Your donations to Cadence truly make a difference. From where you sit, you most likely can’t see the full impact of these gifts on servicemembers all over the world. Allow me to share with you a glimpse of how God is at work through your generous giving. Consider the following words from Cadence staff, Duncan and Suzanne Forbes, who work with sailors at The Lighthouse in Yokosuka, Japan:

“The aircraft carrier U.S.S. George Washington recently pulled back into port, as did several other ships. Amidst all the chaos of the carrier’s arrival, I overheard several sailors stating that they had to clear out their racks on the ship and move back into the barracks. What that means is that everything they own, which fits into the locking drawer under their bed and into the space allotted them in a locker, must be packed into a seabag or two and brought back to the barracks room assigned to them.

“And what struck me as they were talking is that everything they own can fit into two bags. All their uniforms, underwear, socks, shoes, work boots, workout gear; all their civilian clothes, personal effects, toiletries, books, pictures, papers; most of their worldly possessions fit into just two bags.”

For servicemembers like this, the abundance of Cadence hospitality houses, like The Lighthouse, stands out and draws them in. It’s not so much about possessions but about a sense of home. These houses abound with the scent of home-cooked meals, the comfort of old couches, and the warmth of family.

Hospitality houses function as places of abundance amid scarcity—somewhere people can relax and be who they are. That’s a powerful experience for someone who can fit most of what they own into two bags, and it’s a powerful draw to the abundance of Jesus, who came to give life and give it to the full (John 10:10).

Your giving is what makes this kind of fruitful, life-on-life ministry possible. We are seeing lives changed and the Holy Spirit at work. Thank you for being an crucial part of what God is doing.

We humbly ask that you join us in praying for our hospitality ministries worldwide, that all the servicemembers and their families who walk through our doors would hear, see, and feel the abundance of Christ’s love and forgiveness for them.

As we step into a new year, I want to begin by thanking you for your faithful partnership in the gospel. Your generosity, prayers, and encouragement continue to strengthen Cadence in remarkable ways. Because of you, the good news of Christ’s finished work is shared across military communities worldwide. I am deeply grateful for the way you stand with us.

This year, I would like to invite you to something essential. It is something I believe will shape the future of Cadence and expand the reach of the gospel in powerful ways, and it is something many of you are already doing.

Throughout 2026, our staff will be engaging in intentional rhythms and practices of prayer. We are seeking the Lord with renewed focus, asking Him to lead, sustain, and empower every part of this mission. We know that whatever God intends to do in and through Cadence is bigger than any of us and will be accomplished by His Spirit, not our strength.

On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus prayed that His people would be united—sanctified in truth, defined by love, and one in purpose (John 17). As we pray as one, we reflect the power of the resurrection in our lives, we declare the glory of God, and we will see His Kingdom come in a broken world.

As we step into 2026, we believe prayer must anchor us. I want to invite you, our partners and fellow laborers, to join our staff and leadership in this renewed call to prayer. We long to see God move in power throughout the military community, and we know this work always begins on our knees. Whatever eternal fruit God produces through Cadence will be by His strength alone. If you’d like to sign up to receive monthly prayer requests from us, you can do so at Cadence.org/pray-for-cadence.

Thank you for being a crucial part of this ministry. May the Lord make us one as we pursue His mission together, and may we know and proclaim Him more fully as we seek Him with expectation in the coming year.

In prayer with you,

Dave Hutchings, President

As we travel through Advent and enter a new year, our hearts are filled with joy and gratitude for the wonder of Christ’s incarnation. The eternal Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us (John 1:14). In that mystery, we find both our salvation and our calling to live incarnationally among those God has placed in our lives. Because Cadence believes so deeply in the power of incarnate ministry, it is one of our longstanding Core Values.

This is the heartbeat of Cadence International. Our missionaries open their homes and lives to military communities worldwide, embodying Christ’s love in tangible, hospitable ways. Yet this ministry is not ours alone. It is yours as well. Through your prayers, encouragement, and financial partnership, you participate in this incarnate witness of the gospel. Together, we create spaces where Christ is seen, known, and embraced.

The Apostle Paul reminds us, “Because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now… He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:5–6 NIV). What a profound truth. We are in this together, with Christ faithfully at work through and among us.

Thank you for walking with us. Because of your generosity, this work continues, and we rejoice in Christ’s work around the globe through His family. May your Christmas be marked by the presence of Emmanuel, God with us.

With deep gratitude and joy,

The Executive Leadership Team

Cadence International

One of the joys of my job is watching the way the Lord weaves together each missionary’s story, background, and gifting to minister to those they serve in their own special way. Our staff’s creativity, compassion, and commitment open doors for the gospel that might otherwise remain closed. This is certainly true for Cadence staff, Dwight and Letty Grismore, who serve near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Their unique gifts are channels of God’s grace and hope, as they shared in a recent letter to supporters:

“Grismore’s Garage has been busy! One of our airmen melted down a piston on his engine and didn’t have the funds to pay for a shop to fix it. The estimate was around $4,000! I (Dwight) told him that if he was willing to help, we could get a lower-mile engine and do the swap in our garage. Letty supplied us with food and coffee while we worked to get the old engine out and the new one installed. We had a good time wrenching together and had some great conversations as we worked. This also opened the opportunity to perform six oil changes and add several more friends to our Bible study group.”

God’s good design in each of us is a powerful expression of His grace and love as we allow Him to use our gifts and skills, passions and hobbies. God has created each of us uniquely and calls us to participate in the good works He prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). Your participation in this ministry makes the gospel tangible to servicemembers through missionaries like Dwight and Letty every day.

By His grace,

Dave Hutchings, President

Each day, Cadence missionaries share Christ’s love, offer encouragement, and walk alongside those who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Two of our Cadence staff, Duncan and Suzanne Forbes, faithfully share the gospel and their lives with those in the Yokosuka military community. God is using them powerfully, as you will read in the story below, written by a family in their ministry.

“It’s no secret that service members and their families can struggle to find community. Being uprooted from loved ones and carefully fostered friend groups every few years can take its toll on even the strongest individuals. When the Navy moved us to Yokosuka, Japan, with our children ages 17, 13, and 11, we struggled to find our footing.

We kept hearing the name “The Lighthouse” (hospitality house) tossed around on base, with members raving about their Friday night gatherings. Walking into the Cadence building for the first time felt like coming home. The smells of delicious cooking wafted from the big kitchen, and tables were set up everywhere for a family-style meal. My children instantly made connections with other kids and young adults. The food nourished our bodies as the Word felt healing to our souls. It says in Psalms to “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” It felt as if God had made a special place for us at The Lighthouse and had been waiting for us to come and discover it.

Before attending, we were waiting out our tour here in Japan like a prison sentence. But now, with a community that has become family, we know that when the time comes, we will be sadly reluctant to leave. Until that day arrives, we will continue to taste and see all the Lord’s goodness as we bloom where He has planted us in this season of life.”

Stories like this one are repeated over and over in our ministries around the world. Your partnership is making an eternal difference. As 2025 draws to a close, will you prayerfully consider giving a special gift to support the vital work of Cadence through this year’s Joshua Project? Significant renovations are needed at the Hansen Christian Center in Okinawa, Japan, to ensure it remains a place where Marines can taste and see the Lord’s goodness. Your gifts can help make this possible. Cadence.org/JoshuaProject

Thank you, friends, for your faithful support of this transformative work.

By His grace,

Dave Hutchings, President