Wide Perspective

So this past week has been a breathless run, and we are honestly thankful that a weekend has finally arrived.
Let me spell it out for you:


1) We were thrilled to host three college girls and a mom (exploring opportunities in the city of Quito) starting last Saturday night and ending Thursday night. Blessings to Nicole, Kirsten, Melissa, and Donna Kaye as they head back to the US and process all that they have seen. Just FYI, they are gigantic fans of humitas and spicy aji. We are praying that they come back soon and get an even larger viewpoint on Ecuador and the disciple-making opportunities here.


2) For some reason, and I am certain it is/was for my further sanctification, the raging Ecuador stomach bug bit me with a snarling vengeance on Wednesday and visited for part of Thursday and today too. I'll skip the details. You'll be glad I did...


3) Kelsey (our oldest daughter), who is just a couple of months from graduation from MSU as an official Bulldog alumni, is coming down tonight from the US, and we are really excited to see her, even though we will be working all week. So, she is going to get to practice some of her Spanish in getting around on her on!


4) Today- yep- professional development day at the school. Fascinating. No- I really mean it! The morning session helped us understand some of the cross cultural kids in our school better, and I do mean cross culture. There are Corfan tribe kids who are in our school that live in the pristine rain forest about 7 hours from real civilization, who have their own indigenous language, and who are here to sort of spy out the adversary (the westernizers) and keep a safe distance...


5) Vickie is having a chance to make disciples through coaching JV girls basketball here, so pray for continual opportunity to 'be the gospel" to the young ladies that she coaches.


6) Ask God for wisdom as I work with our leadership team in seeking to place people in the best possible spots for disciple-making!


More details to come, but let me say that gospel opportunity is found in every moment lately, in our own family, in our school, and in this community. Pray that we show Him well!
Chris