January 2015
Dear Praying Friends,
It was just a Christmas card, delayed in transit, but
it arrived at just the right time.
We had received an email from a church that had
supported our ministries for 23 years.
They told us that their missions giving was down, so they would no
longer support our ministries. We have been through this too many times to
count, but it always hurts. It is a
personal rejection, a slap in the face.
I was hurting, discouraged and a bit concerned about how we would make
do without their support.
Then I read the delayed Christmas card. It said, “May you have the gift of faith, the
blessing of hope and the peace of His love at Christmas and always.” The pastor signed it, “May the Lord greatly
bless you, keep up the good work.”
Enclosed was a love offering. It
said exactly what I needed to hear, in spite of falling missions giving in so
many churches, we can still trust God, we can still hope in His provision and
have His peace always. That dear pastor
and his church never knew when they mailed that card, what a blessing and
encouragement it would be!
No matter what challenges come this year, I want to
focus on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He is faithful and true and we can count on Him no matter what comes in
our world. I also want to thank each and
every one of you who, in spite of financial crises and lower wages, sacrifice
faithfully to keep us on the field to minister on your behalf.
May God richly bless you for your sacrifices!
Mark Hale
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