Pastor Jason Moore and Company!

Sue and Esther overlooking Guayaquil.
Three Pastors and a Pirate--does that sound like the name of a movie?

Mike, P. Jason, Daniel, and Brian

Bible study in our Florida room with P. Jason

Pray with the elders.

I know we're way behind getting this up here, but we were blessed with a wonderful visit from Pastor Jason Moore and the Martinez family: Brian, Esther, and Daniel.

Pastor Jason and Brian had a special time with the elders, held a meeting with the leadership at our house, visited--along with Esther--at the rehab center, and held special meetings at the church. It was an especially refreshing time for us personally and for the church.

Bible Institute Certificate Recipients

Students from fall quarter receiving certificates.

Perfect attendance: Carmen, Enrique, and Stefanie!

End of the year in Baños

Enrique, Mike, Sue, and Olimpia enjoy a pre-service meal.
A few of the men at the men's meeting--at a pizzaria.

Mike and Sue at the hosteria.

P. Mike, Enrique, Olimpia, and Sue were able to go to Baños this trip. Since Sue was along due to school vacations, we had two nights of women's and men's meetings. We also got to visit people who have been attending the Bible studies. It was a delightful two days.

Christmas in Guayaquil

Thanks to Becky from Carlisle, EVERYONE in the church got jerseys for Christmas.
I suspect that Raphael likes the food.
This time we're eating by candlelight because we choose to, not because of the rolling blackouts.
Silvia, Sue, Rosa, Maria, and Yadira.
Maria organized the dinner with grace.
And so we had a festive birthday party for Jesus in Iglesia la Gracia!

Youth Group in Peru

In November, our youth group met the youth group from Lima, Peru for a weekend retreat at the beach. Our youth were greatly touched by the messages and had a great time.

Conference with Pastor Drew Part IV Quito

Oh...we love, we love, we just love Quito.
Pastor Juan and Mike

Praying for Quito

Pastor Drew making a point.

Mike and Juan

Conference with Pastor Drew part III Peguche

Although the plan was to spend a relaxing day in Peguche, eating at the "fam's", walking to the waterfall, and having a Bible study, the day ended up being a bit rushed. Mike found out once they got to Peguche that the road was soon to be closed for most of the day. So they ended up with a lot of time on busses and little time in Peguche. As you can see, though, a little relaxation and a Bible Study were fit in.