Here we are again celebrating what Paul declared, “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15). Christmas without this gift would be empty and meaningless. Fortunately for us who believe, that gift is nothing short of Wonderful! We trust you will enjoy a blessed Christmas and New Year.
We’ve had the privilege of sharing the good news of this indescribable gift in many ways throughout this year. In Israel, with a group of almost 40, the highlight was during the communion service in the Garden Tomb area when our friend, Charlie Brooks, made that special decision to invite Jesus Christ to be his Savior. In March we taught on Paul’s life while on a trip in Turkey, Greece and Rome. In addition Lud has had the privilege of speaking in a number of churches during the year.
And of course, the radio program continues to be an outreach to thousands of people. It is humbling to receive word from folk who are touched by this outreach. Here is a recent email: “I am a regular listener on my way to work. It’s been helpful for me many times, as I am a Sunday School teacher and deacon at our church and I tend to pay particular attention to the various methods of study explained during the programs.”
This year Lud taught on the life of the Apostle Paul and the book of Romans. The contents are being published into a daily devotional. Unlocking the Mystery of the Ages will be available before years end. If you’d like to obtain a copy, please let us know. Lud’s book, You Can Make Things Happen, has also been produced in Spanish this year.
Throughout the year we have been busy traveling to visit our family, now scattered to the Chicago/Wheaton area, Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia. During the year we had the joy of having a granddaughter, Emma Kate, born to Jeff and Beth – our twelfth grandchild. And then, our first great grandson, Miles Andrew, was born to Sara and Mike Farnsley!!! Presently two grandsons are in their senior year in college, three others are in college, and one senior in High School. The younger five are progressing in their studies and many diverse activities. We are very proud of them all.
We appreciate so much your prayer support for our ministry. If, as you pray, you are inclined to support the ministry financially, you can make your checks out to Lud Golz Ministries, or Getting God’s Message, and send them to this address: Lud Golz, 9584 Kinsman Rd., Novelty, OH 44072.