Happy New Year and God bless you. Greetings beloved in Jesus. How exciting it is to begin a new year serving the Lord. The past several weeks was flooded with work and obligations, it feels good to take a breath while we begin a new year.

     I have kept you in prayer through all the many things happening. I am so grateful for my private time with Jesus. I am reminded almost daily that God is receiving our prayers (and mine for you) and He is answering.

     Please meet my niece from Thailand. She is my late brother, Adam’s daughter. Her name is Amara, but she uses Sonya, a nickname since birth. She likes her name Sonya because it is uncommon. She is 22.

     Sonya has come to live with us and to assist me in the ministry. She is very quiet, loving and still in wonder that her dream of moving to America has happened. Yes, she is American, but this is her first time here.

     David and I went to Thailand three years ago and she publicly announced her faith in Jesus. She had done so online as we spoke through the internet, but this time she declared in person and then I baptized her. She has been witnessing to her family and friends in Thailand that she is a Christian and has been praying for them to accept Him as well.

     I took her into my back office where I still had two picture boards up of Adam’s memorial. I forgot I had them. She stopped and looked so intently and quietly said, “I have my dad’s eyes.” Adam passed away in 2014, but her memory of him is as strong as ever.

     Her being here is more than one answered prayer. Christmas in our home was her first Christmas ever. She marveled at the twinkling lights and music that rang everywhere and then to receive presents.

     I have been praying for help in the ministry. I am so busy and need someone like-minded and trustworthy. Wherever I go, she jumps up to be there and asks, can I help you? She says she longs to work for the Lord.

     For quite some time I wanted to have a girl in my home. I believed the Lord put that desire there knowing He was sending her. I continue to seek God for His will and direction. God’s will is always best. She is an adult and my niece, but she is like my daughter.

     My son, Matthew, moved home over a month ago, but he lives in a cabin in our backyard which is his own apartment. It is nice to have the kids around. I’m praying it continues to feel that way, it’s all in God’s hands and His will.

     Our trip to Mexico was such a blessing for us and more so for the work of the Lord. My sister drove the truck and followed me in my car. It was a quick turnaround because David was home recovering from surgery. He is out of his sling and is now doing shoulder therapy rehab. He is strengthening and feels good to not have shoulder pain anymore.

    Blanca was waiting for us at the church we planned to meet in Mexico. It is Pastor Amy’s church, La Cochesa (the Harvest). Sis. Amy was my interpreter. We met in Texas and unloaded our bags to divide up in four vehicles. We had no problems crossing the border with our 18 trash bags of clothes, shoes, toys and miscellaneous items.

     Blanca was so happy to see us, she had no idea what we were doing as I told her I had a blessing for her. I went back to my car and grabbed the title and keys and handed over to her.

     I asked, do you know how to drive a standard? She says, it’s not automatic? I said, get in, I’ll teach you. She is a fast learner, and I taught her how to drive a stick-shift in just a little driving. But, like everyone else who first learns, it was bumpy at first. Her son loved riding in the back which made me nervous but the norm in Mexico. He teased his mom for the jolting.

     Gayl is 13. He found the toys and every time I saw him, he had a different toy in his hand. I’m so proud of that boy. Blanca is raising them to be preachers. Gayl is well mannered, polite and easy-going. He never seemed to mind waiting for everyone. Especially when we went to the food stand to eat. They all insisted he order something, but he kept saying he wasn’t hungry. When we pulled up, he was munching on snacks, so I really thought he was not hungry. But they ordered him this big sandwich. He looked at it and took a deep breath and started eating and ate the whole thing.

     The whole trip was very moving because God brought His love down to some poor people of Mexico and blessed them with essentials; while Blanca was given a vehicle to help her spread the gospel. Immediately after we left, she went out evangelizing and less than two weeks she led 25 people to Jesus.

     Blanca also had a Christmas party for the children of her two home churches. They received presents that she bought and wrapped (you helped provide). They had cake, pizza and a pinata. Blanca prepared sandwiches and handed them out to the poor as well as put together some small bags of food.

     However, Blanca began to tell me about adversities. She is so grateful for a prayer covering. She thanks you for your support that helps her preach the gospel and protected by prayer.

     Witchcraft is heavy in Chihuahua City and the region. The spirit of death is heavily worshipped and when children started coming to church at first, they didn’t want to hear that their belief was evil and that they needed Jesus. One boy was so caught in their witchcraft that he would transport from one place to another. His mother often fretted because he would disappear and she would not know where he would reappear. This boy came to church, got saved and delivered. He is now 8.

     Someone was sent to kill Blanca for preaching against the spirit of Death. He came with a weapon at her front door. Blanca began telling him about Jesus and after speaking to him for a couple of hours. He got saved and delivered.

     We have so many ministers in India with similar stories of God’s intervention and deliverance. We support Godly men and women who are anointed and reach into the devil’s realm to win souls for Jesus.

     Bro. Nehru brought a bunch of food to the Leper colony in India. He recently held a pastor’s conference which he asks us to remember the ministers in prayer. He says they face difficult tasks in spreading the gospel and appreciate your prayers. All our lead ministers hold conferences with their pastors every month. This helps encourage and bless them as they serve the Lord in a land who tries to stop the gospel.

     In India we support Pastor Abraham who cares for the elderly in his church. We feed the hungry; Pastor Nehru feeds 40 children of his village every night. We have our sewing clinic that trains women a trade who bring home money that helps support the family and the gospel.

     We have two bible schools that continue to grow. We just had a graduation last month with a month off before restarting. This is more ministers, sending the gospel into more villages bringing more salvations. Praise the Lord.

     I had to put a hold on church construction as I wait for God to provide. I know He will, He always does. It will come.

     We have two orphanages in India, and we still are hoping to open the third home for girls. I believe we will see some incredible things happen in 2026.

     Pastor Joel in the Philippines has been doing lots of preaching outside his church and home churches. He has led some services in the City Center as part of several churches coming together to pray for their city and country.

     Joel says his people are becoming very strong Christians as they get involved in distributing food, witnessing and praying for people in their communities. God is causing his church to become a place of strength for those who need stability.

     So many more things I want to tell you about and I will as this year unfolds. Thank you for staying with me as you have. I greatly love and appreciate you so much. You are so important to David and I. We love you in Jesus. Happy New Year and God bless you.

 

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                                                                                                                  Sis. Heather Becker