With Love from Ireland at Christmas.

We are deeply privileged to have such a large and wonderful "family." For many of us 2008 has been a difficult year and yet we have proved God's goodness and grace day after day. Our health remains reasonably stable though both of us are very tired. Extra family responsibilities keep us active and watchful and we appreciate your prayerful support. We continue to take a deep interest in you all even if we are not in touch so often as in years gone bye. We never seem to have the time and strength to do all we want to do, but our heavenly Father reminds us that we are to minister in the strength He supplies.

2hearts has brought us into touch with so many very dear friends who have ministered to our own souls. From the bottom of my heart we say "thank you".

For some, this Christmas will mean a great emptiness; others face anxiety and uncertainty, not knowing what the future holds for us and our loved ones; for others this Season will be very special. We thank God for His mercy and grace to us all and we resolve to continue to trust Him in 2009.

Our prayer is that you will know the joy of the Lord Jesus this Christmas. He came to be our Saviour. We are amazed that He should love us so much, that He should come to die for our sin; that He should want to save us. What love, what mercy and what grace! We know our future is safe in His hands. Trusting Him brings such joy and peace.

Whatever you face this Christmas, we are praying that you might know joy from Him who came to save us.

We wish you a very, very blessed Christmas.

much love,

David and Joanna