Do you remember Y2K? Can you believe that was 25 years ago? Amazing! Well, I am anticipating a fruitful year through the ministries of all our missionaries worldwide. I am asking God for more new missionaries to new fields and to replace those who are needing to come off the field. Do you know who our best recruiters are? Yes, you, the missionary! I encourage you to emphasize people giving their lives to serve as missionaries. It must be intentional.

We will be promoting Project 938 again this year. We are asking God for more laborers. Would you join us again this year and encourage the pastors and churches in your country to participate? We will be putting together another documentary as a part of our Docuseries. Check out www.project938.world and watch for updates around March or April. Also, if you would like to make a short video that we can include with those already there, please do so and send it to me.

The 1099 forms for 2024 will be completed no later than January 31, 2025. 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 and a copy will also be sent to you. 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, your 1099 information will be mailed via First Class mail no later than January 31, 2025.

By now, you should have received an important email from Nancy Gaines about a new benefit called Tele-Med. Effective January 3, 2025, you will have the opportunity to enroll in our new Tele-Med service, MDVirtualCare. This benefit is being provided to you by the Mission Office at zero cost!  On January 3, 2025, you will receive a welcome letter via email from noreply@mdvirtualcare.com with the subject New Benefit Announcement – Activate Your MD Care Account. You will need to follow the instructions to activate this benefit. Check your inbox or spam folder for Nancy’s email to get more information. Watch for the email from MDVirtualCare to enroll.

Here’s a couple thoughts to consider as we move into the New Year – 2025.

Reflect on God’s faithfulness to you in 2024. Take time to consider what God has done in you and for you. Thank Him for the blessings, the lessons and the challenges of the past year. Doing this helps us see God’s hand in everything that we went through. Psalm 103:2 – Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

Then, concentrate on your relationship with God. A closer walk with God should be our main focus as we prepare for the New Year. Seek Him in prayer, worship, service, and studying His Word as you start 2025. Proverbs 3:6 – In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Finally, expect great things from God. The beginning of the year is a time of anticipation. Trust God for what may lie ahead and what you might have to face, knowing His plans are always good. Anticipate the exciting things that could happen and be thankful in all things. Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

In preparing for 2025 let’s seek God’s direction, live with purpose, and boldly take hold of the opportunities He gives us. Remember that God is faithful and His plans for you are good. I pray you will thrive in 2025!

Your friend,

Jon