The goal of discipleship is never to let the Gospel stop once someone becomes a Christian. The goal of discipleship is to create disciples who make disciples!
Children Making a Difference
One of the most incredible things we've seen over the course of the last 2 months has been how much God uses ordinary, faithful people to fulfill his mission on Earth. One example of this is the children's ministry of the First Church of Christ in Xenia, Ohio. Check out this incredible story sent to us by Allison Phillips!
A Blessed Encounter
The church service had ended, and we were invited to stay for a fellowship dinner in the church basement. I had just preached on “prayer” and the service had been emotional for me. I was there with a team from the United States as well as the Romanian congregation and Ukrainian refugees. I had used the hymn “How Great Thou Art” in an illustration, and the pastor ended up using it as the closing song for the service. My eyes were tear filled as three languages sang, “then sings my soul, my Savior, God to thee. How great thou art!”
There's No Place Like Home
We’re all probably aware of the famous line from the Wizard of Oz that says, “there’s no place like home”. Even when I go away for an exciting vacation, business trip, or just take a relaxing day trip, I’m always so glad to get home where I feel safe and comfortable, where I can relax and unwind, sleep in my own bed and be with family and loved ones. There I can truly rest. Home is definitely where the heart is!
Ukraine UPDATE: Thank You
I am grateful for everyone who has continued to partner with us as we help the Ukrainian people that are fleeing their country for safety in Romania. I know many of you have probably never heard of Remember the Children and are first time donors to us. Please know I am humbled by your trust in us, and I assume that there was a trusted family member, friend, acquaintance, or organization that directed you to us.
House of Hope Blessing Their Community
As January comes to a close, we are still getting reports from Romania about the good work that is being done because of your generosity at Christmas time. Covid-19 continues to disrupt our abilities to visit with people in a timely manner because of local government restrictions, but our team remains diligent and continues to do their best to get to everyone as they are able.
Your Christmas Impact
Thankful for a New Family
Last week in Tabora, Tanzania, a family was born. Nathan and Aisha were welcomed to their new home, and soon ten children whose futures had been uncertain now found themselves in the security of a new family. It is emotional to watch the arrival of the children into their new world of uncertainty, but their new reality will soon change the expressions of fear to smiles of joy.
"What I Really Want for Christmas"
This week, I reviewed the Christmas card we are sending to our partners to invite them to join us in providing Christmas for the children in Romania and Tanzania. This time of year always builds excitement in me because it is by far my favorite annual outreach that Remember the Children does. So many stories could be told of the many meaningful engagements we have had with young people over the years as we have shared Christmas with them.
