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<font size="4"><b>CHRISTMAS LETTER - 2012-12-01</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="CENTER"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Tel:
253-517-9195 - Email: <a href="mailto:jmbetter@gmail.com">jmbetter@gmail.com</a></b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>First
of all - some Prayer Points from the International Christian Embassy
Jerusalem - (Marie suggested we include this.)</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><i><b>Prayers
for Israel: </b></i><span style="font-style:normal"><b>Pray that the
Israeli people and their leaders would have strength, patience and
wisdom to endure the spiritual battle raging over their prophetic
destiny, which is playing out in the physical realm. Pray for the
exposure </b></span><b><span style="font-style:normal">and downfall
of the demonic sources behind the hatred, incitement, violence and
genocidal threats against the Jewish state and people.</span></b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><i><b>Prayers
for the Middle East: </b></i><span style="font-style:normal"><b>Pray
for revival in the Arab and Muslim world, that many more people would
come to know the Lord. Pray that Iran’s leaders would utterly
fail in their devious plans to destroy Israel by nuclear means.
Pray th</b></span><b><span style="font-style:normal">at</span><span style="font-style:normal">
democracy and freedom would finally come to the people of Iran and of
Syria.</span></b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>There also were praying
saints on hand, such as Simeon the Righteous, who had been waiting
for the Lord’s “salvation” promised to Father Abraham so long
ago. We also have Anna the prophetess, who “served God with
fastings and prayers night and day” in the hope of seeing the
“redemption” of Israel.</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>The Christmas story is thus
filled with such glory and wonder and light! And yet there also was
an unseen spiritual battle raging in the heavenlies concerning the
arrival of this Child. This hidden struggle eventually manifested in
the earthly realm in the form of Herod’s slaying of the infants of
Bethlehem.</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>The intensity of this
spiritual battle is more vividly described in Revelation 12, which
tells us that Satan was poised before Israel (depicted as a woman) as
she was ready to give birth, in order “to devour her Child as soon
as it was born”. The Child is then identified as He who is destined
“to rule all nations with a rod of iron” - a clear reference to
the Messsiah (Psalm 2:9). But the Child was caught up into heaven and
the woman fled to safety in “the wilderness” - alluding to the
preservation of the Jewish people down through her centuries of
exile.</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>However, the Devil’s
targeting of Israel does not end there, according to Revelation 12.
In due time, there is war in the heavens and Satan is cast down to
the earth (verses 7-8), where he seeks to persecute the woman as she
returns to “her place” (verse 14). This tells us that Israel’s
modern-day restoration is surrounded by a great spiritual battle as
well.</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Like the birth of Jesus, the
restoration of Israel in our day is portrayed in Scripture as holding
tremendous promise of coming peace on earth and glory upon Israel.
But it also plays out amid intense spiritual warfare, which we see
manifesting in the earthly realm each and every day in various forms
of hatred, incitement, violence and even genocidal threats against
the Jewish state and people.</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Yet the Book of Revelation is
also replete with prophetic references to the presence of praying
saints in that day, whose prayers ascend like incense to the God of
heaven (for example, Revelation 5:8; 8:3-4).</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>We need to see ourselves in
that context as we lift up Israel and the region in prayer. She is
destined for glory but needs our intercession to make it through the
dark days to come. May our prayers rise as a sweet aroma to God, even
as our faith declares that Israel will always be preserved and that
the angelic hosts will always prevail. In Christ our Lord, David
Parsons, ICEJ Media Director</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b><u>Blessings
on you all: Friends, Relatives and Acquaintances</u> -</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Our
prayer on behalf of you all is first: Thanks to God for the wonderful
gift of His Son 2000 years ago. To we who believe on Him and His
“Finished Work” on Calvary - He is <u>precious</u><span style="text-decoration:none">!
This was the text of the first sermon that Charles H. Spurgeon
preached at the age of 16. One lady asked him how old he was. “Under
60,” he replied. “Closer to 16,” she guessed.</span></b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">We
also claim for </span><u>all of us</u><span style="text-decoration:none">
- Clan and Household Salvation! This is so important that I hasten to
add how you can get more information on this. Turn to our Website
<<a href="http://www.2rbetter.org">www.2rbetter.org</a>>, click on “Archives”, and scroll down to
2010.03.06 - “Clan & Household Salvation”, and you will find
details that you can use like we do, for our family members to be
with us in the Better Land.</span></b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">Marie
and I are approaching 90, and in remarkably good health physically,
mentally and spiritually. Marie swims 3 times a week for an hour each
session. I have my own exercise routine. Through the kindness of
friends - we have special water that we drink. Ma</span><span style="text-decoration:none">rie</span><span style="text-decoration:none">
makes sure our diet is right, and serves us up special “smoothies”
several times a week. We have wise supplements, and very few
prescriptions.</span></b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>The “Outlined Interlinear
New Testament” project I have been working on since 1944, and which
Ivan Panin hoped to be done in 1942, is now printed 70 years later,
and soon to be available in E-book format. I have other projects for
printing I am working on, which keeps my mind and memory alert.</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>We meet each second week with
a Korean group called “The Resting Place.” What a joy to be with
them in their openness - and their wonderful kids!</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Several times we have also
ministered in a Russian church.</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Marie especially keeps in
touch with our 7 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Not as
many as some, but more than others!</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>We attend a church close by -
“Christ’s Church of Federal Way”, Jeff Moorehead, pastor. He is
an outstanding expository preacher of the Bible, and weekly
challenges us.</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Marie’s immediate family in
Canada keeps dwindling as members go Home to be with the Lord. Marie
and I are the only couple left, and are the oldest.</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>We have had wonderful visits
through the year in Mount Vernon with our daughter Anna and
son-in-law Garl Long. Their youngest son Keelan keeps helping me with
my computer challenges. Without him as one of the cogs in our wheel,
the Interlinear printing would not be taking place. Several others
are equally important in this regard.</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Marie will be filling in
details on family members, which numbers of you have been asking
about.</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Jim</b></font></p><p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
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- From Marie for Christmas</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Dear
Family and Friends -</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>This
is such an exciting time of the year as we joyously celebrate Jesus’
Birthday. Everywhere we hear sung, “Oh come all you faithful” and
“Joy to the world, the Lord is come”. What a blessing and
privilege to be chosen to walk with the King. We have so much to
celebrate - our family, including 6 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 2
fabulous great grandsons.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>We
are so rich! God has showered us with His Love. Though we are going
on 90 years old, His strength carries us on. We’re still living in
our 2 story house, doing all our own chores, except for a cleaning
lady who comes in once or twice a month.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>I’m
still a gardener at heart; even though physically I am unable to do
what I once did. Though I can’t kneel on the ground, I have a
beautiful work area in back, with a table, where I make my hanging
baskets, planters, etc. Including 10 hanging baskets made up by Fred
Meyer Gardeners, I have over 20! plus about 10 planters, etc.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>God
so blessed me through my youngest grandson, William (Peter’s son -
now 16 years old and driving). His work in the yard was awesome. My
Garden was the best it’s ever been; and my Geraniums are still
blooming! and hanging baskets on back deck still great. We have not
had a freeze yet. I don’t remember ever having such mild weather
before. Usually, early November, everything has been frozen. So I
thank the Lord for the Joy William has brought into our lives by his
hard labor in our yard. He is such a blessing to us. Thank You, Lord.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>My
next big joy is swimming for an hour, 3 mornings a week. We have a
beautiful new facility 5 minutes from our house. Jim blesses me by
driving, since I quit driving 10 years ago.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Health-wise
I’m doing terrifically! Hard to believe how sick I was (Temporal
Arteritis) almost 3 years ago. I’m keeping off the 60 lbs. I lost -
Praise God! My doctor says I’m his star patient; making him look
good through my amazing recovery; plus I’m better now than before.
He doesn’t realize how many people prayerfully blessed me through!
- for which I am grateful. It’s an honor to be a member of the
family of God, as well as my natural family.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Another
Joy is ministering to a young Korean group starting a new church in
Auburn. They are so seeking to honor and bless God; and bring other
Korean families into their fellowship. We are so grateful for their
love and ministering to us. Thank You, Jesus.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Anna
(our daughter) and husband Garl still live in Mt Vernon where he
practices law (Anna helps in his office). Their oldest son, Seth (29
years old) and Jennifer his wife, and 3 year old Luke, are finishing
up at Washington State University, in Pullman, Washington. He’ll
graduate in 2013 with his Doctorate in Computer Science. He’s been
doing teaching and research: developing a Computer Program
“Understanding how the brain works.” He’s presented his work at
conferences in Montreal, Vancouver, BC, San Diego, and was a delegate
to a Washing, DC, federal program. We all pray God will open His
door, for a College teaching job - hopefully closer to the Pacific NW
Coast. Seth and family all joyfully walking with Jesus!</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Jim’s
son James (26 years old) lives in Portland. He creates Web sites for
clients. Unmarried and building up his business.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Keelan
(24) Anna’s youngest, is still in Houston (almost 2 years) working
for “Logic Alert”, a security company protecting their customers
from Hackers, etc. He’ll be home for Christmas, praise God. He is
in a good church, close to where he lives - and happy.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Peter’s
oldest son Paul, graduates from University of Washington this year,
with his B.A. in Business, etc.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>His
brother Mark (19) is in 2<sup>nd</sup> year at Washington State
University, working on his ROTC (military) program, hoping to
graduate in Sport’s Medicine.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>William
(17) is on Running Start at Tacoma Community College, combining Jr. &
Sr. yr. High School and</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>lst
year College. He is living with Peter.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Granddaughter
Chelsea (25 years old on Christmas day) lives in Tacoma with her 1 ¾
year old son Broderick, and is very successful in her job as a “Wait
Person”.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Oldest
son, Jim (59 years old), lives and works in Tacoma. So does Peter,
except he works in Seattle.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Just
a quick run down on family, as numbers have asked.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt"><u><b>Looking
forward to Gaudet Family Reunion</b></u><span style="text-decoration:none"><b>
in Port Alberni, BC July 19-21 - Hoping to seeing many </b></span><b><span style="text-decoration:none">at</span><span style="text-decoration:none">
our over 250 family group.</span></b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Thank you, each one, for your
beautiful Christmas remembrances; cards, phone calls, gifts, E-mails,
etc. May Jesus bless you all richly with His presence and joy in your
lives.</b></font></p>
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“<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Beauty is God’s
Handiwork” - Charles Kingsley</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><span style="text-decoration:none">“<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Lord,
may Your beauty be reflected through me to others. I pray that </b></font></span><font style="font-size:11pt"><b><u>Your
Love</u><span style="text-decoration:none"> will be what others see
when they look at me.”</span></b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>My prayer for Christmas 2012.
Blessings of good health, joy, peace and success in all God leads you
in. Enjoy Him.</b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt"><b>Lovingly, your sister Marie,
Auntie, in-law, grandma, great grandma, and friend.</b></font></p>
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