Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all!!!

In this New Year may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)

My family has been abundantly blessed by the encouragement of those who have interceded on our behalf. By not only your prayers but also your words and notes of encouragement spoken and sent to us. We are excited about the work that God has prepared in advance for us to join Him in accomplishing. We will continue to rest in Him fully.

Last Friday (Dec 29) there were nineteen of us who gathered at the Piehler's home for our third Partnership Gathering. It was a joy to gather with those who are fully devoted to following Jesus. We were strengthened in faith by our time together. Randy and Virginia were gracious hosts. (The apple pie was delicimo!!!)

This Saturday we are looking forward to gathering with nine more families at the Gaines' home for our fourth Partnership Gathering. If anyone else is interested in attending a future PG to find out how God is leading Sandy and me in our venture of faith in missions, please let us know.

This Saturday is FULL. But Jan 13th and Jan 20th both have room for more. You can email or call us at home to reserve your place. Please pray for these times of sharing that all the purposes of God would be complete and His will would be accomplished.

Please pray for all the Partnership Gatherings (Jan 27 at the Beakers-FULL);
Jan 9-10 Sandy and Dave will be traveling to Mississauga to meet with GMM and Impact Canada
Networking and contacting churches to partner with in our outreach to central and eastern Europe
for Dave as he moves out of his office of 17 years at Brighton Christian this week
for Sandy as she allows Dave to move his office into the front living room (half of it anyway)

Praise Report
Two churches in addition to BCC have invited us to meet with their Missions Team (both in February)
We have received seven "special gifts" and ten families have made monthly pledges to support us as we join GMM and their work in central and eastern Europe
81% of our projected basic income for 2007 has been given or committed in a monthly pledge (ministry expenses will be needed in addition to this)

We are thanking God for you and all that He is providing through you for His kingdom work.

Blessings in this New Year,

Dave and Sandy