Cookes Chatter 2007 Christmas

Christian Friends & Family,

Sincere Christian Greetings to all!

There is a Biblical phrase that I am tempted to use at this time: Tetelestai: “It is finished!” This expression, which Jesus uttered just before His death on the cross, refers at this time to the completion of the work on our roof. On December 7th the roofers drove their last screws, and removed the last 2 of the 5 blue tarpaulins that covered our roof for nearly four months since hurricane Dean hit us.

Update from Roger and Dianne Smalling

Freddy (left) saw a copy of our book, SI JESUS in Bogota. “When I get back to Cali, I’ll buy one from the local book store,” he thought.

After searching the Christian bookstores, he noticed the edge of one sticking out from behind another book. He bought the one remaining copy and used it to teach 80 students the Doctrines of Grace.

A pastor from Cali met Roger at a conference in Colombia recently and told him about Freddy. Roger wanted to send Freddy a note of encouragement through this pastor.

A few days later we got this photo of Freddy and his family. They’re holding the note and thanking us. Perhaps we’ll get to Cali one day for a hug!

Joyfully Serving,

Roger & Dianne Smalling