Every once in a while (but not very often), I have to sort of remind myself that I am in a very different place than Birmingham. Now, pictured at left is one of those “snap you back to reality” moments, where you look outside your house on a Sunday afternoon, and realize this fact fresh and new. See my two llama (pronounced yah’-mah) friends here as they enjoy some of the local produce of our camp area. I actually have two blankets on my bed made from some of the furry wool you see on their back (okay- maybe another llama’s furry back- but my two blankets are made of llama wool).
Here’s a picture (see right) of our newer walking route to the bus stop since we moved up the mountain. This little 3 foot wide concrete structure goes over a nice little gorge about 60 or 70 feet deep, but only about 25 feet wide, so you really can’t see the bottom.
On a more serious, and important note, here are some specific ways you can pray for us. It is so vital to the mission of Christ in us that you continue this, for much is accomplished through your devotion in asking God for favor and strength for us in these ways:
1) Pray for our school staff retreat this weekend here in Quito. I will have the opportunity to teach on Sunday morning, and to lead in various other sessions as well, so please ask the Lord to use this time powerfully for His glory and our good, and to sustain me and conform me to His character.
2) Pray for God to draw students from all over the world that are in school here to salvation in Christ. Pray for opportunities for the Word to reach their ears and hearts.
3) Pray especially for our family as we wrestle with the complexity of having children spread on three continents, and all that goes with this arrangement.
4) Pray for wisdom and healing for my Dad back in the US, as his staff infection from a hip surgery last year has returned suddenly. My Mom needs sustaining grace in this time as well.
5) Pray for us to continually learn Spanish, to love the people here as Christ does, and to be wise in all things related to the gospel camp area here.
C 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
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