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CHRISTMAS MIRACLE FOR OUR FAMILY

We celebrated Christmas as a family on the 24th of December, and had a wonderful day together. First, we all went swimming - the kids' favorite activity - and then we went to a restaurant, resident as well as non-resident children. We were 30 people at the restaurant. Everyone greatly enjoyed their plate of chicken or pizza, and dessert.

Back home, we had a wonderful time of exchanging gifts, and eating the cookies we had baked together. Some of the children had never celebrated Christmas before in their lives. The day was over far too quickly!

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CHRISTMAS MIRACLE FOR WIDOWS

On the 25th we had our Christmas service. Our kids sang two songs they had worked hard on. After the service, the four widows that we support each received gifts of rice, onions, millet, sugar and milk powder thanks to a specific donation that was given. Some of them were in tears when they realized it was all for them. What a precious moment!

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CHRISTMAS MIRACLE FOR STREET CHILDREN

On the 27th we had one of the most precious street kid parties we've ever done. We had a wonderful day together with our children, playing games, watching the nativity story, as well as MATTHEW film, praising God in song and dance, giving out gifts, candy, food, drinks, and shoes, explaining the gospel and praying to receive Jesus. God loves these little ones so much!

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NEW YEAR'S MIRACLE

We were blessed to be able to buy another sheep for food on New Year's Eve. We looked at pictures from the past year and pondered all God has done, and wondering what lies ahead. We each wrote down resolutions, prayed together as we went into the new year, played games and had fun together.

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QUICK NEWS

•        Warfare - I'm so thankful that the intensity of the warfare, attacks and crises stopped at Christmas for a while, though another serious situation just came up today. Please pray for wisdom how to handle it.

•        Supporters - We continue being in need of not only financial supporters but people who support us in prayer. We need committed intercessors who are willing to take just SOME of the warfare off of us.

•        US Secretary - We are still looking for one or two people to become our US secretary and treasurer and do all the administrative work stateside. In the meantime, the Bethel office keeps operating.

•        School Tuition - The next installment of school tuition for our 28 children in school is due right now, and that's a big expense. In addition, we keep repairing our vehicles which adds up quite a bit.

•        Construction - Thanks to a few donations for construction, we are now finishing the space between the two houses where our kitchen is moving, before hopefully continuing work on our third building - once money comes in.

•        My Book - It's still being edited which is not an easy process. A few book reviews can already be read here. More info as the March release date approaches.

•        Europe Trip - Europe will be the first place where I go with my newly released book. I have started planning my time in Austria, France, Switzerland, and wherever else God opens up doors in March and April. If you would like me to come share, preach or present the book, please contact me. So far the book is only coming out in English.

I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. (Jer 29:11, MESS)

Loving HIM,

Claudia