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This year’s J-Life trainees returned to the training center with some real energy and passion. They had allowed God to shape them this year and He returned the favor by using them hugely in the lives of young people. One pastor who hosted a team in Secunda this year said to me “You guys have a wonderful thing going here. I’m sure all the teams aren’t as outstanding as the one we had, but the quality of the young guys you sent to us was just amazing.” I am mostly excited about the growth that happens in the lives of the trainees themselves, and though they recognize the good work they have done, they are carrying a spirit of humility and service into their next phase of life.

Michelle and I will be spending Christmas and New Years with my parents in Durban. My older brother, Josh and his wife Heidi will be coming out from Nashville as well which will make it extra special. We are celebrating a number of special occasions, including my parents’ 30th anniversary, their 20th year in South Africa, Jordan’s graduation from high school, and Josh and Heidi’s 5 year anniversary. I am also looking forward to couple of days on the beach, and maybe a couple of days watching cricket.

We have met some of the young people who will be joining us on January 10th, and we can’t wait to start all over again with a brand new group. J-Life will also have some new oppertunities and challenges next year, including starting some work in Liberia and in a predominately Muslim nation. Its great to be part of an organization where it always seems like something is happening, and that God is doing something that hasn’t happened before on the continent of Africa.

Thank you for your support and prayer. We hope you have a wonderful and safe Christmas.