It's hard to believe that this time last year I was packing my suitcases and embarking on a year of ministry and studies and stretching in Europe.  It's now 12 months later and after two wonderful semesters in Germany, an outreach to India and many other places, I am now back in Nashville finally unpacking! 

Among the sweaters and saris and books and mementos that now cover my apartment floor - there is a "prize possession":  a photograph of the students I had the privilege of teaching my second semester at Calvary Chapel Bible College - Siegen.  You could offer me a million dollars for it, and I would have to tell you "no thank you" because it is priceless to me.  The radiant faces of these brothers and sisters in Christ from Germany, America, Slovenia and Brazil represent to me what the Lord is doing in these last days.  Around the globe, He is raising up worshipers of Christ Jesus in Spirit and truth to be around the Throne, giving Him glory. 

These students are like you and me.  They have good days and bad days.  They have trials and growing pains.  They have challenges and victories.  And yet deeper than their circumstances is an abiding joy in their Savior and a deep desire to share that joy with others.  You can see it in their faces. Their expression of worship is so much more than the songs they sing on Sunday. These are men and women who are learning to live lives of worship everyday and in every way.  And then -- they are taking it to "the nations!"  I'm so proud of them.

Though I wish I could introduce each of you to these students personally, as well as the precious ones who attended the worship conference we held in India last month, I suppose it's quite possible you'll run into at least one of them soon!  As awesome and humbling as it is to be a worship leader and to travel here and there bringing others into God's presence, it just doesn't compare to the joy of raising up and encouraging other worshippers of Jesus Christ. 

Call it "discipleship" or a glimpse of "Mr. Holland's Opus," or simply "passing it on."  Whatever you call it, I call it "BEAUTIFUL" ...and the best investment of my life.

Though I am back in the states "for now," I can assure you this musicianary work will be continuing.  I'm presently in Nashville, TN, to meet with pastors and intercessors who are stateside, and yes -- it's time to do laundry!  As there are many ministry opportunities here and overseas, I would ask you to pray for me, that I will continue to "follow the Lamb" wherever He leads.  If you would like to support this ministry financially in the new year, the information for that is below.  One time or monthly contributions are tax-deductible via "The Bridge - A. Joseph Company," and a great help in continuing this work of music evangelism.  Describing the Great Commission, a Nashville friend and pastor relayed to me that at any given time, we are either "senders" or we are "go-ERs."  Thanks so much for your part in helping me be a "go-ER" for the Kingdom and His glory.  Here's to MORE.

In His care,

Jennifer Martin

GIVING:

If you would like to help support this ministry, you can send your monthly

pledge or one time offering to:

The Bridge – A. Joseph Company

PO Box 121434

Nashville TN 37212

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