And finally......

WE HAVE SOME NEWS!!! After months and months (and more months) of waiting for an interview in the local immigration office, we finally received a letter stating that we are to appear for the interview on December 20 at 8:45 a.m. Interestingly enough, the letter was sent one day after our lawyer's office went to Atlanta to inquire about our case. During this week, we will be preparing for this interview. Please pray for us, as this will make a difference in our future and ministry. Specifically, pray for favor with the interviewing officer and wisdom as we respond to questions.

With the coming of the Christmas season, we have been extra busy. The previously empty calendar began to fill up rather quickly. We finished up our Christmas CD, and have had opportunities to play Christmas music at several churches, plus present the ministry for the first time to a church and several individuals. And just when we thought we were finished for the month and could concentrate on nothing more than the interview, we had a request to give a Christmas concert at a local chiropractor's office this coming week! We thank God for these opportunities to minister, and hope that our music and ministry has touched many hearts. We also thank God for the many individuals who have given to support our ministry out of love, and for some personal gifts that will cover any expenses associated with the interview.

In the Dominican Republic, our “home” church there will be having their Christmas program this Saturday. Although we are not able to be there, Abel has worked hard for the last few months on Christmas compositions for the choir and children's choir, which they will be singing as part of the program. In Juan Tomás, the students at Fountain of Life school are again decorating each classroom for Christmas. We pray that as they prepare their nativity scenes and other decorations that their hearts would be opened to the true reason for Christmas.

Thank you for your support and prayers. We pray for God's blessings on all of you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.