"God's past faithfulness demands our present trust."

Dear Friends and Family,
I have had this letter on my heart for some time now, and now the time has come to write it.  We will be heading home to California for some time to spend with Jake’s family. “The world is indeed full of peril and in it there are many dark places. But still there is much that is fair. And though in all lands, love is now mingled with grief, it still grows, perhaps, the greater”. As many of you know Brian (Jake’s Dad) was diagnosed with lung cancer about 3 years ago. Even though it has been a tough roller-coaster, Dad’s love for the Lord has encouraged us and has been a great example to all of us. He has fought a good fight but his time in this earthly body is quickly coming to a close.  We all thank the Lord that he is a strong believer in our Lord Jesus Christ, and that we share in the hope that we will see Brian again in heaven 
So Jake, Tecla and Jade will be leaving for California on Monday, Dec 2nd to be with family in this difficult time.  We appreciate your prayers. Not only for our family, but also for the ministry we serve with in New Zealand as we are leaving about 2 weeks before this semester ends. 
Romans 5:1-5 tells us that through difficult times we gain hope.  Now this hope is not wishful thinking, like I wish I had more money or I had another car.  “Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words  And never stops at all.” This hope is our hope in Christ.  It is an assurance that Christ will make good on His promises.  This hope is a true statement that whatever is promised will come to pass.  I hold on to that Hope in Christ, knowing I will see my father yet once again in Heaven.  
Thanks you all for your prayers and support.
Love Jake Tecla and Jade

February 2013

Hello every one,
I can't believe it is already February 2013, where did January go?  I hope you are all well!

So we wanted to fill you all in on what has taken place in the past few months.
Since the end of last semester, (beginning of December) we were blessed with the opportunity to go back to California for about 5 weeks.  We left New Zealand to see family and friends for the first time for about a year and a half.  It was truly a blessed time.  We spent most of it just enjoying the fellowship with Jake's family.  It was priceless to see Jade and Olivia (Jake's 2 year old niece) running the house:)  We were able to meet with Franz and Monica who were down here in New Zealand for a time.  We also attended the missions conference at Calvary Chapel Bible College Murrieta, for a few days.

We have since headed back to New Zealand and are now under way with a new semester which began on February 4th.  From out travel it has taken us some time to get back into the swing of things, so please continue to keep us in prayer.
This semester Jake is teaching the book of Joshua along with over seeing Friday Lectures, Morning Devos, and various other areas in the college.  Tecla is once again our fabulous head cook and in charge of the students servant hood areas.  Jade is the school mascot, her job is to be her self and make the students laugh and to love on the horses around the Ranch.

We do have a praise report.  While we were in California we got news that our residency application was accepted.  We will have to pay quite a bit of money for the migrant levy but other then that we just send in the passports and we are golden.

Philippians 1:6 "being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it, until the day of Christ."

Prayer requests:
Wisdom in raising Jade
Extra finances for the residency migrant levy
Wisdom for this up coming semester