MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Christmas 2007

Dear Friends and Family,

Forgive the traditional form letter, but writing a personal card via USPS from Kinshasa is not an option. First and foremost, I want you to know that I appreciate you more than I will ever be able to tell you on this blog. I wish I could give you a giant hug! All I can do is send you my heart-felt wishes for a very blessed Christmas and a 2008 that is filled with God's presence.

I don't know how the rest of my time here will play out, but in reality, no one knows any more than that from one day to the next. Or one minute to the next. We are totally dependent on God's grace. What mercy He constantly shows us!

This will be a strange Christmas for me. I am grateful to have found a church home, and have no doubt that I will celebrate with others who are without family, etc. The worship service this morning was a confirmation of God's powerful promise, providing the inspiration from Romans 11:33 & 36: "Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways...For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen."

Hallelujah!

With my love,
Jane