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Dear praying friends and supporters,
The end of the year brings both memories and hopes. We’ve had a great year in terms of ministry and family life, so there‟s much to be thankful for and so much to share with you, most importantly please accept our heartfelt thanks for all that you have done and continue to do for us in your prayers and support.
On October 9th, CrossPoint Church ordained Dave Hamstra as an elder and pastor. On the same day, John and Karen Leitzel were commissioned as they will be going to Zambia in January.
The church was commended for it’s faith that has caused it to grow both numerically and spiritually.
Ian Rawley proclaimed the message of the continuation of the book of Acts. Truly it was a day of celebration. You can view a bit of the celebration by watching the following video
Opportunity2Hope (O2H) is a mercy ministry operated by ordinary people to help the poor throughout the world. O2H is best described as a grass roots organization where the members not only contribute but also initiate grants for worthy projects.
Since O2H began, the Board (a group of O2H members who are purely volunteers) has agreed the distribution of over £100,000 ($162,825 US) worth of grants. Often these grants are no more than £3,000 ($4,885 US)/ project. It has been amazing watching how ‘seed’ grants have made a difference to the lives of the poor and disenfranchised. Without the regular monthly giving of O2H members this would not be possible. Some of the grants O2H have made recently include:
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We want to take this opportunity to thank you for standing with us through your prayer and support in 2010. As we are now well into 2011, we are aware that each year brings with it fresh blessings and challenges. The Lord continues to open doors that are far beyond our thoughts or imagination… To read the entire newsletter, click: Francis_and_Alison_update_-2011_Jan_to_March.pdf
I thought of blotting all my sin away of not being faithful in my communication to you over the months and years. Truly, (I am due to inform you many months) I am repenting with sackcloth, folded hands, sitting in ashes and dust. I hope you would grant me the grace to continue as your friend and read this recent news update, both of my family and the Churches Together Fellowship Network.
With much gratitude both unto the Lord and towards you, I pen these few lines. If not, for His grace and your faithful support and prayers, I would not be where I am now.
To read the whole newsletter, click on this link: CTFNewsletter2010-02.pdf
