…….because greater is He
that is in you, than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4(KJV)
Greetings friends and
family!!
About a month ago we have finished our 10th
semester here in New Zealand and we are blessed!!!
July 15, 2015 marked celebrating 5 years since we have
moved to New Zealand. I remember, as it was yesterday, when we first set foot
unto this beautiful land. It was like awakening from a dream into another one. Spectacular,
picturesque mountains, vast plains, rolling hillsides, subtropical forest,
volcanic plateau, miles of coastline with gorgeous sandy beaches--it's all here
part of this dream. The ride home was running through gentle rolling farmland
on both sides filled with white, soft patches-the sheep!!! As we got closer to
Rotorua, the city we live in, the view (and
our J noses) started being dominated by the Volcanic Plateau, an active volcanic
and thermal area…when we arrived at Lakes Ranch, the home of CCBI, we found
ourselves filled with gratefulness to the One that had called us to serve in
such a place.
My heart grows within me, thinking of these past few
years. The joy, the opportunity, the blessings and the hardships, the hearts we
got to share with, the souls we got to worship with, the tears and laughter we
got to share in, the 1000’s of bellies fed J ……...all
this to say that there is a testimony within us, not for our own glory, but
to His Name alone!!
For those that have walked/served/supported/prayed
alongside us, thank you!!!! For your grace and mercy. For all that you have
invested in us! Again, we are blessed beyond measure!!
We had a great semester, soaring through it.
Great bunch of students! We are thankful for the privilege of being part in the
lives of those sent this way. The body
here at CCBI is growing. With growth comes opportunity and difficulty and we
pray we embrace both with faithfulness. The
end of the semester was bitter-sweet. The thoughts for the break were nice, but
it was sad to see the students leave, especially one of our dear interns and
one of the families on staff. The heart grows fonder in their absence looking
forward to The Day of Jesus Christ’s coming!!!
We are on break now and we love having some
down time for the family. Both of us
picked up a few days of work in town, which brings us out into the community.
Our upcoming semester looks like we will be
maxed out. Please continue to keep us in prayers to be diligent and vigilant.
To always follow in His footsteps.
We pray that this letter finds you well;
blessed to be under His tender care, rejoicing within His new mercies.
Love, the Wilmoth family
