Merry Christmas from us to you*

From all of us to all of you a very, merry Christmas! Thanks to friends and family close and far away for being part of our lives! Eventhough we might not share every day situations and we might meet each other a lot less than we would have wisched for; You have all influenced us, our lives and our thoughts. We feel blessed to know so many great people and have such a great family!

We are happy to be able to send this Christmas greeting from the beautiful country of New Zealand. We are enjoying meeting old and new friends, getting saltwater in our eyes and sand in our food while getting sunburned on the beach. We are greatful to God for making it possible for us to be here at this time in our lives. To work at YWAM Zion (old Oak Ridge) along side wonderful, funny and interesting people to "build" a great place for people to come and do missions. For them to learn about themselves and God and for them to go out and help others get to know Him better. To help to build a place where people can learn to share Gods`love in various ways and to reach out practically to those who might struggle to have food for the day and a place to call their home.

Life might be difficult; with pain and sorrow and sickness. But meeting people who reaches beyond themselves to help others - shows us that life can still be beautiful, in the midst of struggle!
Thank you God for giving us this great gift of life and that you gave us Jesus - so that we could get to know you!

We wish that you all will have a fun, relaxed and great Christmas and a Happy New Year 2014!

Not a very planned Christmas picture but this is as good as it gets**