It can't be that COLD!

We got a phone call this morning that we will never forget.

Our girl's school called and said that school was canceled; Lisa asked why and they said that the temperature was minus 48 degrees, yes I said MINUS 48degrees. Some of you may say, well that's Celsius. If you do a temperature conversion you will find that minus 48 degrees Celsius is Minus 54 Fahrenheit. This is a cold just beyond what you can imagine! Lisa is so thankful for the flannel sheets a supporter gave us for Christmas.

This photo may help you imagine how it must feel.

We just returned from our trip to visit friends and family in the southeast. We had a fantastic time and want to say a great big thank you to all of you. Without you not only would we not be able to be serve God here in Manitoba but we would not have been able to make this last trip.

God continues to prove Himself worthy and faithful in so many little ways. We had fantastic weather and no real traveling problems. God also provided free tickets, parking, and deep food discounts to none other than Disney World Orlando Florida. The girls were so excited and we had a blast. As we serve Christ it is important to give God credit for all the little extras He sometimes brings your way. Thank you Jesus!

Please remember to pray for us as we begin this new year with new opportunities and challenges.

1. The first thing I ask your prayers for is my families continued adjustments to; The Cold - Girls education - our continue financial support.
2. Cedarwood Ministry staffing needs
3. Short Term Volunteers needed for a week or weekends.
4. Projects in the works such as the new Water Filtration Plant, Septic Fields, and Expansion Plans.
5. Pray that as staff here at Cedarwood would share the love of Christ and the knowledge of His sacrifice for us with all those who come our way.

My Father how awesome you are. There is none other like you. We commit our lives to serving you and ask that you give us ears to hear the clear direction of your call on our lives. Help us to live not for self but for You and find that in doing so we gain more for ourselves than we could have ever imagined. To Father be all Honor and Glory, Amen.

The McGraths