God is so good. Everyday I stand in awe of how He is working here in Quito and the privilege it is to be a part of His ministry here. I truly love it here. Thank you for your faithful prayers and support. Your prayers are vital and I feel them! Thank you.

I have been in school now for a month. My class is wonderful! (see our class picture below, as well as pictures of my school) This past week we had Spiritual Emphasis Week. A team from North Carolina came and taught chapel everyday. They focused on how God’s Word has a purpose in our lives. They wrote in their chapel journals everyday about what they learned or what God spoke to them about and then we had a time of sharing. The Lord really touched the hearts of many of my students and spoke to them. Please continue to pray for me, that I will be a light to these students and be Jesus to them each day. Many of my students come from non-Christian families.

Last weekend we had a staff retreat. Our school took EVERYONE (even the guards and custodians) to a fancy hotel here in Quito. It was a wonderful time of fellowship as staff and a time to relax together. We have a new Director this year who is incredible. He has Godly desires and dreams for our school. He spoke to us about how the most important thing in our school is our individual walks with the Lord, and then everything follows that. We had a very special time of worship and communion together. It was a wonderful way to start off the school year. I felt refreshed and encouraged.

Thank you to those who have been praying for Santos Pamba! God heard our prayers for a teacher! There are now 22 students, and 2 teachers. The new teacher’s name is Amanda and she has 15 years of experience, plus a degree in Early Education! She will be working along with the other teacher named Mari. They are meeting in the church until the house next door is bought. They have class everyday from 8am until 1pm. The teachers are teaching basic skills for preschoolers, as well as basics from the Bible. Here is the house update: we have to buy the house as soon as possible. The owner is getting impatient. We still need $5,500 in order to buy the house. If you feel led to give, even $1, PLEASE contact me! Anything will help. Compassion International is coming to see Santos Pamba the middle of October. Our goal is to have the house bought, and be all set for Compassion to come start a center! PLEAE PRAY! THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT PRAYER! God has been faithful so far and I know He will continue to be.

Last Monday I started the mentorship program with the high school students, Peer Helpers. They are a quality group of students and I’m excited to get to know them as we meet together this year.

Summary of praises and prayers:
Praises:
1. For the new teacher, Amanda, at Santos Pamba preschool
2. For my wonderful class and new friends at school
3. I have been reading through the Bible faithfully and the Word is coming alive to me in a new way

Prayer requests:
1. For $5,500 to buy the house for Santos Pamba
2. That I will learn to balance my time well and take time for myself
3. My roommate situation
4. That I will continue to be faithful to reading the Word daily and God will give me new insights, and speak to me

Thank you so much for your faithful prayer support and encouraging emails. May God bless you!