Sunday, January 3, 2010

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.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

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.



Conference with Pastor Drew part II Baños

Has the shekinah glory fallen upon Pastor Drew???
Emanuel, Eduardo, and Rachel evangelizing in the park.

Mike teaching.
Pastor Drew with Eduardo translating. I wish I were good at witty captions, for this photo deserves one.
Ecuador's been experiencing blackouts of 4 to 8 hours a day due to lack of rainfall and the fact that most of our power comes from hydroelectric damns. so here the church has a candlelight Bible Study.





Conference with Pastor Drew Part I in Guayaquil

Mike welcomes Pastor Drew Wileczek onto the platform. His messages were heart-changing, grace-filled, and convicting.
Kids gathered in front for the object lesson.

Pastor Drew and the crew from Peru relaxing at our house.

Mike's cousin's husband playing a song during worship service. Alex heads up worship at a nearby church.