December 2014
Third Culture Kids
Serving the Lord all over the World
Guten Tag! (“Hello” in German)
Salut (pronounced saw loo) is a way for friends to say “hello” in France.
Hola! Como Estas? (“Hello, how are you?” in Spanish)
Sa-wat-dee kraup is when a boy says “hello” in Thai.
Sa-wat-dee kah is when a girl says “hello” in Thai.
We are the Third Culture Kids (TCK). We are the children of missionaries
sent out by the Christian & Missionary Alliance to tell people in other countries about Christ. We live all over the world: Germany, France, Asia, Africa,
Thailand and South America to name a few.
Christmas is an exciting time! We have an opportunity to share the story of
the birth of Jesus Christ to the people we meet in our countries. Each country has different traditions for Christmas. Did you know the Christmas tree
started in Germany? Another celebration in some parts of France is that 13
different desserts are eaten! All the desserts are made from different types of
fruit, nuts and pastries.
Mark & Leah Long
Anastasia & Simon
Seqou, Mali
In the United States, you celebrate Christmas on December 25th. There are
some countries like Thailand and Mongolia that
consider December 25th as regular working day.
They don’t know about Jesus’ birthday and why he
is important. Like you, we are here to spread the
good news about our Savior.
Thank you for praying for us!
TCK
Sam & Jen Stemple
Jordan, Noelle, Matthew & Katrina
Black Forest Academy, Germany
James & Lisa Schuenke
Skyler, Raeleigh, Makai
San Salvador, El Salvador
Tao Lee & Tang Thao
Abraham & Selah
Bangkok, Thailand
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Tony & Raeni Roos
Fayth & Hannah
Paris, France
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Dan & Katie Kolins, in Terrassa, Spain ~ [email protected]
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Praise God for his faithfulness all throughout our first year here in Spain.
Pray with us for wisdom as we make decisions about the future.
Mark & Leah Long, Ségou, Mali ~ [email protected] (Anastasia & Simon)
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Praise God that we found a building to rent for our community center.
Pray for protection from further spread of Ebola and for peace in the north.
Pray for safety as Leah is traveling to train teachers and others about Ebola.
S & W in Eastern Europe ~
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Pray for Caleb and Maggie especially that God would renew their desire to grow and attend the group weekly.
Pray that Shelby would place her faith in Christ.
Pray for God’s complete healing and restorative work in M’s life.
David & Chris Manfred, Phnom Penh, Cambodia ~ [email protected]
(Joshua, Joel, Janelle, & Jenna)
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Pray that the miracle of Christmas will be clearly communicated in many ways and in many places and that there will be
open hearts to receive Emmanuel in true faith.
Pray that the Lord’s hand of safety over all of us in the mission and for our Cambodian brothers and sisters as a lot of
miles will be traveled for Christmas Celebrations.
Dennis & Marilyn Maves on home assignment from Mongolia~ [email protected].
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Praise the Lord for the many Mongolians who are studying in the KLTC classes.
Continue to Pray for completed healing and continued improved vision for Dennis’ eye.
Pray for the monthly church leadership training, and that the church leaders will lead their churches with boldness in the
power of the Holy Spirit.
Valary & Mally McLoughlin (Mullenix), Viroflay, France ~ [email protected]
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Pray that we would be able to connect during the holiday season with our neighbors. Pray for their salvation.
Pray for growth in our relationship with the Lord and in our marriage.
Tony & Raeni Roos, Paris, France ~ [email protected] (Fayth & Hannah)
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Pray for our friends who do not know the joy of Christmas.
Pray for a team from Huntington University lead by Caitlin Trainer (January 7-20, 2015).
James & Lisa Schuenke, San Salvador, El Salvador ~ [email protected] (Skyler, Raeleigh, Makai)
(repeat request)
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Pray that we can balance the needs of home, ministry and completion of the application process for permanent placement.
Valerie Stellrecht, Dominican Republic ~ [email protected]
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Praise God for the eight who were baptized at the Encounter Church in November.
Pray for the special events being planned for December, and for opportunities to reach people for Christ who will understand the true meaning of Christmas.
Sam & Jen Stemple, BFA in Germany ~ [email protected] (Jordan, Noelle, Matthew & Katrina) (repeat request)
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Pray for safety as the students are traveling home for Christmas break.
Pray for our time with our son, Jordan, as he returns from college to spend the break with us.
Tou Lee & Tang Thao, Bangkok in Thailand ~ [email protected] (Abraham & Selah) repeat request
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Praise God for our small groups in Thailand. They are growing stronger and deeper in love with Jesus.
Pray for our travels as we continue our tour around the USA.
B&M, J&D, E&C, S&K, and T&H, Creative Access Workers around the World
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Praise God for our workers who are serving the Lord in difficult places. Pray for health and safety for them.
Pray for their marriages and families to remain strong in the Lord. Pray for opportunities to share Christ.
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