by Rev. Doug Douma
SOLA Appalachian Christian Retreat, Unionville, NY
the Missions Banner, December/January 2025

Merry Christmas from the Doumas in New York!  As the holiday season and snow (possibly) are both upon us, I want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support of our mission to hikers on the Appalachian Trail. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, we pray for the many who have heard of the life of Christ through our ministry. And we pray for you, wishing you great joy in this season. Let us pray that the Light of Christ shines to the nations, recalling Matthew 2:10 “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy” and Luke 2:10 “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”

Doug, Priscilla, Maple, Birch and Evergreen