Dear Family and Friends,

Blessings from our heart to yours! At this wonderful Christ-centered season we want to share a word that He has put on our hearts for you.

In 1 Corinthians 1: 8-9 the Message Bible says, ”…God himself is right alongside (us) to keep (us) steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus. God, who got (us) started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on (us). Never forget that.”

And Philippians 1:6 says, “ There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears.”

That’s Good News! Jesus will finish what He has started in all of us, despite our faults, our mistakes, our compromise, our sin, or our self-centered ways. He is greater than all of that and He will keep working in us to perfect Christ in us. Oh that we would treat each other this way - such love, such mercy, such grace, such kindness!

And this is what Christmas is all about, loving others even as Christ loves us. We have all been given the ministry of reconciliation according to 2 Cor. 5:18, and this is how we reconcile people to Christ and each other in this hostile world – by His love. “For God so loved that He gave us Jesus.” Now it’s our turn to love so much that we give our lives to bring all mankind to Christ. Go and love them with the love of Christ!

We thank you for your love toward us too.  Your prayers, giving and encouragement have enabled us to reach thousands of people with the Good News! 

We want to especially thank everyone who gave to our mission to Bulgaria. It was a great privilege to support the Church in that country and work alongside so many believers to share the Christ in Sofia, Smolyan and Plovdiv. We saw many saved and were even able to speak in a secular high school English class. Several of the students are in direct contact with us now on Facebook, seeking to know more about our Faith. God is opening up hearts even after we came home. It's a miracle and we praise God for these new believers!

2009 HIGHLIGHTS:  Ministered in 6 nations, saw many saved, marriages and families strengthened and healed, preached over 280 times, published a new book, created a new ministry called Side-by-Side which helps Christian leaders’ families and marriages, held outreaches through secular seminars, joined the national leadership team for Foursquare Britain, distributed thousands of books, CD’s, DVD’s and tracts, created new DVD’s and CD teaching series, translated, “Conquering your Goliath,” into Italian, and expanded our staff and volunteer base to 6. It's been a wonderful year!

All our thanks for your prayers and support!

Have a Christ-filled Christmas!

With Love,

Dan and Nori Chesney