| Dear Friends and Partners in Christ,
2011 has come and gone, leaving in its wake hearts filled with gratitude and great memories. Tim and I marvel at God's goodness and grace over the past twelve months. He continues to unite us as one in life, love, and ministry through challenges and laughter. We thank the Lord for the many new ways he has led us to minister the fullness of the Gospel to those who need freedom from physical and spiritual bondage. The message of victory in Christ is for today and for eternity!
Throughout the year, we have enjoyed the privilege of teaching together a Sunday School class for adults with cognitive disabilities. We focus on assisting our students with learning the Word of God, worshipping the Lord, and honoring Jesus in their daily lives. Tim and I also meet with couples for spiritual and relational encouragement.
Tim has become quite the cook! Sharing dinner with others prepares the way to share the Bread of life. I continue to get together with several women each week individually for ministry of prayer, Biblical edification, and freedom. I love opening our home as a safe, welcoming place for these precious women to experience the love of God.
For twelve weeks, I co-led a Bible study in Canton at a pregnancy center. It was amazing to walk alongside of about 20 women as we journeyed through God's Word. Most of them have been affected by devastating traumas of abortion and other related issues. Praise God for working in so many hearts and lives!
In July I began writing Stepping It Up, a bi-weekly online Bible study sent out by Through the Roof Ministries. It's a challenging commitment and a lot of fun. About 200 people receive it regularly. I pray it builds people's faith and appetite for God's truth. The plan is to continue it for a year, and then compile the articles into a book. Speaking of books, my fourth one has been completed this year and awaits the printing process. It's a book focused on prayer, laughter, and life's ups and downs. It is entitled Confessions of an Off-balanced Prayer Warrior.
Tim and Shanda led team worship and prayer each morning and night
in Honduras.
Wrapping up 2011, Tim and I spent nine days in Honduras with TTRM in November. We loved investing time with individuals, couples, and groups, engaging them on a deeper level through prayer and conversations. Tim also served as wheelchair mechanic and worship leader while I led daily Bible studies and had several speaking engagements.
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