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Wow, Christmas came and went by in a snap! My team had two Christmas parties this year that were very fruitful. One party, we invited our closest girlfriends and got to share the entire story of Jesus’ life on earth. Many girls were curious and had amazing questions. We had another party where we invited both guys and girls, and this is where the story begins….

Picture 60 people crowded in my medium sized living room, standing shoulder to shoulder, eating mini sandwiches and celery sticks with peanut butter. I found myself squeezing by each body transporting bags and coats and throwing them on my bed.

“Hey, did you get something to drink?”

“Hey, welcome! Glad you could come!”

I exclaimed my enthusiasm as people continued to come through the door for an hour. Two hours passed by the time we started our first game, and at this point, all of my team was curious of how it was really going to come together with so many people. Then, my leader Sonny stood up on a chair and began.

There was only room enough for 60 butt-sized spots on the floor where each young person sat. I, being one of them, scanned my eyes through the crowd sitting down and saw curious eyes gazing up at a man standing 6 feet tall. Sonny began to share the tradition of Christmas and why it’s so important, which led into the entire gospel message. Soon after, Jimmy shared his heartfelt testimony of what God has done in his life. The whole time everyone was quiet, intently listening and fully engaged to the emotion and importance of the story. I was in awe of the crowd’s attention level. In the past, it’s been hard to engage that many people’s attention at our Christmas parties, but I witnessed the Holy Spirit move in such a way that captured people’s hearts by the truth and weight of the story.

I’ve met with a couple this past week that were at the party and they have each said that to hear Sonny and Jimmy sharing was moving and they were touched by what they said.

The excitement I get from this is that before the party, my team took some time to pray and we heard the Lord say to us that it doesn’t matter about the preparations, and how well we speak or even lead games, it’s about MY word, and what I AM going to do in people’s hearts. That is the very thing I saw that night! The games, the singing, the food, it all was fun, but nothing compared to His word being shared. The Lord revealed Himself to 60 people that night. 60 people got to hear the truth, and the power of His salvation. I trust that Holy Spirit is stirring in many people’s hearts at this very moment saying to them “seek and you will find!” I’m looking forward to setting up more Bible studies with those very people.

“Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear. They will say of me, ‘In the Lord alone are righteousness and strength.” Is.45:23-24

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! I wanted to tell you that my team and I have been praying for our campus and the Lord has been speaking to us about investing in the few to reach the many. These past few months God has been making a way for that. He’s been placing specific people in our path who are hungry, curious, and wanting a deep understanding of truth. Looking back, I’m reminded of his faithfulness, and the privilege of being a worker for His kingdom in this way. So I just wanted to express my gratefulness to Him and to you for your support all these years to help continue that work. I’m excited for what he has for us next year! Love you all!

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