Greetings friends. Seems this is a common statement among missionaries. Lots of hellos and goodbyes as we journey through places visiting, working on projects, and encouraging one another. I hope as your holiday travels begin you are able to take the time to have those great conversations of the heart where you grow in both friendship and faith. 
Steve recently returned from the northeast where he spent time working for eMi USA. He enjoyed encouraging donors, answering all their questions and giving them an inside look at life in the field offices. Without these financial partners many projects around the world would be unattainable. Thanks be to God for our personal team members that help this vital work continue as well as the eMi global support base. It takes the church working prayerfully, practically, and purposefully to impact the kingdom and empower people through the design and construction of buildings. Together we use buildings to build people for Christ.