Gone Fishing!

This weekend, Jake and Daddy went on their first father/son fishing trip! Jake got a rod and reel a week or so ago, and finally got to put it to use on Saturday at the Malina Fishing Lodge, about 20 minutes from our house.

Jake actually did a great job of being patient and hanging there on a chilly spring morning. It was a little windy and cold, but Jake sat with his pole for over an hour. He got a few bites and even hooked into a pretty nice-sized rainbow trout, but the fish got off the hook and flopped back in the pond just as he was reeling it out of the water (Daddy needs to buy a net!). But it was a great time and a memorable experience for the two of them.

We also wanted to let everyone know that we are beginning to schedule deputation services for our home assignment from January 2009 - April 2009. We would love to visit any of you that would like to schedule us! Please let us know as soon as possible, as we are already filling time slots. Just drop us an e-mail at tjjohnson98@yahoo.com to check our availability. We look forward to seeing you all!

Jake's Quote of the Week

"Mommy, my name is not Jake Johnson anymore, it's Hungry Jake Johnson from now on."

(Yet it seems he is usually only hungry for sweets!)

Praises and Prayer Requests

We thank God for his constant love and attention to those little details in life. We also are continually amazed at his ability to keep us on our toes! This has been a good month.

Please remember the following needs in prayer this week:

-- Jake seems to have caught a little upper respiratory bug that was going around his school, which has led to an ear infection. Please pray for Jake.

-- Please pray that Tricia and Jeremy don't get it!

-- Please pray for our church, Africa Trinity Church of the Nazarene and our pastor, Rev. Madela Mashinini

-- Please pray that God blesses our efforts in serving him here in Africa

Until next time,

Jeremy, Tricia & Jake