Tungurahua (Throat of Fire)

Yesterday, Tungurahua Volcano in Baños exploded, sending up ash clouds which drifted across Guayaquil and then thankfully out over the Pacific Ocean. We were only lightly dusted by ash, although we holed up in our house prepared for an ashfall such as we've seen before in Quito.

Mike spoke to some of our Baños friends last night who said that Baños is not being evacuated, although some villages on the other side of Tungurahua are being evacuated.

May the glory of the Lord endure forever;
may the Lord rejoice in His works -
he who looks at the earth, and it trembles,
who touches the mountains, and they smoke,
I will sing to the Lord all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
Psalm 104:31-33

Pastor Juan Franco, Mike, and Olimpia Dragu in the Guayaquil airport ready to go to the Latin American Conference in (ta-ta-ta-taaa) Lima, Peru. We were ultra-refreshed by the messages, the fellowship, and the weather. Sue teaching, Karen Collins translating at the women's meeting.
Mike preaching, P. John Stambowski translating in one of the evening services.

Breakfast with Rachel Wilechek, Sue, Olimpia, Mike, and Karen.

P. Liege, P. Drew, Mike, P. Stan, and P. Shaller on the waterfront.

So long Cherokee!

Mike was able to sell our 1987 Cherokee last week. It had gotten to the point where it needed almost weekly repairs. So with mixed feelings we bid a fond farewell to the Cherokee. We are grateful that God brought us a buyer in a short time! We hope to buy a newer used car in August.

Peguche Wedding

The bride and groom.
In April, Mike was able to join our indigenous "family" for a wedding. As you can see he was an integral part of the food preparation! It's always a refreshing time for him in Peguche.