Champions Corner - A Year in Review

Champions Corner Ned and Marlene McGrady

What a whirlwind and amazing year we have had. As 2019 comes to a close, we wanted to share with our family and friends a snap shot of this past year. We thank you for your continued support and prayers for our ministry. We are so thankful for your faithful support and prayers for this work.

In this issue:

• ·  A summary of this year’s ministry highlights.
• ·  A special wish for a very Merry Christmas and most blessed New Year.
• ·  A message of THANKS to you for your prayers and support.

 “I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven.” Psa. 89:1-2

January- We were involved in three, week long trainings at our mission headquarters in Marion, IN. Helping to debrief returning missionaries, and assisting in preparation of sending out new global workers to the nations.

February- We traveled to Peru for a ministry trip to conduct a retreat for workers.  We had a great time of worship, and renewal. Our missionaries were greatly encouraged as we spent time in prayer, listening and learning.

March- Was a month to work out of the office at headquarters.

April- Our granddaughter Rowen turned three and got a baby sister for her birthday. Elliot Justine was born on April 22 and we welcomed her to our family. Marlene celebrated her birthday just one day before Elliot came into the world. Marlene, Rowen, and Elliot all share April birthdays.

May- Ned surprised Marlene with a trip to Yankee Stadium. Having grown up in Upstate New York, Marlene has always been a Yankee’s fan and she had a dream to go to a game. We had a great day and the Yankee’s won, making the day complete.

June and July- We stayed in Marion, IN and assisted with several trainings, Renewals, Camps and other conferences that we were involved in. WGM does a great job of training, encouraging and helping to prepare global workers to help make positive change in our world. Currently we have over 250 workers serving in over 25 countries around the world. We are honored to be a part of their lives and help to support their success in mission work.

August- One of the frequent questions we are asked is “how do we take care of ourselves?” In answer to this question we took a two week sabbath vacation and went to the beach and to the mountains and had a great time of personal renewal and practicing what we preach in the stewardship of our own self-care.

September- We had global workers in to Marion, from around the world, for a time of Debriefing and Renewal.

October- We traveled to the WGM Asia/Oceana Field Retreat that was held in Manila, Philippines. Over 30 missionaries and their kids met for a week of teaching and spiritual encouragement. After that retreat we traveled to Papua New Guinea and visited our missionaries working in that area of the world. 

 November- We traveled to the “End of the Earth” Ushuaia, Argentina for a field retreat with our global workers serving in there. God met with us in a great way as we shared in this time of retreat together.

December- is the time to say, 

“Thank you again for your support and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!” 

from Ned and Marlene McGrady