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Thursday, December 24, 2015

Merry Christmas!

 Jill Dillard, Derick Dillard, and Israel Dillard

Jill and Derick Dillard are gearing up to celebrate Israel's first Christmas and their first Christmas as missionaries in Central America. Michelle Duggar sent a banner to her daughter and son-in-law that reads "Alegria Para El Mundo" ("Joy to the World").

In their December ministry update, Jill and Derick report that they have had many chances to share the Gospel while temporarily living in Guatemala for language school. They also enjoyed eating Thanksgiving dinner with other Americans.

Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas!
~Lily and Ellie

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

Photo courtesy dillardfamily.com

30 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 24, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 24, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    So nice to share such a sweet family pic on such a blessed holiday.
    Prayers are with that little family.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 24, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    Merry Christmas! I hope and pray you will remember that Christmas is all about Christ!I hope yall have a very merry Christmas!☺

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  4. KarenDecember 24, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Merry Christmas to you all! May you all be blessed and enjoy being with one another. Being with my family is my favorite part of Christmas, besides rejoicing in all the blessings and gifts we've all received by Him.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 24, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 24, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Merry Christmas Jill, Derick and Israel and God bless you. I'm always praying for your safety.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 24, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Wishing ALL the Duggars, including Joshua, a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous NEW YEAR 2016! I miss your show VERY MUCH!!!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 24, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Felez Navidad to the Dillard's and Merry Christmas to the Duggars.

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  9. UnknownDecember 24, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    Merry Christmas to the Dillards
    We love and miss y'all ! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  10. GabrielleDecember 24, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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  11. OliviaDecember 24, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Merry Christmas from Olivia in Illinois.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Merry Christmas Duggars.Jinger has turned 22.Happy 22nd Birthday to that sweetheart.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 2:41 AM

    To Lily and Ellie and to their family,
    Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2016.

    Thea de Ruiter Vink

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  14. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Merry Christmas! Wishing the Duggar family, Lily & Ellie and all my brothers & sisters in Christ a beautiful, memorable and very blessed Christmas.
    Praying for Jill & Derick to have a safe & happy holiday.

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  15. Sunshyne62!December 25, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    I just wanted to say Merry Christmas and do not let people hurt you by the things they say. Casting the first stone seems to be easy for some people until they are the ones who are in the line of fire. I know that God will bless your family and I will continue to pray for all of you.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    They ARE NOT missionaries. Why do you keep saying they are?

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    1. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 3:44 PM

      A missionary is someone sent by Jesus Christ just as He was sent by God. "As the Father has sent Me, I also send you." (John 20:21) They do not have to be sent by an organized church.

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    2. UnknownDecember 31, 2015 at 2:29 PM

      A missionary does not have to go through man. They are called by God. Just like a pastor does not have to get a degree through man to be legit. They are also called by God.

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  17. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    Merry Christmas to you, all!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Merry Christmas everyone! Remember the Reason for the season. For unto us our Savior is born!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Be blessed Be safe I pray and hope all members of the Dugger Family Are Blessed.No Christian who walks in faith is perfect. I am a example of Gods forgiving grace.The duggers are a Christian family who have been attacked so wrongly.
    I pray God's blessings over this family.
    Merry Christmas. Daniel

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  20. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    so glad to know you are in Guatemala, the country my sweet daughter was born in. we would love to do missionary work there with the people and the homeless children. May the Lord bless you abundantly

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  21. UnknownDecember 26, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Merry Christmas so happy for yall. I am praying for yall. so thankful that even hard times come yall are still serving the Lord. Thanks for being such an influence Hope yall have a blessed day

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  22. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Aren't most people living in Central America Catholics; therefore, already believe in God?

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  23. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Too bad the Duggar kids weren't able to enjoy the fun of Santa Claus -- based on the real St. Nicholas.

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  24. AnonymousDecember 27, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Merry Christmas from Montana and Wyoming.

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  25. AnonymousDecember 28, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Derrick seems very skinny in the last photo. Hope all is well with him.

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  26. AnonymousDecember 29, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    I live in Guatemala, Is there a way I could meet Jill and her family?

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  27. LexiJanuary 7, 2016 at 8:28 AM

    Don't listen to any negetive comments!You guys are the best and what you're doing in Central America is great!Love you Dillard family!Will always be a loyal fan!!!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2016 at 8:28 AM

    Merry Christmas late!

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