Christmas with the Guam Merrells

Christmas in Guam with the Merrells--a quick run-down.
As most of you are starting Christmas Day, Kathy & I are finishing ours. It's been a good celebration.
Yesterday, we had guests for breakfast. Alex, Dani, Bekah, Micah, Isaiah, Selah, & Meleah. 9 people filled our apartment, but it was filled with fun. The kids went home to watch a movie--they also live on campus--so we actually had adult conversation for almost an hour. Prior to our guest's arriving, while Kathy finished the prep for breakfast, I took one of our students to the airport. We aren't sure this is the best thing for this student--going to the mainland to work for a semester--kind of shaky looking family connection there. Please pray. Kathy needed to practice some music, I put in a couple of hours on a campus maintenance project and we both did some last minute shopping. Last night Kathy and I both had part in our Guam church's candlelight service. Prior to the service there was a soup and bread supper. We enjoyed the meal and the program.

This morning we had a light breakfast on the beach, came home & opened presents, then went to some dear friends' house for a great meal at noon. I think there were 10 of us there. On the way home, we stopped at the Hyatt to see the decorations. That's a real gingerbread house. Then we spent the rest of the evening relaxing.

We miss those of you on the other side, but we had a good couple of days. We pray yours is good, as well.

Like the enlightened Scrooge, we are seeking to live in the Spirit of Christmas all year long.

H&K

Christmas Greeting

Christmas Greetings from the Merrells, The Guam Merrells, that is

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Welcome to H&K's mailing list. View this email in your browser Merry Christmas, Howard. We mentioned in our last note that we were planning to send a Christmas greeting. We decided to do something different and put together a  video. It's about the  right length for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Or, if you are in a warm place, like we are, a glass of iced tea. Our video comes with a free bonus. Felis Nabidat. That's Merry Christmas in Chamarro. Click on the picture to view our Christmas video. In case you didn't get a chance to look at it, yet, here is the link to the latest Tide's Currents, PIU's quarterly newsletter. By His Grace--the grace of Christmas, H&K Our mailing address is: Howard & Kathy Merrell 172 Kinney;s Road Mangilao GU 96913

Latest PIU Newsletter

Hi, Merry Christmas. We have plans to send out a Christmas communique, but right now I want to make you aware of latest edition of The Tide's Currents. Since this is what we do, I suppose you could say that in many ways this publication represents a ministry report from us. A couple of the articles are either by me, or directly about us. One article that I'm very pleased with is an interview between me and one of our instructors, Iotaka Choram. It will help you understand some of the cultural issues we have to deal with. Or maybe I should say it will help you understand some of the cultural issues that we force on others by our presence here. Either way, I think it will help you understand what we are about. A couple of real quick things: We will be on this side of the globe through the Holidays. By God's grace, we are enjoying good health. We are praying for those of you who are facing severe winter weather. Here is the link to the latest Tide's Currents. By His Grace, H&K