Thankfulness!
“In everything give thanks;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you”
– 1 Thessalonians 5:18
It was our honor to host our family Thanksgiving again this year! We enjoy opening our home to our family and friends. As I was going through the kitchen preparing the turkey and sweet potatoes, the Lord laid it upon my heart all the different people He has brought into our lives throughout the years. People have given us plates and spoons, cutting boards and cookbooks, all which I used to help put together this meal. I began thinking how it isn’t the gift or stuff given that makes us blessed, but the people who gave the gift. Our home would not be complete without the additions given by these dear people.
With thanksgiving in our hearts, we are truly grateful for our partners in the ministry who give sacrificially each month, so that we are able to carry the Gospel of Christ to Uganda. As Paul wrote, “Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God. But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Your sacrificial giving is an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God. We are thankful for you!
Striving together,
Denny & Cassie
Church Partner Development: Last week, we were contacted by a church we visited this past spring letting us know that they are voting to support us! We praise the Lord for this new partnership! We will be traveling back to the church in January for a visit!
Prayer Request:
1. Family Vehicle Needed – Our current car is aging and we need more space for traveling.
2. Opportunities to Share in Churches – We have a couple of churches that we are lining up for the New Year.
3. Open doors to share Christ with Neighbors & Co-workers
4. Reach 50% by January – We are currently @ about 21% unofficially, we have a couple of new partners that we are waiting to confirm.
5. We have been given an opportunity to reach out to the African community here in Grand Rapids. Pray that we will be a blessing to these people and that we will speak boldly the Gospel!