I have to tell you, I am so ecstatic to watch 2009 and its' challenges and hardships come to the end of their terms. My family and I are thankful to the Lord that by His grace He has sustained us and is increasingly, thru faith, conforming us into the image of His dear Son, Jesus Christ.
Sha'Tavia, my twin daughter, through the year ShaTavia (youth leader) have been making an impact in her community and communities of others. Was selected to be student ambassador representing USA in six countries including, FRANCE, ENGLAND, IRELAND, WALES, NETHERLANDS AND BELGIUM for 20 days; in Summer 2009. ShaTavia, was chosen out of the 40 of hundreds of delegates as the best that our country has to offer. She was able to help tear down the wall of division in other countries by promotimg world peace giving others the knowledge to increase understanding between citizens of the world.
She also was selected with an elite group of published poets to receive a special honor the 2008 Editor's Choice Award for, "being recognize with the prestigious because of her artistic accomplishments and unique perspective--characteristics found in the most noteworthy poetic works."; according to the The International Library of Poetry, for her outstanding literary achievement.
Sha'Tavia will be graduating in May 20, 2010. She brings alot of smiles and joy to people that is around her, which is a blessing when we live in such an uptight generation. Such a blessing!
Jerevon, my (yungchow)youngest child, is doing very well in his french education and he is such a great teacher at his young age. So unique and peculiar but so many gifts and abilities. God's hand is definitely on this child, so I must ask for His grace to raise him in the nurture of the Lord. Being a parent is a great honor, we are not raising them for our own selfish needs but we are stewards over future soldiers in the army of the Lord.
In this upcoming year I believe God wants us to become "salty". You will not rejoice if you don't understand Jesus definition of this word. You see, salt is known to be valued around the world. When Jesus said 'you are the salt of the earth', He was saying that you are valuable to this earth in which you live in. If you lose your saltness, you are not worthy of your salt, so you are counted worthless. Even employers know that, the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word salt. Those of you that get a salary, get it because you are worthy of it.
We are going to have to increasely allow the spirit of God to arrest our lives totally to fulfill this endtime plan of the Lord -- with signs and wonders following. Your participation (salt) is valuable in fulfilling this plan.
Also, I want to thank you to all of you that have given your support, contributions and prayers for our ministry and family. Continue to send up the timbrel unto Heaven's Gate as we do the same for you.
As I close, I want you to walk in expectance in this upcoming year begin to foresee all the promises of God manifesting in and through your life.
... because God is able!
Our family pray that you and yours have a blessed and joyful Christmas Season and a happy New Year!
With Love,
the Elias-Wms., LaTonya, Sha'Tavia, and Jerevon
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.- Isaiah 9:6
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