One New Year’s Eve at London’s Garrick Club, British dramatist Frederick Lonsdale was asked by Symour Hicks to reconcile with a fellow member. The two had quarreled in the past and never restored their friendship. "You must," Hicks said to Lonsdale. "It is very unkind to be unfriendly at such a time. Go over now and wish him a happy New Year." So Lonsdale crossed the room and spoke to his enemy. "I wish you a happy New Year," he said, "but only one".

As the New Year approaches Judy and I wish you all many happy New Years to come. We thank you all for your cards, calls, and gifts during Christmas and all your hard work during 2011. It is a joy to be with you.

As we all enter into a new year, I continue my challenge to us all to bring at least one (hopefully more) person to Christ in 2012. Our witness is essential if we are to spread the message of God’s love and salvation.

I urge us all to join the "My Ministry" efforts here at Rehoboth in order to discern and respond to the things that God is calling us to in 2012.

May we all stay focused on the Cross and always remember the words of Jesus from the Lord’s prayer, "thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven".

In our coming let us all take to heart the Prayer of St. Francis where we hear the words "Lord make me an instrument of Your peace."

In our going let us all share with others the old Irish blessing:

"May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.

May the sun shine be warm upon your face,

and rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand."

In Christ,

Doug