CCBI Staff

CCBI Staff

Monday, November 25, 2013

"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


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