We would like to wish everyone a Blessed and Happy New Year. The year 2013 will be a year of significant changes for us as a family but we also know that it will be good since we are following God's calling and His leading. It is hard to say "goodbye" to close friends knowing that we won't see them for another 10 months. But at the same time it is encouraging and comforting to know that there are people that do miss us (amazing isn't it!) and look forward to our return in November.
Last night we went to the New Year's Eve service in our church and the sermon was titled "How is your spiritual tan coming?" We felt as if these words were spoken to us just before we leave for Zambia (and probably get a bit of a tan). But the more important question is whether we have grown our spiritual tan. Have we grown closer to the Lord and have we become more obedient?
Our hope and prayer for 2013 is that we and you all may deepen your spiritual tan and become more like Christ in our daily activities. That we may shine His light and show His love to the world around us, wherever we are.
May the Lord bless you richly and keep you close to His heart.
Blog about the mission work of Machteld and Gert Kollenhoven and their daughter Lucinda in Zambia
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