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December Days

Back home in Mexico for the New Year

Happy New Year! Isn’t it amazing how in one night a whole year comes to a close and another begins? Praying He renews your hope in Him each new day. 

Such a gift from the Father to get to be with loved ones for the Christmas season.
A special honor to be there for my mom's 70th birthday celebration!

Our visit to Ohio was a blast. A joy to see so many of you, and those we missed, we hope to catch up in the near future :) 
And of course - the snow was AWESOME. Yes, freezing, but such an answer to prayer for the kids to get to experience it. 
Before leaving Mexico we had a flurry of activity: Twist Christmas party and church Christmas service/brunch. It was quite a lot to squeeze in but was fun despite the rush.  Many came to check out Crece (Sunday service).  

New backdrop project just in time for our Christmas party activities


Kiddos getting their new Twist t-shirts!

And thank you for praying! While we were gone, Brayan (and Pris on Saturdays) held the fort down faithfully along with some visiting pastor friends, and we even had several newcomers on Sunday mornings. 

While in Ohio - teaching kids' church at Heritage (my home church in Westerville)

Goals for the year include: being a bit less busy and pressing into Jesus. Delegating and empowering others is on the list as well. It looks like we’ll have a few visiting interns to serve, so we’re looking forward to that! 

Thank you for your kindness to us and faithfulness to Him!  When you remember us, please pray that we’ll move according to His voice. 

Happy 2023!! In all that is to come we rest assured He is with us and is for us!


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