This morning during devotion we had a rock hit the window (our door bell here in Ecuador). And a young man that some team members met at the park the other day. Long story short Seth gave him a Bible and he loves it. He does know Jesus but has not been baptized. This may be in the near future. This young man has an amazing testimony. He went with us to a church in another town to pass out flyers for another movie night at this church. Great fellowship with the pastor and his family as we split into 4 different teams to hand out flyers. This evening we had a visit from a special friend who wanted prayer. God is working and I could keep going but ask the team members for more info. Keep praying the people here are super nice and God is moving here. -Matt Warren
Day 5 Update
Go out into the highways and lanes and make them come in, so that my house may be full.
Walking is great exercise, and we do a lot of it while we are here. One of the team members is able to track the approximate amount of walking that we have been doing this week. The total so far is just under 50 miles!!
The C3 (Carrying Christ to Cayambe) event was very well attended tonight including some first and second-timers! Praise!!
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.
Feliz Año Nuevo!!!
Tonight, people all over the world are celebrating a new year! Our tradition in the U.S. is to make resolutions. Here many build and stuff a monigote (picture a life-size scarecrow) that resembles you. Next, you identify the words and actions that you regret or want to stop, write and display them on a sign with the monigote. At midnight you set them on fire!
Tonight, people all over the world are celebrating a new year! Our tradition in the U.S. is to make resolutions. Here many build and stuff a monigote (picture a life-size scarecrow) that resembles you. Next, you identify the words and actions that you regret or want to stop, write and display them on a sign with the monigote. At midnight you set them on fire!
May we all bring more glory to the Lord in 2016 than any year in the past!!
Keep praying! -Janice Durance
Day 6 Update
Agua
Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters...
Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters...
Water has received quite a bit of attention since we have been here! There were many times we would have liked to have given it even more attention if we had any!! The skies have been very clear this week, but it has also been quite windy. The land could use a good soaking rain.
Of course one of the greatest uses for water is in baptism! Tonight we were privileged to witness this act of obedience! What a great way to end our week together!
Galatians 6:9 So we must not grow weary of doing good.
I'm so thankful that this verse does not mean we are not to get tired WHILE doing good, because I think I am as tired as I have ever been after a week here. However, I'm thankful for every hour of lost sleep and tired bone!
I'm so thankful that this verse does not mean we are not to get tired WHILE doing good, because I think I am as tired as I have ever been after a week here. However, I'm thankful for every hour of lost sleep and tired bone!
"I delight myself in you! I'm overwhelmed by you.
We will be welcoming the other group in a couple hours. As they unload their bags, we will be loading ours and heading home. My prayer is that I will be willing to spend myself for the Lord at home!
Thank you to any and all who remembered us and said a prayer! - Janice Durance
Well the last day for me here in Ecuador. But no better way to end it than with baptizing new brothers in Christ. Praise God for the vision of Bowling Green Baptist. Thanks for allowing me to study and be a part of your strategy. The biggest thing I learned is that it is about building relationships trust and respect while the Gospel is introduced to them. The biggest amazement to me is walking down the street here and every 10 minutes someone recognizes the team
It is like walking in the streets in Wauchula, they have built a huge relationship with these people. All the Glory to God in the powerful name of Jesus. -Matt Warren
It is like walking in the streets in Wauchula, they have built a huge relationship with these people. All the Glory to God in the powerful name of Jesus. -Matt Warren
Team #2 Arrives
He says, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
Psalm 46:10 NIV
- As I send off the 2nd child to another country to share His love, I was reminded by a sweet friend to "Be still & know"
The momma in me is overwhelmed, but the believer in me is rejoicing like crazy !!!!!
I don't deserve these blessings, but I praise and thank Him daily for them. I also can't wait to see a picture of my 2 babies together in Ecuador for the 1st time ever!!!!!!!!
Laina Durrance & Seth we love you more than you can imagine. Be safe & know we are praying daily for what God has in store for you, the teams & the Ecuadorians. -Michelle Durance
Psalm 46:10 NIV
- As I send off the 2nd child to another country to share His love, I was reminded by a sweet friend to "Be still & know"
The momma in me is overwhelmed, but the believer in me is rejoicing like crazy !!!!!
I don't deserve these blessings, but I praise and thank Him daily for them. I also can't wait to see a picture of my 2 babies together in Ecuador for the 1st time ever!!!!!!!!
Laina Durrance & Seth we love you more than you can imagine. Be safe & know we are praying daily for what God has in store for you, the teams & the Ecuadorians. -Michelle Durance
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