BRAUNINGS'  BY-LINES

 Stephen & Sandra Brauning & family      

Serving with

Christian Reformed World Missions in the Dominican Republic

      Mailing Address: Agape DMG13923

100 Airport Ave.

Venice, FL 34285

Home Phone: 809-922-8486

E-Mail:  stevebrauning@yahoo.com 

Web Site:   www.oocities.org/crwmdr

           Dec. 21, 2007                    Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic       

 

"But when the goodness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous works we had done, but according to his own mercy…” Titus 3:4,5

 

The goodness and love of God has appeared, in the wonder of the incarnation of Jesus Christ.  That goodness and love has brought about salvation and transformation!

 

Yet for many, this salvation has yet not appeared, even though they may see the Christmas story in some form in stores and in the media and hear the words of Christmas carols.  That is why we are so committed to proclaiming the Gospel of God’s salvation by grace through faith here in the Dominican Republic.  Through ministries of church planting, growth, development, leadership training, Christian education, and community development, the Lord has brought about salvation and transformation in many poor communities.  The Lord has provided for this ministry, yet there are still so many needs.

 

First, we ask for your prayers for the missionaries and national church and school leaders. 

Secondly, this Christmas, would you be willing to prayerfully consider a one-time gift that will help the expansion of the Gospel?  Thank you and may the Lord bless your Christmas celebrations with the joy of the appearing of God’s kindness and love.

 

Also, join us in thanks for the home that the Lord has provided for our family.  This Christmas, we are enjoying it especially since Jesse & Rebecca have returned home from college in the U.S. for the holidays.  

 

May God’s kindness and love appear to everyone,

Steve & Sandra Brauning and family

 

Mission support for the Braunings and their ministry may be sent to:

Christian Reformed World Missions

2850 Kalamazoo Ave. SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49560