And so this is Christmas

Happy Christmas to everyone. In the midst of all the travel, shopping, more shopping, cooking, visiting, even more shopping, and the occasional Christmas Party that must be attended, we hope you have the time to reflect on the real reason for this day. (Subliminal suggestion: Turn off the phone, the computers, the game consoles, and make some popcorn, then gather as much of your family as you can and watch " A Charlie Brown Christmas")

So how is everyone doing out there? How has this year been for you? What's new on your planet? How have these past few months been? What are you planning for the next year as 2010 looms closer and closer? Have you been naughty or nice?

These last two months have been an interesting mix of work, life, and new discovery.

Mary and the kid's ministry team successfully hosted Kidshaper 2009. This is an NLI sponsored event created to share exciting and innovative ideas for kids ministry. Over 150 delegates, from England, Scotland, Wales,Ireland, and Australia, came together for 3 days to learn, share, and be encouraged. Kid's ministry is so sorely needed, this current generation has had the least exposure to the Word, and thus, the least knowledge of their purpose and the source of their hope.

I've been on a near vertical learning curve regarding the creation of plans to help expand the ministry's reach into a number of new nations. This is whole new ground for myself, and for NLI. Your prayers would be appreciated as we seek new contacts in such places as Moldova, Slovenia, and Kosovo. Plus, to keep me from going completely insane, I'm assisting with the production of NLI's yearly publication "The Dream". Needless to say, I'm not bored.

Looking forward to 2010;
Mary will be in Slovakia for Boost Tour, a two week,four city, traveling kid's ministry production. Not just a "flash in the pan" show, but a mix of preaching, fun, music, play,and prayer, held in conjunction with the local churches, as a way to reach kid's who have yet to hear The Good News of Jesus Christ. So if you're looking for something exciting to do next summer, contact Mary: mary.triller@nlieurope.com

Paul is in the midst of creating an Advocacy Programme to help raise awareness of the great need in the Balkans Region. This area is comprised mostly of nations carved from what was once Yugoslavia. Centuries of ethnic struggle and decades of Communist rule have left the current population stripped of identity, uncertain of the future, and nearly void of any knowledge of Christ. If you want to hear more about the Balkans, and how you can help, feel free to drop me an email: paul.triller@nlieurope.com

On the home front, we brought a little bit of America to the UK when we celebrated Thanksgiving Day with our neighbours. Mary actually found a small shop in Coventry that carries American products. Trust me on this, after what we paid for 2 cans of Libby's Pumpkin, those pies were great!!!!
We had the opportunity to visit Megan, Wayne, Alison, and Emily, in Nicaragua a few weeks ago. Megan had a great itinerary planned. We hit the beach, caught barracuda, went horseback riding, enjoyed a hike to a waterfall, saw countless fireworks, and enjoyed some wonderful grand daughter hugs and kisses. For those of you who don't know, Megan (our favourite eldest daughter) and her amazing husband are missionaries to Nicaragua. If you have a heart for the lost in Nicaragua I suggest you check out their website.

May 2010 be blessed beyond your wildest imagination.
Thank you for your friendship, support, and prayers. We miss all of you.

We are running on faith, but we are not running alone.

Stay true,
Paul and Mary.

Stay in touch via email:
paul@going4the1.com or mary@going4the1.com.

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