I know I say this all the time, but seriously can it be the end of the year already. It just does not seem possible.

We have had an interesting year at MOST Ministries, one of excitement and joy as we hear the wonderful stories coming back from the field. It is so heartwarming for me, a sender, to hear how the Lord is working all around the world through the work of MOST Ministries. Our team members come from all over the country and Canada and are awesome in their dedication to the team projects on which they are working.

Our volunteer base continues to grow both in the office and with those who work from home. At this time, I would like to talk about a volunteer who came to us last year at the nudging of long time volunteer, Nancy Reichenbach. Nancy knew we were looking for a bulletin board designer for our large bulletin board that has often been simply a “catch all” for all sorts of announcements, menus, etc.

Nancy brought her friend, Margaret Neblock from Living Water Lutheran Church-Whitmore Lake, into our office. At Living Water, Margaret provides the set design for the worship area to coincide with the message and provide a visual that people will remember throughout the week.

Margaret is so sweet and unassuming as she goes about her task of first devising a quarterly theme, for the bulletin board and then creating something eye catching that will reflect that theme. Margaret tell us that she has met some really “cool” people in the office, who are dedicated in their efforts to reach lost people with the message of Christ. Margaret believes that her contribution to that same effort is in visuals and design. We thank the Lord for Margaret and the God-given gifts she is using here.

I pray and thank God for all of you as we strive to tell the world about Jesus and His love. God bless you during this beautiful season as you celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior with Christians around the world.