February 2025
Dear Family and Friends,
As we look around us, the world seems to be in utter chaos, but one thing we know, God still sits upon His Throne and nothing has taken Him by surprise. “Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” When all looks bleak and hopeless, He will make ways for us where there seems to be no way. When the enemy comes up against us, He says,” Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s!” What wonderful promises from the Word of God that we can stand upon, declare and claim for ourselves, for our family and for those around us.
As we start yet another New Year, we are thankful for all God has done and will continue to do in our midst. We are thankful for His faithfulness and confident for what is ahead. We are thankful for you and all that you have given to further His Kingdom.
The end of last year found us once again hosting our annual Children’s Church Christmas Party. Each year we are privileged to bless a little over 400 kids, from extremely poor families, who weekly attend our Children’s Church outside of the city. We prepared ahead of time their gift bags which included a pack of clothes that were handpicked for each of them (in their exact size), coloring books with the Gospel message, a toy, a special surprise, and lots of goodies. It was an enormous task, but what a joy to see the delight on their faces as they received their gift. It was a wonderful day of dramas, fun and gift giving. And Jesus said, “Let the Children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these,” Matthew 19:14.
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I pray that today you will be encouraged in the Lord, that God would pour out more of His Presence upon your life, and that 2025 would be a year of victory, blessings, joy, favor, healing and provision!
Love, In Him,
Janet Volkman
