“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

He was with God in the beginning.Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness,

and the darkness has not overcome it.”

John 1:1-5

Dear Street Church family,

I am always struck by the joy of the Lord that invades our services and ministry. We are a joyful lot because the Presence of God is in our midst.

Look at this picture.

You will see one person who is living unsheltered and another who grew up in foster care in the projects and struggles with keeping work and relationships. There is a woman who has been housed and homeless on and off for a number of years and there is a man who battles mental health issues that whisper lies of defeat and hopelessness.

Stories, people, and God.

Yet, they have joy. They are here every week worshipping and giving thanks to Jesus for keeping them alive. Our volunteers give them a community, love, and help navigating life. Your donations help them survive in an economic landscape where buying soap and underwear or paying bills is a challenging reality.

Wait, there was more!

I found joy in bombed out villages in Ukraine where you sent me to love people who have been living in hell. I found joy in memory care units with people who may be complicated and forgetful but are still alive and seeking Jesus as best they can.

The enclosed newsletter shared how far and wide how your gifts went to care for the marginalized, but you did more than can be counted or tallied. You made it possible to give the intangible Kingdom gifts of hope, love, and community. . These are pearls of great price.

As the year closes out, I thank you all for your lavish love and support of the work and my family. I would like to ask you to prayerfully consider a year-end gift to The Street Church as a thank offering for what you have received and as a token of love and solidarity with God’s Family in the field. Help us burn brightly in the dark corners as a beacon to the lost and scattered. You may scan the QR code which will direct you to our website where you can give. Checks must be postmarked before January 1st.

Thank you all and Merry Christmas,

Bryan and The Street Church Family

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