The holidays are a joyful, yet challenging time for many missionaries - full of opportunities to share the gospel with people in their community. But they can also magnify feelings of homesickness for some. Their email newsletters, which take time to put together, are a great way to keep in touch, so let them know you appreciate them by sending a quick reply. Pray that many sending churches will let missionaries know they are not forgotten, by sending Christmas email greetings abroad, or even a care package for the New Year with goodies that aren’t easily available in their country. On the mission field, it can be hard to find ways to grow spiritually, especially in areas without a Christian community. If you find a great blog or book your missionary might enjoy, send it to them and pray that the Lord will use it to encourage them in 2016.