““Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of lights…”
James 1:17
This time of year we all look for that perfect gift to give.
God gave the perfect gift when He gave His Son, the Saviour of the world.
“The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 6:23
Dear Christian friends,
This month has included extra opportunities to share the Light and hope of Christmas in the dark world of prison. Their loneliness is intensified and can weaken their spirits as regret and the pain of what their choices have brought about come upon them even more intensely.
We participated in several Christmas chapel services with men who are facing their first Christmas separated from family. It is difficult. And it was also evident that for some they were restraining tears that were so close to the surface.
We pray despite the huge disappointments in their lives that for them this Christmas will be the beginning of believing and receiving the Light that has come into the world in the gift of God’s Son.
* Pray for Paul who was granted the opportunity for an upcoming short stay at a halfway house. (This comes after 48 years in prison).
* Carl is a recent contact who is just starting a life sentence. He has no contact or support with anyone from the street. In visiting one on one with him I am certain he understands the gospel and has trusted Christ as Saviour. What a long journey lies ahead of him! Pray that I will be able to continue to have access for regular visits with him each week.
* Paul (70) does have great family support but health issues are developing with his loved ones back home and this is agonizing for him.
Thank you for all your prayers and messages of support to us this past year. They have been a huge encouragement and so needful.
May we reflect His Light and shine brightly for His glory this Christmas and may He be at the center of all our gatherings as we meet together. O worship the King!
Christmas Blessings,
Robert and Susan