Memories of a great 2025 with friends from Uganda visiting, meeting spouses and babies, cooking brownies, arranging flowers, continued video calls with Ugandans, celebrating standing strong for the Lord, and the wonderful fellowship of believers around the world. Be encouraged. See pictures below.
Dear Friends,
As we celebrate the greatest gift this Christmas, Jesus, we are filled with gratitude for your partnership in ministry. Your support makes real, biblical choices … possible choices that are multiplying the Kingdom’s reach here and abroad.
The path to an abundant life (John 10:10 NASB) by choosing to obey God, is neither hidden nor impossible. As Moses promised, “For this commandment which I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it far away.” (Deut. 30:11, NASB) God has placed the truth of His Word within reach.
Investing in People: Pathway to Deeper Discipleship
This year has been a deepening in our focus on personal discipleship:
• Men Encouraging Men: Mark formed 3 small groups, participates in one-on-one discussions here and in Uganda, fostering study and mutual encouragement among men who are learning how to use the Bible’s truths to bring peace and freedom.
• One-on-One Impact: Finding Freedom We continue intensive one-on-one sessions, often lasting a half-day, to help individuals deepen their understanding of discipleship. These appointments are a safe, confidential space to be heard, especially for those who have been hurt. We listen, pray together, and encourage them to realize the truth of their situation—that they have biblical choices leading to genuine peace and lasting freedom in Christ. This is possible because “On the contrary, the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may follow it.” (Deut. 30:14 NASB)
• The Power of Hospitality: In January we celebrate the 3rd year of a monthly First Friday Fellowship, at our home, where 25-30 people eat, pray and encourage each other. As The Navigators recently emphasized in an article, Inspiration for Practicing Hospitality (LinkedIn), this hospitality is a powerful, essential tool for discipleship.
• Reaching Across Continents: Margaret continues to mentor and communicate weekly with Ugandan university students and graduates via WhatsApp. Uganda Christian University associates regularly refer students to her for individual Bible studies, mentoring and resumes. We were thrilled to host three couples from Uganda this year!
Your Investment Lasts
We live in a spiritual world where battles surround us, making prayer essential. We continue to join our church’s Pastors’ Prayer Group monthly, knowing that all ministry flows from our reliance on Jesus.
Your giving is not just a temporary transaction; it is an investment in multiplying disciples into the future. As we recently learned at a church financial seminar, what we leave behind for Kingdom work bears fruit for many decades to come, reaching generations we may never meet.
Because the path of discipleship is clear and near—"not too difficult for you or beyond your reach"—we prayerfully continue to present the choice of an abundant life in Jesus here and abroad.
Thank you for being part of The Rock Outreach legacy that continues to impact students in Uganda and friends here at home. Have a joyous Christmas and New Year.
With love and sincere appreciation,
Mark and Margaret
P.S. Please consider how your year-end gift can expand the multiplication of disciples for decades to come.
