Leaving

As planned, we are leaving Ecuador tomorrow, June 13th. We are thrilled to be leaving the church in the capable hands of Pastor Alfredo Barriga. We're not sure whether we'll be staying in the States or going to Costa Rica--we'll let you know as soon as we know! Alfredo is shown here preaching at LAMCON (Latin America Missions Conference) in Lima, Peru

Please Excuse Me . . .

 I know I haven't been too faithful keeping up this blog, and I apologize.  Last night the churches in Guayaquil and Quito combined to give us a good-bye party.  The love shown filled our hearts.  After 13 years--6 in Quito and 7 in Guayaquil--we're leaving.  We have tickets to fly to the states on the 13th of June.  God has been guiding us a bit strangely . . . not that I'm complaining, it's been quite an adventure.  He's closing lots of doors, and a few doors were open that we didn't feel were God's will.  So we're sending our stuff and heading to Florida, although I'm applying for jobs in 4 states:  Vermont, New Hampshire, Georgia, and Florida.  We don't know if this is a permanent move stateside or just for a year or two.  Time, and God, will tell.

Above are some of our beloved friends and co-laborers in the harvest.  Top row left to right Elder Raphael Marin, Gladys Marin, Pastor Juan Franco, Pastor Alfredo Barriga, Bottom row left to right, Mike, me (Sue), Norma Franco, and Gloria Barriga.

5th Annual Conference with Pastor Ray

P. Mike, P. Ray, and Guillermo (translator) praying before the service.

Yvonne (visiting from Lima, Peru) , Shane, Mike, Sue, Alice, P. Ray, and Jeff. Shane, Alice, and Jeff came with P. Ray from Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

P. Ray, Ritchie, P. Mike, Shane, and Jeff at the Malecon.

Starting the New Year With P. Stan and Karen

Mike praying before the message.

Evangelists in action!

KFC and a time of sharing with the body in Quito.

Mike getting ready to bungie off of the bridge in Banos.

P Mike

Mike's been invited to speak at various area churches. Here he is speaking at Jesus, Door to Heaven Church.

Conference on Prophesy with Pastor Sheff

Pastor Sheff, his wife Kim, and Jim Seaver came for a visit which included spending Day of the Dead in Otavalo and Peguche with our dear indigenous "family"

All participated in making gua-guas de pan, a traditional bread

The conference itself was amazing and everyone was edified.

Christmas Dinner at the Church