December 2015
Greetings Friends and Family,
Merry Christmas from The White House! =) It is so amazing to think that 2015 is
nearing its completion, and that a new year is about to begin. Time passes by quickly. Remember when it took “forever” for a whole
year to pass?!
Marcelo is in 1st grade this year, and loves
reading, tinkering, and is very detailed.
He is very determined in most everything he does, or doesn’t do. He played his first team sport this year, and
has since decided he plans to be a professional soccer player. Obviously, he ended up loving soccer!
Ethan is in the 4th grade this
year, and also loves reading, art, music, and sports. He is detailed as well, and this particularly
shines in his drawings or art projects.
He is also a gifted athlete. He
is currently playing basketball, played soccer earlier this year, and dreams of
being a professional football player.
Both boys learned how to play chess this year, and I’m amazed at their
ability to strategize.
Although Mario has been a pastor for over 10 years, this
year he pursued becoming a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God. In addition to being on the pastoral staff at
our church, he oversees a counseling ministry at the church, and has his own private
counseling practice in a nearby town. He
is the lead pastor for our 5pm service on Sundays, and we love being a part of
our church and community. He also had
the opportunity to climb Mt. Adams this year, and hopes to climb Mt. Rainer in
the near future! Michelle continues teaching Spanish to elementary aged
students, and leading a Summer Enrichment program through our church’s
preschool. A highlight for her continues
to be leading a week long Missions Emphasis week for elementary aged students,
sharing about Unreached People Groups (UPG) and praying for our church’s
adopted UPG’s.
More than anything, we are thankful to the Lord for His
great gift of salvation. Because of Jesus, we no longer need to be separated
from God. This Truth offers us hope
daily, in both the good times and the hard. It is our deepest desire that you
each know God’s immense love for you. Whether or not you know Him, may this
year mark a newness in your understanding of His love for you. May this be true for our family as well.
Sincerely,
Mario, Michelle, Ethan and Marcelo White
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the
government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful,
Counselor, Almighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
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