What a year it has been in our ministry! It began with challenges as we had to close down our sawmill operations due to lack of profits. However, we soon discovered the real reason behind our struggles. The individual we partnered with turned out to be dishonest and had nefarious intentions. Despite praying together initially, she aimed to seize our property through a slow and expensive legal process, draining our funds. Thankfully, after a long and arduous battle, we managed to reclaim our property, including our sawmills, tractor, and generator. Our team worked tirelessly, and we are grateful for William Joe's invaluable support. We are currently constructing a house for him and his family as a token of our appreciation.

Incredible news – we successfully raised funds for a SmartBox for the Jeremiah Dream school, thanks to the persistence of fellow missionary Gary Friesen. This revolutionary tool will set our school apart from others and attract more students. It's a game-changer, and we invite you to check it out on their website. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Gary and all those who contributed.

We still need a couple of thousand dollars to complete the security wall for the Jeremiah school. A recent break-in emphasized the importance of this barrier, especially with the valuable SmartBox now on our premises.

Our churches are thriving and expanding. The Central Church in Monrovia has new Sunday School teachers, and Pastor Abraham Zogar's church recently witnessed a revival that led to conversions. The Gospel remains our top priority, and our leaders regularly engage in community outreach and fasting.

Our medical clinic celebrated its one-year anniversary, benefitting the local community and providing employment opportunities for our African family. We are in discussions with our former partner to restart operations in Buchanan.

In a few weeks, we plan to send a significant shipment of goods to Liberia. Among the items are folding canes for the blind community to ease their transportation, new shoes for our employed friends, teachers, and pastors, as well as food, Bibles, clothes, school supplies, and storage containers.

We still need support for one pastor and several teachers who volunteer due to a lack of sponsorship.

In February, it will mark 20 years since I first set foot in Africa. Time has flown by, and despite the obstacles, our Lord has worked miracles. We've also witnessed the birth of other ministries stemming from our initial journey, and we praise God for their work.

A heartfelt thank you to all our partners in prayer, time, and finances. Your support has been instrumental in our ministry's success, and we are deeply grateful.