As you begin another year of gospel ministry, our prayer for you in 2021 is…

that you would be filled with the grace and peace of God in Christ…

“May grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.”
– 2 Peter 1:2

that you may teach and lead those under your care to greater love for both God and neighbor…

“Until I come, give your attention to public reading, exhortation, and teaching… Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.”
– 1 Timothy 4:13, 16

that you would find rest in the knowledge that God has called you for such a time as this…

“Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, because if you do these things you will never stumble. For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.”
– 2 Peter 1:10-11

that his power and mercy will uphold you in the daily challenges you each face…

“Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for his mercies never end.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!”
– Lamentations 3:22-23

that you will be blessed with all spiritual blessing in the days to come…

“Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens in Christ. For he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in love before him.”
– Ephesians 1:3-4

as you work diligently for the kingdom of God.

“I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you, always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”
– Philippians 1:3-5

May God make his face to shine upon you and your families in the days to come.

In Christ,

Bob Allen and the BCI staff