Glory to God in the Highest
For most of us, Christmas is a time of year filled with joy and happiness. Homes are decorated with colorful lights and decorated trees. Children are excited as they anticipate opening gifts on Christmas morning. Churches and communities hold special services or programs, filling the air with music as the stages are set with nativities, angels, and other signs of the season. But, what we’re describing is an American Christmas. The days of celebration are often very different in countries like India and Brazil. While they will celebrate with gift-giving, it will be on a much smaller scale. This past Christmas (2025) was no different.
We want to thank everyone who prayed with us that God would make a way to provide a special Christmas celebration for our friends in Brazil and India, and here at home in Ohio. As always, God made a way where there seemed to be no way! We had a budget in mind, a specific amount we would need for each ministry. While we fell short in some respects, unexpected gifts came in to help meet the needs we wanted to address. Thank You, Lord!!!
Here are some pictures of celebrations with our Pastors and the two leper colonies in India. We are so grateful for everyone who prayed with us and gave generously to make this Christmas season special in so many ways! God bless you!!
