We are thankful for the Lord’s faithfulness and for our partner churches who continue to support The Vine through prayer, encouragement, and giving.

December was a strong close to 2025. We celebrated another baptism, provided Christmas for 10 children in foster care, welcomed two new covenant members, and gathered as a church family for our first Feliz Christmas Banquet. Each moment reflected God’s ongoing work among us.

In our first full year following launch, The Vine is now 42% self-sustaining financially which is a significant milestone as both myself and our Spanish pastor continue support-raising. This progress is a great encouragement and points to a healthy, growing church as we head into 2026. God continues to raise up leaders and equip people for ministry. In 2025, we launched Prayer and Social Media ministries, strengthening both the spiritual life and outreach of our church.

Looking ahead, 2026 will be a year of intentional training and focused mission. Our praise team leader will attend the Psallo Worship Leader Cohort. Our Spanish pastor, Paco, will begin a residency through Champion Forest Baptist Church. Our women’s ministry leader is continuing her education, and we are preparing training for our kids ministry leader. Missionally, we are focusing our outreach on foster children and foster families, including hosting a Family Camp designed to serve and encourage them.

We are grateful for all the Lord has done and look forward with hope to what is ahead.

Prayer Requests:

1. Our leaders as they pursue training and development

2. Unity in our shared calling and mission under the authority of Christ.

3. Wisdom to steward finances faithfully for Kingdom growth

Grace & peace,

TW