Year End and Christmas Greetings!!

As we come to the end of the year, I am so grateful for your prayers and support of my ministry with JEMS.  The year has been an incredible expression of God's faithfulness as doors were opened for ministry in Argentina and Paraguay, as well as slightly ajar for exploratory visits to Lima, Peru.  

As much as it has been my honor to serve you and the Lord in these endeavors, the year has not been without its challenges.  Recurring back problems have threatened to limit travel and ministry.  And yet, God is gracious and provides strength for each day as I was able to invest close to five months in South America in 2014.  

While I am currently recuperating from a spinal epidural procedure, and will not travel to South America as part of my January schedule, my prayer is to return to the field in July.  In the meantime, I hope to use the spring months to visit churches and to share about the wonderful opportunities God is giving to us in South America.  JEMS hopes to field at least five teams for mission service in response to national church requests that we have received for the month of July.

As the Christmas holiday rolls around, I am blessed to be able to visit with my son, Brandon and his wife, Alyssa.  Because they live locally, I am able to get together with them periodically throughout the year here in southern California.  The four of us (including my granddaughter, Kaya) will get together the days around Christmas.  These days will also be preparation for the arrival of Brandon and Alyssa's second child in January. 

Last minute schedule changes (as of Dec 22) will include the visit of my daughter, Tracey and her husband, Will who were not scheduled to come out west.  But the good news now is that my children, my granddaughter and I will be able to spend some time together around Christmas.  

They send their holiday greetings:

Merry Christmas from all of us!!