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I have always enjoyed this time of year during Christmas and New Year. For us life slows down some while we take time to be together as a Family and do things that are fun. For me it’s time to be in the woods hunting deer, tying flies for trout, and going steelhead fishing with my brothers. Debbie and I, too, enjoy decorating the house, setting up the Christmas tree, preparing and eating home cooked meals. Yum! Josiah, too, is always with us during this time of year and that makes it even more special.

As I think back on the previous year, I am thankful for the many things take took place and for the countless number of blessings I received. I am in awe when I think about the lives of those who we’ve impacted through the work of Firstlight International this year. I think of the the children and families from fatherless homes being reached. For the lost souls that have come to Christ this year. For the leaders that have been trained in places like China, and Myanmar. For the growth of the churches that is taking place. Praise God!

Blessed by an amazing team of national people that I get to lead, we have made some major progress this year. You, too, have had a significant part of bringing lasting change to people and places of the world that have very little or no gospel witness in their communities. Through the work of Firstlight, the Kingdom is advancing.

Looking ahead our eyes are on Jesus! The Lord’s plans for us in 2015 are great. We are believing the promise of a preferred future of His Kingdom coming to earth as it is in Heaven in every place we go.

Let’s get ready for 2015.
Happy, Faith Filled New Year!

~ Dan Ecker