{"id":29169,"date":"2025-12-10T12:45:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T18:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/?p=29169"},"modified":"2025-12-10T12:45:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T18:45:18","slug":"cassi-coleman-december-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/es\/news\/cassi-coleman-december-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Cassi Coleman | December Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3474-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29171 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3474-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"138\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3474-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3474-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3474-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3474-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3474-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3474-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3474-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 138px) 100vw, 138px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3476-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29172 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3476-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3476-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3476-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3476-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3476-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3476-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3476-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3476-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 137px) 100vw, 137px\" \/><\/a>God has been so faithful in this transition season!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>At the end of November, several people came to my going-away party and showed so much love and encouragement. Through handmade treats, bread sales, and generous donations, I raised about $1,100 at the event, and with additional gifts from family, I\u2019m now <b>79% funded\u2014praise the Lord!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"876\">On December 1st, I moved out of my apartment and began my journey to Wichita, where I\u2019m currently staying with family as I prepare for the move to California. My aunt and cousin are helping care for my cats, and I\u2019m deeply grateful for their support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3468-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29170 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3468-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3468-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3468-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3468-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3468-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3468-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3468-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3468-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/a>Please continue praying for my sister in Denver. She has been doing well recently, and we are encouraged, but she has a long road ahead. Please pray for continued growth, wisdom for the decisions before her, and above all, that she would fully know Jesus and walk in His freedom and peace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1445\">These weeks have been full and busy, but I\u2019ve also had moments to rest, read, and be renewed. God has been answering prayer in many ways, including in my physical health, and I am continually reminded that everything I do must be done through Christ\u2019s strength and not my own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1734\">Thomas is currently traveling to South Sudan and will arrive in Wichita later this month. Please pray for discernment and safety! We\u2019ll spend Christmas with our families, then return to Denver briefly before driving a moving truck to California. Our goal is to arrive around January 6\u20137.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1819\">Thank you for your prayers, partnership, and encouragement. I am so blessed by you!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1819\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Praises:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>God\u2019s faithfulness throughout this entire transition season.<\/li>\n<li>For the love and encouragement I received at my going-away party<\/li>\n<li>For the incredible provision raised at the event and being 79% funded!<\/li>\n<li>For my family in Wichita, especially my aunt and cousin who are helping care for my cats.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m thankful that my sister has been doing well recently.<\/li>\n<li>For moments of rest, renewal, and answered prayer, especially in my physical health.<\/li>\n<li>That Thomas will be returning later this month so we can spend Christmas with our families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prayer Requests:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For my sister in Denver. For continued growth, wisdom in the decisions ahead of her, and that she would fully know Jesus and walk in His freedom and peace.<\/li>\n<li>For Thomas\u2019 discernment and safety as he travels to South Sudan and then returns to Wichita.<\/li>\n<li>For a smooth transition as I prepare to move to California, including safety and provision for the drive.<\/li>\n<li>That I continue to rely on Christ\u2019s strength in this busy season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>There Are Four Ways to Partner With Me<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online: <\/strong>Visit the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.givevirtuous.org\/donate\/apprentice\" target=\"_self\">NCP Apprentice<\/a><\/strong> donation page by clicking the button below. Once there, scroll to find my tile and select your gift amount. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to indicate whether you are giving monthly or as a one-time gift.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credit Card:<\/strong> You may give online (as stated above) or by calling the EFM office at <strong><a title=\"tel:(303) 421-8100\" href=\"tel:(303) 421-8100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(303) 421-8100<\/a><\/strong> to provide your information to a live representative.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic Bank Transfer:<\/strong> Download the form <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsmission.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Automatic_Bank_Transfer_Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/strong> and email it to Debby McElroy (EFM Bookkeeper) at <a href=\"mailto:debby@friendsmission.com\"><strong>debby@friendsmission.com<\/strong><\/a>. Please note that ACH payments are processed on the 10<sup>th<\/sup> or 25<sup>th<\/sup> of the month.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check:<\/strong> Mail a check to EFM, P.O. Box 771139, Wichita, KS 67277. Please mark your check with \u201cCassi Coleman NCP Apprentice Support\u201d and indicate if your gift will be recurring (monthly, quarterly, etc.). Make the check payable to \u201cEFM.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>God has been so faithful in this transition season! At the end of November, several people came to my going-away party and showed so much love and encouragement. Through handmade treats, bread sales, and generous donations, I raised about $1,100 at the event, and with additional gifts from family, I\u2019m now 79% funded\u2014praise the Lord! 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