Merry Christmas,

In Advent season we remember the joy found in Jesus’ coming. A joy the whole world can know, especially those in the most dire of circumstances. The shepherds who lived rough in fields, immigrants who came from afar to give Jesus their gifts and the families who fled persecution from King Herrod that included baby Jesus himself. From these vulnerable beginnings God’s Kingdom broke through and can free us too to find joy in the most unlikely places. Joy here is not simply fun, but an exhilaration in response to God’s grace, delighting that our life matters because God is involved. I pray we all find this joy in an even deeper measure this Advent and in 2012.

Thank-you for your love and support of Urban Neighbours Of Hope this year. In all the laments and joys that following Jesus in poor neighbourhoods brings, your solidarity helps make transformation possible.

God bless,
Ash Barker,
UNOH Director

For this Christmas Appeal we are offering a free copy of the book ”Cooking With Poo” for all donations of $100 or more made on or before December 2, 2011.  You can donate here.