Holmes Christmas Greetings, 2023
2023 Newsletter
TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
Micah’s prophecy of the coming of Jesus in the incarnation provides some fascinating glimpses into the results of the work He would do. “He shall be great unto the ends of the earth” (Micah 5:4). In sending Jesus into the world, it was not God’s purpose simply to bless His people the Jews; it was so that people from many nations would turn from unrighteousness and their empty way of life and trust in Messiah to be their Prophet, Priest, and King. Jesus as the Christ–God’s Anointed One–came as a prophet to bring God’s Word and teach needy sinners about Him and His grace; as a Priest to represent them to God, to sacrifice Himself for them, and to bless them; and as a King to rule over them as their Lord and to defend them from their enemies. This briefly describes what some people refer to as the threefold offices of Christ.
This time of the year provides an excellent opportunity to consider God becoming a man so that we may be brought to God. Have you come to Him in repentance and faith? The invitation of Jesus is still open: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).
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NEWS UPDATE AT A GLANCE
Greetings again from the Holmes family! Matthew continues his studies at college and is well over halfway through. He has enjoyed serving some of our clients in book rollout and promotional videos. Sue helps Jim in various editing and related book-production responsibilities as well as continuing her MA study program–with just one more year to go. Jim continues to serve Shepherd Press on a part-time basis as well as numerous other clients.
Travels have included California, Ohio, the northeast (Boston and Philadelphia), and Michigan. Jim’s sister, Janet, visited for two weeks in the fall, her first-ever visit stateside. As US immigrants, our status changed from being permanent residents to citizens in February and we celebrated this in September at an event with several friends attending.
We send love and best wishes to you for 2024.
Featured Image: Under the Stars and Stripes
Dear Brother,
What fine pics and news of your citizenship! South Africa’s and the UK’s loss was our gain!!
May your 2024 be your best year ever in the Lord.
A Debtor to Mercy Alone,
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Thanks for the update, Jim.
A blessed Christmas to you all.
Thanks for your letter Jim, sounds like you had a wonderful year.
Merry Christmas and a blessed and healthy 2024 to you and your family!
Regards
Bill
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Matthew 1:21, Thou shalt call His name JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins. Praise the LORD for such good news!
It is so good to hear from you and see how the Lord continues to use each of you to accomplish His purposes. I pray you will enjoy all the blessings of Christmas and that God will richly bless you in all you do for His glory as together we serve the One who deserves our utmost.
In the Bond of His Grace, Dave Harrell
Thanks for sharing your exciting year with me. I and the rest of our family have had
a good year. My son turns 65 years this summer will be the end of almost 40 years with
American. My grandson got married this year and my daughter is looking at homes in
Greenville so we will see what is next. I saw you working on those leaves, hope you did not over do it today. Merry Christmas and happy new year. Sincerely Doug
Great to read your annual update. Congratulations on your new citizenship!
Merry Christmas!
Many thanks for your Christmas greetings and news. So you are an American citizen now. What with S. Africa, and the UK, under ‘Nationality’ you could be forgiven for writing ‘Confused.’ (!)
With warmest good wishes, and continued thanks for your labours on my/our behalf.