Merry Christmas

Dear Friends,

We would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas! Our hope is that this Christmastime you’ll experience the joy and wonder of the season.

Christmas is a time for celebration and connection with family and friends. We also know that for some, this can present a challenging time, where family dynamics can be difficult and when we are reminded of the absence of loved ones.

These are beautiful words written by King David when he was going through a dark time in his life. Psalm 56:8 says, "You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book." Your tears are noticed by your Heavenly Father - you’re not alone. If you find yourself in a moment of pain, take a deep breath and turn towards Jesus. Our prayer is that you may experience, in every situation, the power and hope of Jesus Emmanuel - God with us!

As we look forward to the New Year, we are praying these hopeful verses for you from Psalm 27:13, "I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."

May God richly bless you and keep you in His perfect peace.

Merry Christmas!

With so much love,

Derek and Cathy Rust +