As I manage to find a few moments to ponder the usual busyness of the Christmas season, I reflect on 2008. It has been an stretching year, a huge year, and yet I am so grateful when I think of how God has touched the lives of so many. Bringing the ship to Australia was one of the largest undertakings of OM Australia in recent years. To see people’s lives transformed whether through receiving Christ in their lives or taking up the baton for global mission however that looks in their world – going, giving, supporting, praying or mobilising… made the extra effort put in by everyone associated with the visit worthwhile. And as I ponder Christmas, I am reminded that this is what it is all about, seeing people growing in their understanding and love of Christ. Sam, one of my colleagues reminded me as I was reflecting on the past year - Is 9:7 sums it up: “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and for ever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this."

May I take a moment in your busy world to thank you for the part you have played in OM Australia in 2008 and to wish you and your family a special and blessed Christmas and New Year.

Jonathan Rodwell
National Director
OM Australia