Our God is faithful time and time again. Your fervent prayers have been answered! Just as the Lord led the Israelites by day in a pillar of cloud and by night in a pillar of fire to the promised land, He has made a way and opened the doors to start Children of Jesus ministry in Ecuador! Christ came to this earth to do the Father’s will - to heal the sick and save sinners. As followers of Christ, that is our vision - to bring Jesus, who is the source of life, to the least of these. Will you join us in prayer and support as we join God in His work in Ecuador, in Peru, in India, and to the ends of the earth?

All COJ children have received food baskets this Christmas season thanks to the faithful support of sponsors like you! Their hearts were filled with joy and thanksgiving for they know that their sponsors have labored and given generously. In Proverbs 19:17, the Lord promises to repay those who are gracious to the poor. May 2023 be a year full of God’s joy and blessings!

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. You have multiplied the nation and increased its joy; they rejoice before You according to the joy of harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. For You have broken the yoke of his burden and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.” (Isaiah 9:2-4) The verses above are an amazing prophetic message regarding our Savior Jesus coming to this world as the light to set the captives free from the bondage of sin and darkness. And yet, when Jesus came, He told His followers and believers that “you are the light of the world!” Let us put our hearts and strengths together in 2023 to shine the brightest light to the poor, needy, and struggling children and youth that are dwelling in the darkness and shadow of death. We are very excited about the new door being opened to the needy children of Ecuador. The community of Duran has several thousand children who have never been to school because they have no means of supporting themselves. It’s not only the darkness of poverty or hardship, but the community of Duran also has the highest crime rate in the entire nation of Ecuador and so many children are dwelling under the shadow of death. We want to shine the light of Jesus to this community. At the same time, we want to reach more orphans in 2023. Let us become the channel of His love and mercy to those who are living with the burden of being orphans without someone to take care of them. Our wonderful Lord will give us the joy of great harvest and plunder, taking back what the enemy has stolen from God’s presence. We will witness and testify how our God has used us to bring life more abundant to the least of these! Furthermore, may our Lord be present in your hearts, in your family, and in all that you do, and may He fill you with greater joy in 2023!