STORIES FROM THE FIELD
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Habits of Service
Thank you for your gifts to Cadence International. It’s your faithful prayers, relational support, and generous giving that make ministry to the military community possible all around the globe.
You likely learned to pray, give, and serve as you were discipled in your faith. This is also true in the lives of those we minister to at Cadence.
From the Field
The InCadence Podcast:
Stories of God’s work in and through the military.
The Grismore’s Garage
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:
The Lighthouse
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.
Maintain
Paul’s call in Ephesians 4:3 includes a powerful word: “maintain.” Unity in the body of Christ is not something we manufacture—it is something we receive from the Spirit, who calls us to preserve it.
At Cadence International, we recognize that unity is both a gift and a stewardship. In our unique ministry context, where cultures, backgrounds, and deployments converge, our missionaries work daily to maintain the bond of peace that the Spirit has already forged.
Make Every Effort
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:3
As I reflect on the calling we share in this gospel work, Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:3 stir something deep in my spirit: “Make every effort . . . ” What a charge! This is not a passive suggestion—it’s a rallying cry to intentional action.
The Grismore’s Garage
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:
The Lighthouse
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.
Maintain
Paul’s call in Ephesians 4:3 includes a powerful word: “maintain.” Unity in the body of Christ is not something we manufacture—it is something we receive from the Spirit, who calls us to preserve it.
At Cadence International, we recognize that unity is both a gift and a stewardship. In our unique ministry context, where cultures, backgrounds, and deployments converge, our missionaries work daily to maintain the bond of peace that the Spirit has already forged.
Make Every Effort
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:3
As I reflect on the calling we share in this gospel work, Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:3 stir something deep in my spirit: “Make every effort . . . ” What a charge! This is not a passive suggestion—it’s a rallying cry to intentional action.
Ministry Spotlight—Victory Villa, Rota, Spain
For almost 50 years, Cadence International has been sharing the gospel and our lives at Victory Villa, a hospitality house in Rota, Spain. The property, strategically located just a short walk from the main gate, occupies four acres of land overlooking the Bay of Cadiz. The easy access from base, beautiful setting, and warm welcome from Cadence staff make the Villa a haven of peace and spiritual refreshment for military personnel and their families.
Pieces of Glory
I trust your gathering of friends and family over Christmas was meaningful and joyful, as was the experience for Joyce and me.
Legacy of Love
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:16–17
A Soldier’s Child
After hearing about A Soldier’s Child SOS Christmas on WayFM a few times on our way to school, my nine-year-old daughter, Kenna, asked if we could participate. The following week, she sold items at our church’s holiday market and felt she could sponsor a child with the earnings. An easy click on the site led us to the purchasing of gifts for a girl the same age as my daughter.
Faithful and Available
One thing that continues to amaze Candace and me is how God works through those who attend our house ministry, not just us. One man, in particular, is relatively new to Korea and still processing through a hard breakup that occurred before he came.
Thankful Then, Thankful Now
1ST BATTALION, 35TH ARMOR REGIMENT, 1ST ARMORED DIVISION, BAUMHOLDER, GERMANY (“THE ROCK!”)
This was my first duty assignment in the Army for my wife Aimee and me as we arrived in Germany in September 1999. We had been married eight months; I had been in the Army nine months; and now we were about to figure out married life, Army life, and overseas life all at once. As I think back to that first Thanksgiving in Germany, I had no idea how grateful we would be for the community we were beginning to encounter at the Cadence hospitality house.
We Share
We share the gospel and our lives with the military community.
For 70 years, the mission of Cadence International has aligned and galvanized our staff in their fruitful ministry to military people and their families. When I think back on the 40 years Joyce and I have served in Cadence, the unrelenting focus of our hearts has been on this mission of loving military people.
As the Deer Pants
Have you ever been so thirsty that nothing mattered more than finding something to quench your thirst?
Earlier this year, I found myself in a situation where I was thirstier than I had ever been. I was in the hospital due to lung-related issues and needed a procedure performed under anesthesia. They gave me the typical “no food or drink after midnight” instructions ahead of time—no big deal. However, after the procedure, when I awoke and needed the help of a BiPAP machine to keep my oxygen levels up, I started to experience extreme thirst. Each minute the BiPAP mask was on my face, forcing pressurized air into my nose and mouth, I became more and more desperate for even just an ice cube. It would end up being five hours before I was allowed to drink some water.
Setting Our Minds on Things Above
It’s time for a New Year’s resolution check-in. Did you make one, and if so, how is that going?
A few years ago, I heard someone being interviewed on a podcast about New Year’s resolutions. They gave some statistics stating that 43% of people quit their resolutions by the end of January, and only about 9% keep their resolutions for the entire year. Wow! That’s not very encouraging, and it begs the question of why bother making a resolution to begin with.