Friday, May 1 2026

Missions Presentation

By jpdietrich, Friday, May 1 2026.

As we have traveled around the country, we have had the opportunity to share our work and encourage others to be active in missionary work. Here is one of Jonathan's sermons that was recorded and posted to YouTube.

About OCI

By jpdietrich, Friday, May 1 2026.

Greetings, friends and family! Today, we'll take a detour from mission reports to share about our organization. Many of you already know how Desert Tree Ministry functions. However, some of you have been surprised to learn that we are a small part of something much bigger. We are a small part of a  […]

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Thursday, April 30 2026

Movement Again

By jpdietrich, Thursday, April 30 2026.

While waiting for our next mission, we have continued full-time ministry work. Jonathan is preparing to visit the Republic of Congo as a possible future location for our work. Meanwhile, the publishing ministry and outreach in Chad continue. A container full of literature recently arrived from Poland.

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Friday, February 13 2026

Shut Door, Looking Forward

By jpdietrich, Friday, February 13 2026.

Although the door to Chad is closed for now, ministry work is lurching forward as we prayerfully contemplate our next destination.

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Sunday, January 18 2026

Still Waiting

By jpdietrich, Sunday, January 18 2026.

The tire that exploded

Happy New Year to everyone! This is a short update with a few praises and prayer requests for you. Travels Suspended Many of you are aware of the various visa bans that have been multiplying in the previous weeks and months. The official position of Chad remains "no visas for Americans."  […]

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Thursday, December 4 2025

Many Thanks

By jpdietrich, Thursday, December 4 2025.

During this Thanksgiving season, we are indeed very grateful. After you about some of God's blessings, please take a look at our prayer request at the end of this update! Announcement I'm not sure where to begin, but I'll start with an announcement. The newest Dietrich missionary was born on October  […]

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Wednesday, September 10 2025

Burned Tracts

By jpdietrich, Wednesday, September 10 2025.

Dear friends and family, Today's update brings a few interesting tidbits and an encouraging story of how God is using literature to accomplish His work in Chad. The Dietrich family has been in the States for almost three months now. Jonathan has nearly finished his two summer courses and has already  […]

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Friday, May 16 2025

A Reflection on the Last Few Months

By jpdietrich, Friday, May 16 2025.

As I reflect back on the last months and consider what to write for a newsletter, I hardly know where to start. I feel so blessed to be involved in full-time ministry. I wouldn't want to exchange collaborating with God in His mission for any other job on earth; it is the greatest honor anyone could  […]

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