Dear Coopers Gap family,

We thank God upon every remembrance of you! (Phil. 1:3).  We are grateful and humbled by your continued love and support for us and for all of our family in the many ways you have expressed your care. You have truly made us all feel “right at home.” We appreciate the opportunity to join in Christmas celebrations this year as we all focus on Christ, our redeemer and our hope. Thank you for the ways you have embraced our missionary families, especially with Nathan and Tessa and their children being with us physically recently. Your love for them and for us and the ways you have encouraged us all with your words and tangible expressions for us, our children, and our grandchildren have been most meaningful.

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We are grateful beyond words to share this time with you and your families with an understanding that comes from the love of Christ as our anchor.

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May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all (2 Corinthians 13:14).

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We love you and pray for you all in the joys and challenges you face now and in the coming year.

             In Christ,

                       Pastor Tom and Crystal

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WHO I AM IN CHRIST

 

I am accepted...

• I am God's child.  John 1:12-13

• I am a friend of Jesus Christ.  John 15:15

• I have been justified.  Romans 5:1

• I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit.  1 Corinthians 6:17

• I’ve been bought with a price and I belong to God.  1 Corinthians 6:19-20

• I am a member of Christ's body.  1 Corinthians 12:27

• I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child.  Ephesians 1:3-8

• I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins.  Colossians 1:13-14

• I am complete in Christ.  Colossians 2:9-10

• I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ.  Hebrews 4:14-16

 

I am secure...

• I am free from condemnation.  Romans 8:1-2

• I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances.  Romans 8:28

• I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God.  Romans 8:31-39

• I have been established, anointed and sealed by God.  2 Corinthians 1:21-22

• I am hidden with Christ in God.  Colossians 3:1-4

• I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me.  Philippians 1:6

• I am a citizen of heaven.  Philippians 3:20

• I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.  2 Timothy 1:7

• I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.  1 John 5:18  

 

I am significant...

• I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life.  John 15:5

• I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.  John 15:16

• I am God's temple.  1 Corinthians 3:16

• I am a minister of reconciliation for God.  2 Corinthians 5:17-21

• I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm.  Ephesians 2:6

• I am God's workmanship.  Ephesians 2:10

• I may approach God with freedom and confidence.  Ephesians 3:12

• I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.  Philippians 4:13

 

 

May we live each day of 2026 in the assurance of who God has made us in Christ.

 

Pastor Tom