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The ministry of For the One is in the middle of their Christmas Drive to bless survivors of sex trafficking. The organization is both an action-based sex trafficking prevention ministry and a Phase 3 survivor support program offering emergency financial support to survivors who are ready for more independent next steps. Toya Kaplan is the Founder and CEO of For the One, and Kristina Kutemeyer is a volunteer team leader coordinating volunteers for the organization. Secure online donations can be made to the For the One Christmas Drive at https://www.fortheone.one/. If you would like to join the fight against human sex trafficking as a volunteer, please email Kristina at Fortheonenm@gmail.com.

Magnify Dance Ensemble presents the 40th Anniversary of Christmas Joy at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Saturday, December 14th at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm, and Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 pm. Lauren Maddock and Lindsay Warner have grown up as dancers performing in Christmas Joy, and now they are working together as Producers and Artistic Directors. Christmas Joy is a beautiful presentation of the birth of Jesus in the ballet, and you will be blessed by the dancers, the amazing music, and the Spirit at the event! Tickets are available online at  https://www.nhccnm.org.

 

Brian Cochran of John Moore Associates joins us for his weekly financial update. Today, he joins us to talk about power of attorney- how people can make the process easier for their loved ones, by documenting information like income and investments.

 

Principled Financial Planners | John Moore Associates

Genevieve Wood of the Heritage Foundation joins us for her weekly update on political news. This week, she dives into President-elect Trump’s cabinet appointees, discussing the ethical, strategic, and political implications of this team that is quickly taking shape.

 

Genevieve Wood | The Heritage Foundation

 

 

Brenda Huerta, who is a Counselor at Focus on the Family, joins us to talk about how parents can maintain relationships with their adult children.

She talks about the power of parents praying for their kids, how to handle and overcome estrangement, and the value of respect and communication, among other topics.

 

 

Karen Lafferty of the Mosaic Music and Arts Cafe in Santa Fe joins us. She shares information about their upcoming Christmas Concert, which will feature a multicultural and multidisciplinary artistic showcase. There will be multiple forms of music and dance represented. Food will also be provided.

The Mosaic Music and Arts Cafe is a fellowship of creators and enjoyers of art who are united by a shared love of Christ. They have frequent events that are enjoyed by residents of Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.

 

Mosaic Music & Arts Cafe | Facebook

Jenni Beadle & Andrew York of the Child Evangelism Fellowship join us today. Child Evangelism Fellowship brings the Gospel to children in schools- many of whom have no other interaction with Christianity.

Jenni and Andrew talk about the vision of CEF, and then talk about the Christmas Party Clubs that CEF will be facilitating. They talk about how to get involved with the work of CEF and with the Christmas Party Clubs in particular- both by volunteering and donating.

Home – Child Evangelism Fellowship

Brian Nixon is the Chief Academic Officer for Veritas International University. He is also the co-host of “Paratus”- a podcast that discusses theological and doctrinal topics. He shares information about Veritas and also discusses “Paratus” and the importance of engaging thoughtfully with complicated doctrinal matters. He talks about the past season of Paratus, which just ended, and also details the upcoming season.

 

Paratus

Joni and Friends provides support, community, and ministry to those with disabilities. Founded by Joni Earickson Tada, herself a person with a disability, this ministry is characterized by empath, compassion, and a heart for the gospel.

Today, we are joined by Mary Gray Perdue, of Joni and Friends New Mexico, along with Brady Flag and his parents, Julie and Powell. Brady talks about his experiences with Joni and Friends through their recent family retreat.

New Mexico | Joni and Friends

Bishop Daniel grew up in the ministry of GFA World. His parents, K.P. and Gisela Yohannan founded GFA World (then called Gospel for Asia) when Daniel was 3 years old. As his parents kept a demanding ministry schedule, Daniel and his younger sister traveled with them to Asia every summer visiting different areas of the mission field. One of the most creative and effective ministry projects designed to help the poor in South Asia and African countries is the GFA World Christmas Critter Campaign! Bishop Daniel tells how God transforms people’s lives through GFA World missionaries as they share these sustaining Christmas Critter gifts, and the loving gospel of Jesus. You can help GFA World by purchasing a pair of chickens, goats, a sewing machine, a Jesus well, or many other options by clicking on the Christmas Critter Campaign banner at https://www.klyt.fm/.