~It's New Year's Eve - Celebrate

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We are at the end of the road in 2011 with only a few hours left before beginning the trek into a New Year...

...thanking God for all He has done in 2011.

Expecting GREATER things from God in 2012!

Ephesians 3:19-21

19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

The BEST is yet to come...

~Merry Christmas from the WD FMD

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"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a savior, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11


Merry Christmas!


WD Foreign Missions Board:
Michael Hanks
John Thomas
Jerry Powell
Don Demyan
Clayton Brown
Morgan Underwood

~Merry Christmas from the David Bernard Family

~Merry Christmas from the Suppan family - Austria

Dear friends and family, We would like to extend our warmest  Christmas Greetings to you and your loved ones, and hope you will be able to spend  many enjoyable hours with those close to  you! The Suppan Family, Austria Bernhard & Shelley, Joshua & Lela, Savannah The Christmas Story as told by Luke In those days it occurred that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole  Roman empire should be registered. This was the first enrollment, and it was made when  Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all the people were going to be registered, each to  his own city or town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to  Judea, to the town of David, which is called  Bethlehem, because he was of the house and  family of David, To be enrolled with Mary, his  espoused (married) wife, who was about to  become a mother. And while they were there, the time came for her delivery, And she gave birth to her Son, her Firstborn; and she  wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid  Him in a manger, because there was no room or place for them in the inn. And in that vicinity there were shepherds  living [out under the open sky] in the field,  watching [in shifts] over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by  them, and the glory of the Lord flashed and  shone all about them, and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people. For to you is born this day in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ (the Messiah) the Lord! And this will be a sign for you [by which you  will recognize Him]: you will find [after search- ing] a Baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. Then suddenly there appear- ed with the angel an army of the troops of  heaven (a heavenly knighthood), praising God  and saying, Glory to God in the highest  [heaven], and on earth peace among men with whom He is well pleased [men of goodwill, of  His favor]. When the angels went away from  them into heaven, the shepherds said one to  another, Let us go over to Bethlehem and see  this thing (saying) that has come to pass,  which the Lord has made known to us. So they went with haste and [by searching] found Mary and Joseph, and the Baby lying in a manger.  And when they saw it, they made known what had been told them concerning this Child, And all who heard it were astounded and marveled at what the shepherds told them. But Mary was keeping within herself all these things (say- ings), weighing and pondering them in her  heart. And the shepherds returned, glorify- ing and praising God for all the things they  had heard and seen, just as it had been told them. Luke 2:1-20 (Amplified Bible)

~URGENT Appeal for the Philippines - Please HELP!

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← Typhoon Devastates The Southern Philippines!!

DECEMBER 22, 2011 · 10:04 PM

Urgent Appeal for The Philippines

Please continue to pray for the people in the Philippines. Flooding caused by the recent Typhoon has caused massive destruction. Flood waters rushing through towns seem to wash away everything in its path.  Thousands are without food, water and shelter. Bodies line the streets waiting to be identified. The stench of death is all around. Those who survived are now cold, exhausted and terrified. The next few days will be critical. In the aftermath of such a crisis, hunger and disease caused by stagnant water and tainted supplies will be two main areas of  concern. In a country where approximately 30% of the population live below the poverty level the loss of homes, food and income will cause further devastation to these families.

You can help those in need by visiting www.compassionservices.org and donating to our General Fund! Your donations will be sent to help those in the greatest need. To those in need no gift is too small.  You can also mail your donations to our office: 3333-1 Rue Royale, St. Charles, MO 63301. Thank you for your prayers and support. We will continue to post updates as they become available.

~CSI - An URGENT Appeal for HELP!

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Compassion Services International URGENT APPEAL

We are appealing to anyone that can donate to help those affected by Typhoon Washi! Typhoon Washi has devastated the Southern Philippines. The violent storm slammed ashore on Mindanao island this past weekend while its residents slept. The storm sent torrents of water and mud through the villages. The hardest hit areas were Iligan and Cagayan de Oro City. Flood waters washed away entire houses while the families were still inside. One such area located in Iligran that is between two rivers had 70% of its homes washed away. Reports have come in that more than 1000 people have perished. Hundreds of people drowned in flash flooding while others perished in sudden landslides, which reportedly engulfed entire villages.This storm has affected more than 300,000 people. Rescue efforts are still underway to search for the hundreds that are still missing. We have received word from those on the ground that the people affected are in need of food, water and clothing. You can help by making a donation so that financial help can be sent to supply these most basic necessities. Financial donations are the quickest way to get help to the area. At this time of year while we celebrate the greatest gift we have been given please consider giving to help those who have lost so much. Please keep the people of the Philippines in your prayers. The rebuilding process will be a long road. To make a donation please visit our homepage at www.compassionservices.org. Donations can also be sent directly to our office: 3333-1 Rue Royale, St. Charles, MO 63301. Click the picture below to donate now Compassion Services International A non-profit organization to help the hurting around the globe

~Urgent Need in the Country of Turkey

 Merry Christmas From Compassion Services International

DECEMBER 20, 2011 · 9:57 PM

URGENT NEED IN TURKEY

Recent earthquakes in Turkey have caused severe devastation.  More than 2,260 buildings in Van and the vicinity were damaged or destroyed. There have been hundreds of confirmed deaths and thousands of injuries. Tens of thousands appear to be homeless as many families have had to evacuate their current homes to seek safety.  We are urging everyone who can, to donate to Compassion Services International’s General Fund so that  we can send financial support to Turkey. We have been notified by those on the ground of several families that have lost everything.  These families have had to relocate and are now in the process of rebuilding their lives by finding a permanent residence and new jobs. Together, we can help them in the interim by providing  funds for transportation and temporary housing.  Thank you in advance for helping those in need and for helping to fulfill Matthew 25:40 and James 1:27. May God’s blessings be upon  you this Christmas season as you give.  You can donate now to our General Fund by visiting our  homepage, www.compassionservices.org. You can also mail your donation to our office: 3333-1 Rue Royale, St. Charles, MO 63301.