When in Quito last weekend, we had the pleasure of seeing Alejandra. Mike met Alejandra eight years ago when she was in Voz Andes Hospital. He led her to the Lord, and later her family followed in this decision. Her mother and sister have been faithful in the church all these years, but Alejandra chose a rockier, wandering road. What a delight it is to see her firmly in the church again - what a mature Christian she is developing into.
We went to Peguche for "Day of the Dead" and had a wonderful time with our indigenous "family." One of the highlights was having a Bible study with our godchildren around the kitchen table after a lunch of three ears of corn.
Johnny lives near the church and has Down's Syndrome and a pigment disorder. Our church is in a rough neighborhood and Johnny has grown up the butt of many jokes and unkindnesses. He finds our church to be a haven; he attends every event and helps out with cleaning and setting up and taking down chairs. He's a valued part of our Body.
Wow! What a few months we've had with visitor after visitor. The icing on the cake was our visit with David and Heidi Anderson from Baltimore. Heidi shared at the Women's meeting - in words and in song. David taught meat-filled messages about The Bride of Christ.
