Sometimes that’s what prayer is — simply inviting God to join us where we actually are, not because He isn’t already here but because inviting Him reminds us it’s true. —Emily P. Freeman
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Would you help us highlight our 2025 theme, Kingdom Culture?
Even though we live in the tension of the “already but not yet” — signifying that the kingdom is here now, but not in its fullness — we want to embrace the “nowness” of the kingdom. We want to demonstrate the goodness of Jesus as we bear fruit in every good work. We want to proclaim the goodness of Jesus as we point others toward Him in all opportunities.
Through Update, we want to stay connected as a global family and learn from one another. Would you be willing to help us? Send us your pictures and stories of how your congregation is collectively living as citizens of the kingdom! Email elizabeth.mullins@gci.org
Join us in congratulating these GCI graduates from the Southern hemisphere who graduated in December 2024.
Conner Kurzawa
Seaford, Victoria, Australia
Trafalgar High School
Principal’s Award
Molly Regazzoli
Logan, Queensland, Australia
Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (LORDS)
Australian Defense Force Cadet (highest rank)
Miriama Marama Elliot
Suvi, Fiji
University of Fiji
Bachelor of Nursing Science
Honours
Dear Friends,
My recent CAT results are in, and the picture is far from rosy. The scan shows a clear advance of my illness, particularly in the liver and the lungs. My oncologist said he would tell his other patients, “It’s over.” He said in my case, he would not say so since until now, I’ve beaten all survival odds. I responded that it was not my own efforts that have been keeping me alive, but God.
Without delay, I began a new cycle of chemo treatment yesterday. The treatment has been adjusted to a “more aggressive” level. It is my 37th cycle.
I wish I could share better news with you, but we must recognize the situation as it is. Your prayers are an anchor of hope. Thanks for not giving up on me.
Together we are stronger!
Santiago Lange, Elder
Stuttgart, Germany
“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” — Martin Luther
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Discover the transformative power of Christ’s love in our new series GCI Testify. Join us as members from our global fellowship share testimonies of their experiences with Jesus through GCI congregations and ministries. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness firsthand the impact of the Spirit in and through GCI.
Watch the entire series here.
I am excited that GCI is investing in providing ways for formal education to be part of the development of our leaders.”
Meet José Lopez, the Ministry Training Center Coordinator in Sun Valley and Hawthorne, California.
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