Merry Christmas from Ancient Words!

Dear Friends,

One of the highlights of 2025 was to travel to Israel to shoot a video series about The Messiah in the Appointed Times.  It was thrilling to record videos in locations where Jesus actually fulfilled the prophesies.  The Lord truly blessed with a fantastic travel-group, perfect weather and perfect peace – everything came together like clockwork.

We are working with Fort Worth Bible Church to integrate the videos into the 2026 church calendar and writing a companion book, entitled The Appointed Times in Christian Worship to help churches around the world integrate these special teachings into their worship.

Myanmar

So many things happened in Myanmar this year... Steven & Julie conducted – IDP mission trips to more than 2,000 IDPs.  With hands of love, they distributed food and the gospel.  From March thru July, they made multiple trips to Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Shan State, and Sagaing to provide relief to earthquake victims, distributing the gospel, food, relief supplies, and more than 300 water purifiers.  Julie also taught Healing the Wounds of Trauma to the church leaders from Myanmar Baptist Convention, earthquake victims in Mandalay, and to Myanmar refugees in Malaysia.

Meanwhile, the AWM Training Center is heavily utilized with the afternoon classes for Grades 1-5, weekly prayer, youth meetings, children’s Sunday School, and Sunday worship services. Seminars included: Evangelism Training, Christian Family, How to Study the Bible, Mental Health Awareness, and Trauma Healing, along with a fun Sports Day for students.  One of the most exciting events will be our upcoming Christmas Celebration for 200+ people, including unbelieving neighbors.  A hot lunch, and Christmas drama will be the highlights.

Thanks so much for being a part of this work of the Kingdom – the Lord is using you to make great things happen.  May He bless you with a meaningful Christmas!

Love in Christ,