“And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.  And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7 KJV)

          Mangers are a far cry from the pristine bassinets newborns are placed in after birth in western hospitals today. This was the first crib of the Son of God. The location where he first lay his head tells us Jesus would be a friend to the poor.     
        But Jesus also welcomed the Magi; some of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world. Conclusion? Jesus is Savior for all, both the rich and the poor and all in between.
                                                          
Every year Capstone Ministries strives to ease the poverty of the families where we have reconciled a child. We do this with a Christmas gift package. By our standards it doesn’t seem like much but for poor rural families, this surprise gift delivered by our staff in December means they will eat well at Christmas and celebrate their Savior Jesus.
               If you would like to defray the cost for one family, send your gift of $40. This will provide the package of foot stuffs. We intend to deliver 40 gifts and have already started. You can view a handful of these families here.
                             
We also ask that you consider Capstone Ministries for your end of year gift that we might enable the staff of Capstone to continue this important work in Kisumu, Kenya: reconciling street children with God and family. The address is attached to this newsletter and you may make a digital gift by using the website: WWW.CapstoneMinistries.org At the bottom of the first page is a link to “Giving Tools.” Here you may make a one-time or sustaining gift.
Blessed Christmas to all!
                            
    Dan and Patty will resume congregational visits after Easter in 2025
 
For Sustaining Donors
If you would like to become a sustaining (monthly) donor to Capstone Ministries, we would like to appreciate you with a gift of a copy of each of Dan’s eight books he has written about Bible characters: David, Joseph, Cleopas, Nicodemus, Jonah, Paul, and John. He has also written a book about African rural like and a story of reconciliation. Just write to us at CapstoneMinistries@gmail.com and express your interest. You can donate once or monthly at WWW.CapstoneMinistries.org
Go to the bottom of the page and click on the Giving Tools link.     We offer tax deductible giving opportunities by credit /debit card or with a gift from your checking account.
There are three easy ways to donate:
With Your Device
1. Open your Camera app.
2. Hold your device so the QR code below appears in the viewfinder. Your device will
recognize the QR code and show a notification link.
3. Tap the link to our giving page and follow the easy instructions. You’ll be asked for card or
bank information the first time you give.
                                          
 With Your Computer
1. Go to our website at: capstoneministries.org
2. Click on the Support Capstone button at the top of the home page and follow the easy
instructions. You’ll be asked for card or bank information the first time you give.
Capstone Ministries, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible.
With your Check
 As always, you can send a check if you prefer to

  

As an expression of thanks for ongoing support, Dan will send to you a copy of each of his seven books as well as your choice of original painting by Maxwell Abwamba.. Below are just a few by Maxwell. 
    
   

God bless you for your support of Capstone!
        

 -The LWML grant. The first phase of funding has been received. The second half will be received later this year.
-Pray for board members and spouses dealing with health issues: Rev. Robert Schipul, Chuck Jedele-husband of Ann Jedele, Delano Meyer.
-Pray for Joe Willet, good friend with whom I traveled with in Turkey this past June. He suffered a massive stroke and is in ICU at Stanford Hospital.
-The following by first name: Robert, Roger, Michael, Delano, Tom, Jody, Donna, April, Jackie, Chuck, Grant, Mary, Kevin, Tess.
-If you would like to write to Dan and Patty, their email is: Capstoneministries@gmail.com

       
                             

            It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you the Capstone Ministries Board of Directors.
From Left to Right:
Chairman David Hudon from CT and FL; Pastor Robert Schipul from MA; Delano Meyer from MN; Jeff Long from MI and TN; Judie Brown from CA; Pastor Kevin Mongeau from CT; Ann Jedele from KS and CO; Pastor Philip Reimers from CO, Robert Wellnitz from CA, Jan Fehr from AZ.

                
                  
              
           

                  

          Whenever you make a donation to Capstone Ministries you will receive a letter of acknowledgement for tax purposes from the ministry. If you are an ongoing donor each letter will show the yearly accumulated total donations.
          If you have misplaced that letter, or for any reason you didn't receive it, please let us know, we can send out another letter for your tax calculations.

 
Thank you for your support!