Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
As I reflect on this year with Just Moved! Ministries, I am reminded of the scripture, "...Mary quietly treasured these things in her heart and often thought about them." (Luke 2:19 TLB) I often think about the many ways God continues to bless our ministry and I treasure them in my heart.
He has surrounded me with faithful, devoted and committed women who show up every day in the life of this ministry to serve God and to serve you, our moving friends. They answer the phone, create, coordinate, copy, cut, contact, celebrate, email, fold, label, mail, organize, plan, prepare, pray, run errands, staple, stamp, stick, stuff, ship, and work the computers!
He has enlarged our classes and small groups, reaching over two-thirds of the United States and spanning the globe in Canada, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Peru, South Africa, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Hawaii and the Figi Islands!
He has provided the funds to allow us to continue "moving" women and their families closer to Christ through people, like yourself, who have been touched by this ministry.
He has changed lives through our outreach to women as they come to know Christ and grow in their knowledge of Him. The overflow of our outreach has strengthened marriages in transition and equipped parents in helping their children adjust.
As I ponder all these things with gratefulness, my thoughts turn to you, my moving friends. You are the heart of this ministry. You are loved and prayed for across the miles. Even though I may not know your name or your face, I know your moving stories.
If I could reach out beyond your computer, look into your eyes and touch your hand, I would tell you that you are not forgotten in your maze of moving. The pathway in your new place will eventually become familiar as you begin to start over and move forward with your life. Yes, it will take effort, perseverance and determination, but you can do it. How do I know? I recall a young woman named Mary, who must have had similar emotions when she traveled to an unknown place. She went to unfamiliar surroundings to give birth to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Because of her effort, perseverance and determination, you have the assurance of hope for today and for tomorrow!
May you feel the love, joy, peace and contentment of Jesus this Christmas season as you move closer to Him! |