Praises!

• Discipleship abroad! We have been discipling a lady who doesn't live up at Cherith Brook, but wanted to be a part. She has been reading Mark's book Grace in Plain Sight. We have done many video conferences/phone calls with her to discuss what the Lord is showing her through God's Word. 
• We have a new discipleship student! Jude joined us at the beginning of January and has been a blessing to all of us. He is hungry for the Word of God and wants to learn more about the Grace of God. 
• Cole and Sarah's cabin add-on is almost finished! With their growing family an add on was necessary to give them more room in their home. The walls are up, mudding and taping the sheet-rock has begun. Soon they will painting and getting carpet to finish it! We welcomed baby Eliana this December. She is so cute!
• Mark Aaron and Rebecca have taken some time off this winter to travel and see family. Their daughter, Gracelyn is growing fast and they wanted to visit Rebecca's grandma in California because time is precious.
• Jeremiah and Erica although they have left the mountain are doing amazing things in Southern California! They are Youth Pastoring and part of a community center for youth. They had a baby in June named Olivia and we got to officially meet her in December!
• God is continuing to provide financially. We often quote, "Where God leads He provides." We have found this to be true in all of our years of ministry. He continues to amaze us! Thank you to all who have helped and are continuing to invest in what God is doing. It never ceases to take our breath away. Since moving back from Mexico we have built a cabin for Cole and Sarah, built a storage barn/shop, built a cabin for Mark and Christine, built a home for Rebecca and MarkAaron, and not to mention all of the maintenance that goes into having a community. ​ ​

Prayer Requests

• Mark has been asked to step in and help a local church. They are undergoing some changes and we are travelling two hours one-way to be a part of this fellowship. We leave on Saturday and come back home on Monday. He has been doing one-on-one counseling with the previous Pastor. Please pray for us as we endeavor to encourage and unpack some deep things. Spiritual warfare is a real thing and we need prayers that we will stay faithful and not be impacted by the devil's schemes. 
• We are asking for prayers of safety while we are working at the cabin. We use many different kinds of tools, so safety is a big concern.
• Health - that we would all stay healthy during this time of flu season. We are asking for continued prayers for Christine and that the cancer would not return.  Mark has been on a weight loss journey and has currently lost 45 pounds. Please pray that he would continue to do well and not be tempted to give up. He is feeling much better and all of the swelling in his leg is gone.​

Needs for Cherith Brook

Cole and Sarah need a few things to finish out their add-on. They are looking for carpet, paint, a propane refrigerator, and wood trim.
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Our truck that we use for firewood isn't running very smoothly. We are praying for either a way to fix it or a new/used truck to replace it. We are also praying for a 15 passenger van so that we can have room to pick up people when they arrive from the airport, etc.

We are also looking for a full-sized propane oven. We will be putting this in the girls' cabin and taking the small apartment size oven that is currently there and bringing it to the tiny cabin that Mark and Christine occupy.

Thank you for all the prayers and support! Cherith Brook would not exist without you!

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"A new command I give you; Love one another, As I have loved you, so you must love one another." John 14:34