Here is a picture from last block. I am with the Pastor Jaime of Kairos church (on the left) and his son Yahir. Jaime is a missionary pastor and travels to different cities in Ecuador. Yahir is a civil engineer who serves diligently in the church. He hopes to be able to go to Seminary to work in full time ministry. I was blessed to spend time with Yahir and hear about his time he has spent in the jungle. Please join me in praying for them as their church's vision is to reach out to the five jungle communities in their area to provide them with better sanitation, education, and food once a month.
Today, we returned from our staff retreat. We took five days away from Quito to spend time together, rest, and reflect on our ministry here in Ecuador. It was encouraging to hear others' stories from the last block. It was a refreshing time to fellowship with one another, get some much needed rest, and even go running a couple mornings. It was great to be away, but I am also looking forward to the next group. I will be hosting a small group of five with another host, Amalia. She is from Ecuador and I am excited to work with her for the first time this summer. We will be serving at a place called Pan De Vida. It's a soup kitchen for the homeless in Quito.
God has been teaching me a difficult lesson on having boundaries on taking care of my body, getting enough sleep, exercise, and eating healthy food. It may sound a little bit like the obvious, but it's a lesson I'm continually learning.
God also reminded me of the importance of being a good steward while I handled all the finances for this past group of 31. It wasn't my money that I was managing with the group, but I still had to use it wisely. In the same way, the money I have...is not my own, it's God's money! I continue to recognize that I am just a conduit of his grace and resources to other people.
Thank you for your continued prayers for my health. They mean more than you know. The staff retreat was beneficial and I am starting to feel like myself again. Please pray for unity for Amalia and I as we lead the next team.
Blessings on You!
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