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Greetings and Happy New Year! As we say goodbye to 2013 and greet 2014, we see God's faithfulness and guidance and are grateful for the opportunities to serve Him and others.

Ministry Milestones in 2013

Member care/pastoral care for Latin missionaries- We are excited about the opportunities we have to mentor, encourage and counsel missionaries from Latin America who are spreading the gospel around the world. Ten years ago we started facilitating workshops for Latin missionaries and helping with the translation of member care materials into Spanish. We see the need and are looking forward to continuing and broadening this ministry. Currently we are in contact with a network of people in Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico, Argentina, and other countries.

Coaching and mentoring- Dick enjoys working with the World Venture central region connections director. He coaches and mentors young people who are interested in missions on Moody and Wheaton College campuses.

Sharpening Your Interpersonal Skills workshops- We organized and co-facilitated a four and a half day workshop on the Wheaton College campus for participants from 3 mission agencies, staff from Wheaton College and intercultural students. One of the students is a Philippine missionary to Vietnam and would like to use the interpersonal skills principles in her work in Vietnam. Dick also facilitated a SYIS workshop in Minnesota at the Minnesota Renewal Center.

Pastoral counseling and leadership opportunities- God has provided opportunities to counsel and advise here in the local church where we are actively involved. We praise Him for how He is working in peoples' lives.

Ministry to Mexico- Because of the violence in the area of Torreon, Dick has not been able to travel to meet with the seminary leaders. He has been able to help the pastors in Mexico organize and begin the new distance seminary. He is looking forward to going to Mexico in 2014.

Graduation from Wheaton Graduate School- After three years of study, Lori finished her master's degree in Clinical Psychology in August! She plans to take the licensure exam during the first half of 2014.

Family- We have become an international family. We are happy that our son-in-laws, daughters, son and grandson are living near us in Chicago. As we write this letter, Dick's father is battling cancer and is very sick. We ask for prayer for the whole family.

Please pray for support needs- We are very thankful for present and new partners. Yet, we are so under supported (74.5%) that after taxes our salary is less than 1,000 dollars a month. Most of our monthly ministry funds are being used to pay for rent.

Please pray for increased support and new financial and prayer partners and for the Latin American missionaries who serve the Lord in so many parts of the world.

Serving Him with you,

Dick and Lori Greenman