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It’s almost Christmas Day and I wanted to take a quick moment to let you all know how it went with my trip to the US and to say thank you for your continued support in what Danica and myself are busy with here in Belfast.

For those who don’t know, I went to the US for 12 days at the start of December. Danica and I are trusting God to increase our monthly ministry support by sharing the vision and trusting God to add people to our journey where His Spirit moves on their hearts.

This was such a whirlwind trip in many ways:

• It happened really fast
• I travelled all across the US in 12 days
• Met the most wonderful people on this journey
• God spoke so often and so clearly

Here is just a little snippet of what happened:

INDIANAPOLIS – INDIANA

My first stop was Indianapolis, Indiana, where I met Papa Jon for the first time. Papa Jon is the father of my good friend, and the leader of the Every Nation Church in Indianapolis – City of Lights, Jon Owens. Spending time with this man of God really showed me how to love the person that’s in front of you. His undivided attention and genuine-ness was so contagious and reminded me of how God sees us even in the midst of a million things happening.

I had the opportunity to share about what God is doing in Belfast at their Sunday service and, I have to say, worshiping with family from across the globe was a special experience.

I also met an amazing man called John as well. His passion for the things of God and seeing his kingdom come was really inspiring to me. I unfortunately didn’t get a pic with him.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

This was supposed to be a more “relational” connect time, and it was that in spades, but God had a few extra plans that blew me out of the water. With one quick “hi” in the hallway of the office building I got connected with one of our newest partners. Ministry is built on the pillars of relationship!

I got to spend some time with my friend Justin. The wisdom this man carries is just beyond my understanding. I was standing in his office, listening to him speak about the future and his passions, and I had to stop my jaw from dropping open. I thank God for humble leaders like this in our movement!

MIDLAND, TEXAS

I met Chris for the first time when he came to South-Africa to record our last Wholehearted Album in 2017. A very gracious host, along with his wife, Sheila, and their three sons, I had an amazing time seeing what God is doing in and through Mid Cities Church. Through the very talented Chris I met a bunch of awesome worship leaders and songwriters. God is surely making room in Midland/Odessa for a mighty move of His Spirit. I was encouraged to see how they are following the leading of the Holy Spirit and seeing the fruit of their obedience!

RENO, NEVADA

There is a LOT I can say about the Holmans, but to sum up my time there I wanted to use the word “enriching”. Both Pst Bret and Jorie are wells of wisdom and passion. They pour themselves out for the kingdom in Reno, and I believe with all my heart that God is planting Life-Giving seeds through their ministry. They took me under their wings and taught me so much! I am ever grateful! I had the opportunity to share at their church – All People Church - about the work God is doing in Belfast and through the work of His Spirit we added 2 more partners to our team. God is doing a mighty work in the States and I am grateful to have been able to step our of my bubble and experience it!

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

The last day and a half of my trip was just for me to process and see some sights. Because my flight back to Dublin left from Chicago, I had the privilege of spending the night in this beautiful city. I ended up not taking too many pictures because, honestly, I was exhausted. But I could just take some time to reflect on the 11 days gone by and what God is busy with. All in all, my trip was insanely fruitful. Relationships, relationships, relationships!!

I want to thank each one of you for being a part of our team here in Northern Ireland. I know we can’t always be with you in person, but know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts!

God is still adding to our team, and if you know someone that you think would be interested in joining, please reach out to me. I would love to connect with them!

What we are still trusting God for in 2024:

• Our children and my visa is expiring at the end of January. That means that I need to apply for a renewal in about 3 weeks. This will cost us roughly £7000 all incl. Please pray with us as we trust God to help us achieve this seemingly impossible goal.
• Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to raise support for the work we are doing here in Belfast, Northern Ireland. If you would like to know what God is busy with here, please reach out. I would be thrilled to share with you.

If you are in the States, and you’d like to support us monthly or with a once off gift, you can do so through our giving platform “Global Service Network”. Please note that all donations are tax deductable.

https://give.globalservicenetwork.org/51123001

If you are in the UK, you can give through our giving platform “Stewardship”. If you are a UK tax payer, you can add Gift Aid to your gift which adds 25p for every £1 of your gift from the government.

https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/20283992

Thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts!

Please let us know how we can lift you and your family in prayer.

Blessings,

Brian