January 11, 2023
Dear praying friend,
“…since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.“ Romans 5:1
War is devastating and destructive. It ruins lives and property. It destroys physically and psychologically. We see this in the nearly daily images and videos coming from Ukraine. How much more devastating a war against God is? But yet, through Christ we have peace with God! Praise God this message of peace continues to be proclaimed even in the midst of earthly war and destruction. Christmas clubs took place throughout Europe and boys and girls put their faith in Christ—the faith that brings peace!
PRAISES
- Praise God for the many, many Christmas Clubs held across Europe. We’re rejoicing for the children who put their faith in Jesus and we’re praying this opens the doors for more church partnerships and a growth in Good News Clubs.
- Several Children’s Ministry Leadership Courses were held last year in Romania, Germany and Ireland. Thank the Lord for more workers for the harvest field!
REQUESTS
- Brent and his father will drive to Mississippi Jan. 12-13 and the return trip Jan. 16-17. Pray as they spend time with family, and for the Lord to give them safe travels.
- Amy and Christopher are going on their youth group snow camp retreat Jan. 13 and will return on the 15th. Pray this is a spiritually enriching time for them and the 60+ teens, and for their safety.
- We are putting together a trip for training in early February. Please pray for the details of this trip.
- Work continues on the Youth Challenge manuals and the camp packet. Please pray for these items to get completed quickly.
- Please continue to pray about the war in Ukraine—especially for the CEF workers still there and those who have fled the country. Pray for the Hope for Ukraine project bringing the Gospel to displaced children across Europe.
Thank you! We greatly covet your prayers!
