Jeff, Jodi, Jenna, Jared, Jaden, and Jilynn Demerly

Jeff and Jodi Demerly
ABWE Global Ministries Team  

December 2011

Although Thanksgiving has come and gone, we want you to know that when we list our blessings and reason for giving God thanks, our support team quickly comes to mind.  We count on your prayer support for effective, fruitful ministry.  Thank you for your partnership with us in the spread of the gospel both locally and globally.

Local Ministry

• The Lord has given us recent witnessing opportunities with our neighbors, relatives, and landlord.
• Jodi has been teaching a Ladies Bible Study and using her musical abilities to serve the Lord.
• Jeff began serving as part of our Adult Bible Fellowship teaching team.
• Our family ministered in music and speaking for our church’s senior’s group for their Christmas Dinner.
• Jenna and Jared are serving in nursing homes and feeding the homeless with their youth group.

We are thankful for these opportunities for ministry and witness and ask for your prayers that we be used of God to reach people and build His church.

Global Ministry

• Last weekend, ABWE hosted a Students Mission Forum in which about 50 college students came to the ABWE home office to learn more about missions.  Many of these students desire to serve God in world missions, and it was our privilege to help answer their questions and encourage them.
• Jeff has been helping to finish a missionary manual for ABWE missionaries.  This is a major document that affects our entire missionary family, so much prayer and wisdom is needed.
• We have been organizing a Global Summit for all ABWE regional leaders around the world.  This is an annual five day conference in January and one of the most important weeks of the year in terms of global impact.
• Jeff will be traveling to Cambodia in February to be one of the trainers for the Asia Leadership Team meetings.  

Please pray for us in each of these ministries.  We need His help, guidance, and blessing.

Family

• Jenna and Jared were both baptized this fall.
• Since school started in September, we’ve had Jenna in high school, Jared middle school, Jaden elementary school, Jilynn home, soccer practices, school play, after school clubs, youth group, etc.  Many of you can probably relate!

Jesus said in John 10, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”  May you enjoy the fullness of God’s presence through His Son Jesus Christ this Christmas season and into the new year!