Jesus loves the little children! This copy of an original watercolor by Amy Stockwell's sister, Jill Stuart Shead, was painted using a photograph taken by Amy while on mission, of a precious African child, who was listening to the Good News of Jesus Christ being proclaimed! "...faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God!" Romans 10:17

December 24, 2012 

Dear , 

Merry Christmas! We want to thank you for praying for us, and for sending us to the nations with the Good News of Christ.  "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16.  Just think about that for a moment!

Even though we have all sinned against a Holy God, He loved us so much, that He sent His Only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, Who was born of the virgin, Mary, on that first Christmas day.  He lived a perfect life, worked miracles, loved as no one ever loved.  At the hands of cruel, wicked, sinful people like you and me, Jesus suffered, bled, and died on the cross for us to pay the penalty for our sin.  Christ rose from the grave on the third day, and gives eternal life to everyone who turns from sin, and trusts in Jesus Christ alone as Lord and Savior!  He then takes us and uses us to help others come to know Him.  What a privilege it is to partner with you in sharing this wonderful Christmas message with the world! We must GO TELL it on the mountain, over the hills, and everywhere!

Though we have had the privilege of sharing the Good News of Jesus with thousands and thousands of people this past year, we are ever mindful that each one, every soul is precious to God, and that Jesus loves each of us with the perfect, compassionate love of a Shepherd, a Brother, a Friend, a Comforter, a High Priest; He is our Wonderful Counselor, the Prince of Peace, the Everlasting Father, Almighty God! He is the King of kings, and Lord of lords!

We serve an awesome, holy God; what a joy it is to belong to Him, and to walk with Him, each and every day! Thank you again for your faithful friendship and love, for your prayer and support, without which we could not fulfill our calling to reach the least, the last and the lost of this world. We pray you will have a wonderful Merry Christmas, and are so thankful to God for you!

With full hearts, deep appreciation and love,

 Amy & David

Amy and David Stockwell

John 5:24 ~ "He who hears My Word, and believes in Him Who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life."