Merry Christmas!
As we celebrate God’s greatest gift to us in His Son Jesus, we also should appreciate the accompanying gift of faith.
Without it, Christmas is relegated to Santa Claus, commercialism and time off with family. And we are left without faith's beautiful accompaniment – hope.
Our ultimate hope is eternal life in heaven, achieved by faith in Jesus and the atoning blood He shed for our sins.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.” (Eph 2:8)
By faith we also have hope for our remaining time on earth.
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Heb 11:1
Through faith we have confidence in God’s character and love as revealed in His Word to see us through the uncertainties of life.
This faith in God’s providence and care has brought us through many challenges and changes in our ministry. As stated in Romans 8:28, He has always used our circumstances for our good and His glory.
Here’s wishing your Christmas is filled with joy and God’s perspective.
With love and appreciation as we stand with you focusing on our faith and hope for the future,
Mark and Margaret
A Recap of 2023
2023 has been a year of expanding one on one discipleship for Margaret and Mark. Margaret is assigned two students from Uganda Christian University Honors College each term to mentor remotely, in addition each week more students are referred to her for resume writing as they continue to gain confidence in their God-given skills. Sponsors of university students are requesting assistance in navigating their sponsored child’s future which has been a new thing. Mark continues discipling one on one, doing Freedom in Christ Zoom calls. He is a resource for facilitating studies in the US and UG using several books embracing our identity in Christ.
