By the time you receive this letter, I will be on a plane headed to India. I get to visit the works of one of our early missionary couples – Caroll and Bonnie Jelley. They have 12 churches that continue to this day. Then I will fly to another part of India to visit another family. Please pray for safety and good health. Thanks.

As a reminder, starting January 1, Steve Bender will no longer be on staff at the Mission Office as he and Jenell were reinstated as STEP (Support Team Endorsement Program) missionaries. On January 6, Mike Hillhouse will be stepping into his position. Mike and Pam were BBFI missionaries in Burkina Faso for 16 years. We look forward to them joining our team. You can send messages to Mike at MHillhouse@bbfimissions.com. I am sure he will appreciate hearing from you.

Following is information concerning the processing of your 1099 and enrollment in online Tele-Med that is available to you at no cost.

The 1099 forms for 2025 will be completed no later than January 31, 2026. Please be patient as it takes time to complete the process of preparing the 1099 information. If we have a tax preparer on file for you, a copy of the 1099 information will be sent to your tax preparer.  If you have opted to receive your tax documents electronically, you will receive an email when your tax documents have been completed and you can login to www.MyToolbox.world to retrieve them; otherwise, your copy will be included in the first mail packet sent after the 1099s are completed. If we do NOT have a tax preparer on file for you and you have not opted to receive your tax documents electronically, your 1099 information will be mailed via First Class mail no later than January 31, 2026.  If you would like to receive your tax documents electronically and have not already requested it, please login to www.MyToolbox.world and sign the BBFI Consent Form under Tax Documents.

Last year we added a new benefit called MD Virtual Care. This gives those on one of our medical plans 24/7 access to physicians via phone or video call. This benefit is being provided to you by the Mission Office at zero cost. You should have received an email from Nancy Gaines on December 19 with a video link and information on how to enroll. Contact MD Virtual Care 24/7 at 866.662.3870 or MDVirtualCare.com to enroll today.

I came across this quote in my readings and thought it would be something to ponder as we enter the New Year – 2026.

Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ, who dwells in thee; and do great things as if they were little and easy, because of His omnipotence. – Pascal.

Isn’t it wonderful to know He is with us as we serve Him? His power enables us to do the little and big things. Bwana Asifiwe! (Praise the Lord)

Happy New Year!!!

Your friend,

Jon