CCBI Staff

CCBI Staff

Monday, February 22, 2010

Almost there....

Well when we sent the first newsletter I remember we said we’re never gonna stop waiting on God and guess what - we’re still here in Yucaipa, waiting!! That has nothing to do with God’s promises or with our faith; it’s all about waiting for His timing-so He continues to purify us… Continuing to wait on Him it’s a choice we have to make every day…it is like we feel that fire …but when we are gonna look back we know that we were made much better through fire, through painful circumstances, through dim and vague moments, through problems and troubles, through trials and persecution. We are learning that through these things -- through becoming an offering made by fire and becoming a burnt offering -- we become an aroma pleasing to the Lord. How wonderful and amazing to know that the God of this universe would care to make us a wonderful treasure untouched by any impurities. Instead of getting mad and confused why we experience such things, we choose to get on our knees and thank God that He wants us to be a sweet aroma pleasing to Him, that He is preparing us and wants to use us in New Zealand and right now in Yucaipa.
So even though we knew going to New Zealand might not happen that fast, it still caught us by surprise, but it is comforting to know that it comes as no surprise to Him, that HE has us exactly where He wants us to be. We continue to trust in God’s sovereignty submitting to whatever the Lord has in store for our lives, regardless of what we thought it should be, knowing and standing on Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future and Romans 8:38 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.
So …just to let you know… we are still planning to move to New Zealand, our house it’s done deal, moved in with the in-laws, and made good money on our 2 yard-sales. We haven’t sold either of the cars- but that ended up being a blessing. Another blessing is that we both told our jobs we were done in December, but they were really gracious to us and we got to keep our jobs till we leave. As for now we are shooting for mid July.

So what’s new?
I’M AMERICAN …believe it or not but that it’s true! I just have to be sworn in.
We had High School camp this past weekend. It was a sweet time with the Lord and those kids. God really moved and broke downs walls. It will be good to see these kids grow deeper in their relationships with the Lord.

What s coming up?
Weddings … My sister Mandy is getting married in April. And I believe on some cult calendar it is the year of the wedding :) j/k
We will be applying for our visas soon. They said they won't look at the applications more then 3 months in advance of when we want to leave. so we can't even apply until May.

Prayer requests...
The visa paper work for New Zealand to go through smoothly
For continual peace under one roof... living with 5 people under one roof can get a little crazy at times, but God is good and has blessed us with a good family

Praise Reports...
Tecla is an American Citizen
That will help with travels every where.
We are living at Jake's parents house so saving money.
And that God is faithful in all things
Thanks and God bless

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