God’s Faithfulness in Saying “Yes”

One year ago, my family was living in Arizona when we crossed paths with Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, our pastor from my childhood in Hawaii. Upon hearing of my goal to study Creative Arts as an early high school graduate, he encouraged me to explore NHCC. After some research, we found that the program was exactly what I was looking for.

One month later when we visited in-person, we saw God moving, and knew we had to come. We believed God had a wonderful plan for our season here, but multiple obstacles arose: How would I pay for tuition? Since I'm only fifteen, would my family move with me?

Despite having unanswered questions, we knew God was calling us to New Hope, so we said, "Yes." Almost immediately, God showed Himself faithful. Our home sold quickly, allowing us to move to Eugene within three months. My family and our belongings arrived one week before the fall semester began, and through the generosity of donors, internships, and the provision of God, I enrolled as a full time student.

God made a place at New Hope for my family. I get to use my talents for the Lord while serving alongside classmates and mentors onstage, backstage, and in the children's ministry.

My parents have found community and ministries to serve and use their gifts. My two younger brothers serve with production and children's ministry while my younger sisters sing in Kids’ choir and learn about Jesus in this wonderful community.

Our lives have been completely transformed because of God's great work. It hasn't been easy, but God has proven His faithfulness time and time again. He is Jireh, our Provider. All we had to do was say, "Yes."

Teuila Lafi (Class of 2025)