and a blessed, happy “New Year”!  2024 has been a year of persecution for the churches in our state. Many house churches have been closed by the government with the pressure of Hindu radicals. In spite of all this, churches are growing. One…

 

The Greatest Gift of All! – Pappas Update December 2024

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And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins. – Matthew 1:21 Merry Christmas Everyone! At Thanksgiving, I (Tim) was asked the question, “if you could pick one word that would describe the last year. What would it be and why?”…

 

I wasn’t hoping for this… – Haggstrom Update December 2024

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I wasn’t hoping for this… Sometimes things don’t go as planned, and when hardships, trouble, and trials arise—as they will—remember the words of our Lord Jesus: to count it all joy (James 1:2) and that in Him, we have peace by faith (John 16:33). We can trust in His grace, goodness, and faithfulness, for He…

 

The Cartel’s War, and… Cakes Galore? – Pepin Update December 2024

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CARTELS It is a well-known fact that Culiacán is home to the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the largest and most dangerous drug cartels in the world.  Upon my arrival in 2016, I learned that 90% of the city has ties to the cartel– they are either in it themselves or have family or friends who are.  In spite…

 

Praising in the Pain – Record Update December 2024

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And He said to me, weakness, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Please continue to pray for my family and me. On my birthday, November 25, I…

 

Christmas Facade – Root Update December 2024

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Christmas is in full swing here in Japan. There are decorations and lights in the parks and shopping malls. The stores are playing Christmas music. There are Christmas markets and holiday light shows that you can go watch. Unfortunately, they don’t understand why Christians are celebrating. So, while on the surface they seem more excited…

 

Growing in Grace…- Voisin Update November 2024

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October and November 2024 There comes a point in our walks with the Lord where He begins to test our trust in Him and in His Word more and more. I know the Lord has been working on this in me and it’s been stretching. I know that if He puts His chisel on me,…

 

Blessed in Ministry – Pastor 9 Update December 2024

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Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I hope you are doing well! Thank you for your prayers and support. I am doing good by God’s grace. In September, I got the opportunity to visit Thailand. We had a conference for those who are serving God in Asia. I had a…

 

Finishing Strong & Excited for What is to Come – De La Cruz Update December 2024

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(Español abajo) I (Brittany) was able to go with about 9 other ladies to a women’s conference at Calvary Chapel Texcoco. It was a time of refreshing encouragement. The teachings were about healing our hearts and how we can help others through that healing process as well. I also got to pray for the ladies…