Hold the phone

Hold the phone! I heard from Kent today that yesterday he spoke with 2 people about the Lord and they wanted them some Jesus. That is 2 more in the family that is what i am talking about. Jesus is still working and a vital part of life today. We went through the big city today and got more stuff for our luggage. We had a great last meal in Ecuador. After coming back to the hotel and working off our meal we said a special thank you to Chris our interpreter. There were some tears and some laughter. He revealed some of his struggles with God latlety and his intial doubt of even being with us because he didn't feel worthy. He was encouraged and stregthened with us this week. You never know what someone is going through or who is listening to you. If you focus on God He will take care of the rest. May I encourage you how you have encouraged us. Get you some Jesus and walk with Him in your life and please, please surround yourself with other christians encourageing eachother with the love of Christ. We leave bright and early tomorrow starting at 4:15a.m. We are not excited about the time, but we are all looking to being back home with all of you. We will see you tomorrow, thank you for all of your prayers and support.

Jesus is not finished

We began the morning walking around the church just inviting people to come. What a neat thing to walk around with our brothers and sisters in Christ inviting others to join in the worship and learning oof our creator and savoir. For such a simple act we can sure complicate it. The service ended with many tears and really goood hugs. Goodbyes went aswell as can be expected. It was sad seeiing that last picture of our famliy waving goodbye as we drove off to our next destination. On the long drive to the big city David hared Gods love and message with a young man helping us out and lead him to the Lord. Amen! God is not done. I did not have to understand or hear the words to know that the spirit was moving. David then continued to extend love to the young man throughout the rest of the trip. It was sad to see him have to part from uus so soon, but he is not alone. God is with him and will continue to be wiith him all of his days. That is just an awesome thing to know and feel. We made it to the hotel for the night and we all feel very blest for many reasons. Tomorrow we will experience the big city and all of its beautiful craziness. We end the night at Kents favorite restauurant. He is like a little kid everytime he talks about it. Even as we experience Ecuador a little more please help us to reach up and look out for Jesus in your prayers, you never know when He could use us or you for something grand.

Gods team

We have had a busy, but relaxing day. We met new people and young out with the youth from church. They guys, Richard Kent Josh and Brian, showed them how to play our form of football then they kindly showed us theirs. It was a sight to say the least. Everyone is now packing up their suitcases for a quick departure from the hotel after morning services. I have taken some of this time to reflect on our team. They all do not disappoint. The young boys, Ducan Layton and Noah, have had a good time in another country. They have hung out with children younger than them and have tried to be good role models for them during their time here. They do not think that the food is half bad either. Some do not want to leave so soon. Josh and Trevor have been loving the attention and have been seen often just surrounded by other teens trying to get to know them. Shea and Hunter have loved on everyone they can, child and adult alike. Becky has made a special effort to remember people's names which can be a feat among itself. Richard and Brian are double trouble I have learned. They are both ready at any moment to share what God has already done for everyone. Cynthia has had no prob helping us all through the surprises with her knowledge and love. David is always talking to someone in Spanish, although I am not really sure want he is saying but I am confident it is good. Kent and Jill have been showing love to all through the interesting situations we find ourselves in. Their leadership has kept this team going and motivated for God. We have all slowly changed our English over to Spanish. We leave shortly for our talk of love to the youth of the church. We are all serving Gold boldly and wholeheartedly. Thank you for your part in all of this. Your prayers have encouraged and strengthened us. Tomorrow we worship one last time with the church we are serving then leave for the big city. Please pray for our goodbyes and the travel in the upcoming days.

Gods strength

The strength of the Lord was given to us today. Although 6 oclock came early this morning we were all able to make it through the day without coffee. I am told that is a God sighting in itself. The trip into the school was awesome. The students were receptive and excited to say the least. They heard the word of Gods love and the testimonis from Trevor, Josh and Cara. Brian even shared his ose trick with dental floss. We quickly moved over to the church to prepare for the bible fest. It was worth every moment of planing. The kids greatly enjoyed all of the activities. The count was lost after we counted 40 kids. That is more than the week leading up to it. Everybody had a helping hand which was nice to see the whole team work together on the same thing. We leave shortly to hand out certificates and motivate others for missions. Reality is setting that our time to leave is closing in. Some are already sad to think about leaving. Please pray for God to continue working and help us close things properly within ourselves and with others. Tomorrow we were invited to a families home that struggles with understanding who Jesus is in there home. Then the youth has worked hard to be able to do something special for us. Then David will rap it up tommorrow night with the youth. We are not done and we are excited in the Lord and that is a good feeling.

God is rocking

Today was a great day. The guys hit it off with a bang. They went to the drug and alchol rehab center and 18 guys reached up to Jesus instead of themselves. Short and sweet yet filled with jouful rejoicing. The english and bible school had their last day of classes. The certificate will be handed out tomorrow night. The children received their dolls and loved them God already knew how many was needed and provided. They all wanted to take more home for their orher family members. Tomorrow os the bible fest and it is going to be awesome. The day ended with great encouragement at the ladies bible study. One could feel the spirit working. We all received homemade banana bread for our early morning start tomorrow. We get to go into a school of 3000 sharing Gods message of love through David and music from USA. Of course Jesus music is the best thing to share. Please pray for nerves because we will start at 7am in front of 300 students then rinse and repeat 4 more times. God rock and we are ready to roll. Okay it is late just go with it. Thanks for checking in. Choa