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Wrapping up!

What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He did not even spare His own Son but offered Him up for us all; how will He not also with Him grant us everything? - Romans 8:31-32

Worth-it view after our epic drive for a couple nights in Huatulco

We want to thank you. Thank you to each of you for tracking with us, for praying for us, for joining us in petition, for laughing and crying and being with us. Thank you for your generosity in giving towards the Kingdom. 

What a year it has been. As we reflect, let's recount what He has done, celebrate who He is, and let Him fill us with vision for the next step.

Christmas dinner

Clothing give-away from donations drive

What God has done:

He's opened hearts to confession and healing. He's convicted the proud and wooed them to repentance. He's brought co-laborers alongside us. He's healed the sick. He's ministered to the lonely and hopeless. He's brought His Spirit of Hope to bruised lives. He's opened ones to His gospel. He's provided supernaturally for physical and financial needs. He's given encouragement and created companionship. 

He's been with us through it all - listening to our heartache, responding with His love; taking our confusion and speaking His Truth; challenging us to trust Him and urging us to rejoice in the joy of WHO HE IS. 

In the days that remain of 2025, I assigned myself a challenge: list out 365 things to be thankful for. Easy right? Well, I haven't worked on it these past few days, but am currently at 257 😅. Give it a try! 

One of the Twist celebrations. It was so special to give the kids a fun and meaningful time together. From ponche (traditional hot fruited punch) hot dogs, games & the Christmas story, these festivities ended with piñatas! (typical at Christmas parties) 

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Thank you to all who gave towards the Christmas activities. We had a lovely Christmas dinner for the community.  About 50 adults and 25 kids came out - many parents of Twist kids and several newcomers. We started off with an ice-breaker, sang carols together, heard from God's Word, had a scrumptious home-made meal (youth helped serve), got goody bags and even had a few raffle prizes! 

Thanks for keeping these cuties in your prayers.

Thank you, once again. We are honored to hold a place in your hearts. As we look to 2026, help us lift up these requests to the Father: 

1. Pay-off Crece church facilities renovations and sound system: $3,000
2. Bathroom install at Crece (desperately needed as there is only ONE toilet & no running water): $1,500
3. Staff support raising: $1,050 per month (12,600)
4. New chairs for Crece/Twist: $1,000 
5. Twist materials & volunteer support: $4,100

Plus, we'd love to host mission trips in 2026! Let us know if you want to hear more :) 

Thank you and bless you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


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Memo: Mexico Mission
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