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We pray that you will have a Blessed Christmas and a Joyous New Year
From the staff of the eSTAR Foundataion, Chiang Mai, Thailand |
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Dear Norm
We can all agree that 2020 has been a difficult year because of Covid19. It has affected each of us in different ways. We are grateful we have a God that loves us and cares for us throughout life's difficulties. God cares for us so much that two thousand years ago he sent Jesus to save us from the temporary problems of this world. If we believe in Him in the end we will be with Him in heaven and away from life's struggles. Let’s pray that 2021 will be a better year and we can put Covid19 behind us.
Even with Covid19 this has been a significant year for us with many positive changes and ministry triumphs.
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Rosalie Kay Wilkinson
The most significant event for us in 2020 was in January with the birth of our first grandchild – Rosalie Kay. Mary Kay was able to be with her when she was born but left when she was three weeks old. Its been a joy to watch her grow as we “talk” with her over the internet. It is difficult not to be with her and to hold her. |
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Moved to a new house
After Mary Kay returned from the US things in Thailand slowed down significantly due to Covid19. During this time, we moved into a new house right next to our Thai foundation. It’s a blessing to be able to walk to the office now rather than driving.
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Spread of the Gospel
For three months the FJCCA was not able to evangelize in new villages due to Covid19 but were able to visit and encourage house churches. Bags of rice to families who had no income during this time.
After Thailand opened again the FJCCA started planting churches by sharing the Gospel with people who have never heard of Jesus. From June until August 120 house churches were started. In the four years since the movement started the FJCCA has started 900 house churches.
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Important Ministry Update
Please be aware we have moved all our personal support to go through the C&MA
If you would like to bless us with a year-end gift please mail your check to
The C&MA
8595 Explorer Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Importatnt: write " Dwight & Mary Kay Martin/mm" on the memo line
or go to https://dwimar.com/67o to give online |
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Historic Baptism Service
On September 6, 2020 Dwight had the privilege of being a part of a historic baptism service in Thailand. On this day the FJCCA baptized 1,435 new believers in Jesus. These new believers came from five different provinces. If you haven’t seen the video of this baptism you can view it at https://youtu.be/AhUa1V_CnFk
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Vision 2021
In October we had an FJCCA leadership camp. In this camp our church planters established their 2021 goal. Starting on November 1, 2020 to October 30, 2021 the FJCCA is committed to starting 800 churches. We are well on the way in reaching this goal and plan to start 300 during this Christmas season alone.
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Chest Pains
In November Dwight started having some chest pains and went the hospital to check it out. After having an angiogram, the doctor discovered one of his main heart arteries was 99% occluded. After a five-hour procedure the doctor was able to clear the blockage and place two stents in the artery to keep it open. We praise the Lord there was no heart damage and the chest pains have gone away.
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Thai Citizenship
One week after getting out of the hospital the local government office called and said Dwight’s Thai citizenship was approved and to come in and receive his new Thai ID card. We praise the Lord this has come through. Dwight having dual citizenship will make it much easier for us to do ministry in Thailand.
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Future Plans
Mary Kay is planning to go to the United States in February 2021. Dwight will probably return for a visit to the US after April. All of this is dependent upon Covid19 and when Mary Kay will be able to return to Thailand.
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Thank you for being ministry partners with us. Without you we could not be here.
Blessings,
Dwight and Mary Kay
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