Merry Christmas everybody!
Last night I (Katrina) had the privilege of sitting in a prayer/counseling session where a woman was set free from longstanding fear and anger. It was a great experience to sit and watch her experience the freedom of forgiveness, and knowing she, herself, could hear from our Lord personally. I'd share more details but the session itself is protected by privacy, but I wanted to share a little glimpse of the work that I do that I don't talk about much--helping people experience freedom in Jesus Christ.
As we go through the Christmas season, I'm reminded that setting captives free was one of the things that showed the world who Jesus was. He sets us free, and not only that uses us to bring that freedom to others!
I mentioned in my last prayer letter the homeless woman. Since that time, however, she's been accepted into the Christian women's shelter and each and every week when I see her, tells me how amazing the change in her life is. . . and truthfully, she looks 100% better--like a different women. Last week at Bible Study she shared with us that she had served in the homeless ministry and how it was a surreal experience to be on the other side of the serving counter. Thanks so much for praying for her, and for our ministry to her.
As we approach Christmas too, I'd like to ask your prayers for two things that are very important to us right now.
The first is for additional finances. We mentioned before the expenses we've had in moving in: they were much, much bigger than we expected (blocked sewer, need for a new roof, having to get alternate insurance and more), and we're still sorting through them. The bottom line is that we need some BIG divine intervention in that area. As a side note on these things, Steve has found recently that getting his kiln hooked up--which is necessary for him to continue creating--is going to cost much more than he expected, maybe up to $2500.
The second is related to our finances too: because of our need for more income immediately, we're both looking for work. Would you pray that the doors that are perfect--the doors that God has for us would open and we'd KNOW where He'd have us work?
Our desire is to continue in ministry and we believe that God is bringing things together for us to contribute to "setting the captives free" in this area. Thanks for praying with us as we work toward this.
Lastly, we hope, and pray that you and yours have the merriest of Christmases, and experience the blessing of God in every aspect of your life.
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