MInistry 2023
God works in wonderful ways. We have left our ministry in Riobamba for health reasons. On January 27th, we were eating lunch out when I received a call from Pablo, who is from Capulispungo. He was in Quito nearby at a conference and needed a ride to the bus station. When we went to pick him up, I saw a friend, Anibal, whom I hadn't seen for over 15 years. On greeting him, he told us he was going to start a children's ministry the next day in his house. Would we be willing to help him? Of course! And we spent the whole year teaching the Bible to kids on Saturday afternoons. God's timing. God's ways.
To end the year, we'd like to share about friends. Here's how they are faring:
Antonio continues as pastor in Capulispungo. Most of the youth there have migrated to cities or to the US. So the church holds mostly adults. Yet his burden is to evangelize nearby Quichua communities.
Luis pastors the church in his community, San Isidro, in the Andes mountains. He often calls me for help with coursework, teaching materials, or with his new computer.
Ruben was ordained last year as pastor of his community church in Cachisagua. His children strive to finish their university studies.
Danilo is halfway through his university studies. He runs a small restaurant with him mom in their home, and also is treasurer of his community church in Shobol Llinllin.
Abel, from Capulispungo, struggles with his small church in Quito. Many members have migrated to the US. The remaining members are looking for a permanent place to meet.
Segundo, from a small community, Santa Julia, way in the Andes mountains, now pastors a church in New York made up of Ecuadorian migrants.
We are looking forward to ministry from our home. On Wednesday nights, we hold a Bible study with four families. We are also praying on how to minister to the homeless men in the park right in front of our house.
All in God's timing and in God's ways.
All in God's timing and in God's ways.