Thanksgiving pictures with my class:
Presenting the money from the Nickel Drive to
Pastor Pedro Pablo at our Elementary Chapel:
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Many things to be thankful for….
First of all, I’m thankful to God for bringing me here to this beautiful country and allowing me to serve Him here and be a part of what He is doing. I’m also thankful for each of you who are a constant encouragement and support to me. Thank you!
Santos Pamba Preschool Update:
Last Tuesday I invited Pastor Pedro Pablo to our Elementary chapel. I told him I wanted him to share with our kids about his ministries and the preschool…but, he had no idea what the real reason was! The kids presented to him a paper check with the final amount they had raised in the Nickel Drive. They raised almost $1,800! (see the pic below) Our 3rd grade class raised over $500! We are working on purchasing different supplies for the preschool such as small tables, whiteboards, books, and much more! Pastor Pedro Pablo was in shock. He almost started to cry. He thanked the children for giving to those in need and then prayed for them. My favorite part though was that after the chapel, he came to my classroom to spend some special time with my students. My students asked him all kinds of questions about Santos Pamba, how the kids live, their family life, how to say things in Quichua, etc. They were in shock when they heard things such as: the kids go home after school and are by themselves until late at night when their parents get home from work. They don’t have anyone to cook them dinner or snacks. Many kids don’t do their homework because there is no one at home to help them with it. Three or four people sleep in one bed. Many kids have to go work after school to help earn money for their families….these facts really impacted my students. We ended with a time of prayer together for Santos Pamba. It was very special. (see pic)
I was unable to meet with Amanda and Mari 2 weeks ago, but we are working on rescheduling a time as soon as possible.
Compassion International Update!
Compassion unexpectedly visited last week and examined the Santos Pamba site. We were under the impression that we had met the requirements, however they have added more. The said that the church needs to build a cafeteria space and a big kitchen. They have started, but are out of money to be able to finish. Please pray that God will provide the finances to be able to finish the construction and invite Compassion International back to examine the site.
Bible Study Group:
Last week, a new guy who has been coming to our small group at church accepted Christ! Please pray for Marco.
I had one of the girls over from my church for dinner the other night. She had called me and told me she needed to talk to me and wanted counsel. That night she told me that she was pregnant and that the father of the baby has disappeared. This broke my heart! She told me she is ashamed to tell her family and friends, and that she doesn’t even want the baby. I spent hours with her, listening to her, and giving her some advice. She has decided to keep the baby and is now in the process of telling her family. Please pray for Narda and this precious baby. I thank God for the opportunity to minister to my friends here and that they see me as someone they can come to.
School:
Things have been busy at school. We had our 3rd grade Thanksgiving Feast with the maintenance workers at our school. My class dressed up as Native Americans- (it’s a tradition…not my choice- so strange to do that in Ecuador!)
The next day my students put on a reader’s theater called “The ABC’s of Thanksgiving”. Our classroom was packed! All the parents came, as well as other classes.
The Beach:
After that busy week I was ready for a vacation! On Wednesday I went to the beach with my friend Cheryl. It was great to be out of the polluted, noisy, busy city of Quito. There was no one at the beach because it wasn’t an Ecuadorian vacation time. It was perfect, just what we wanted! We had the pool and sauna at our hostel all to ourselves! We laid on the beach, read, and relaxed. The weather was beautiful, as well as the beach. It was a wonderful time. We flew back to Quito on Sunday. Christmas is just around the corner now….I’m looking forward to coming home for a bit and seeing many of you.
Praises and Prayer Requests:
Praises:
1. Thank you God for all the people You have put in my life who are an encouragement and support to me.
2. For the money the students at my school donated to help buy supplies for the preschool!
3. Marco accepted Christ
Prayer Requests:
1. For my health- I’m really sick right now with a sinus infection/cold
2. That the Lord will continue to provide the finances needed at Santos Pamba for construction.
3. For my friend Narda and her baby
4. That I will continue to be in the Word daily! I am reading through the gospels now.
5. For my uncle Peter, who is in the hospital.
Thank you for your prayers and support! I hope to hear from you too! I miss you and love you all!
Santos Pamba Preschool Update:
Last Tuesday I invited Pastor Pedro Pablo to our Elementary chapel. I told him I wanted him to share with our kids about his ministries and the preschool…but, he had no idea what the real reason was! The kids presented to him a paper check with the final amount they had raised in the Nickel Drive. They raised almost $1,800! (see the pic below) Our 3rd grade class raised over $500! We are working on purchasing different supplies for the preschool such as small tables, whiteboards, books, and much more! Pastor Pedro Pablo was in shock. He almost started to cry. He thanked the children for giving to those in need and then prayed for them. My favorite part though was that after the chapel, he came to my classroom to spend some special time with my students. My students asked him all kinds of questions about Santos Pamba, how the kids live, their family life, how to say things in Quichua, etc. They were in shock when they heard things such as: the kids go home after school and are by themselves until late at night when their parents get home from work. They don’t have anyone to cook them dinner or snacks. Many kids don’t do their homework because there is no one at home to help them with it. Three or four people sleep in one bed. Many kids have to go work after school to help earn money for their families….these facts really impacted my students. We ended with a time of prayer together for Santos Pamba. It was very special. (see pic)
I was unable to meet with Amanda and Mari 2 weeks ago, but we are working on rescheduling a time as soon as possible.
Compassion International Update!
Compassion unexpectedly visited last week and examined the Santos Pamba site. We were under the impression that we had met the requirements, however they have added more. The said that the church needs to build a cafeteria space and a big kitchen. They have started, but are out of money to be able to finish. Please pray that God will provide the finances to be able to finish the construction and invite Compassion International back to examine the site.
Bible Study Group:
Last week, a new guy who has been coming to our small group at church accepted Christ! Please pray for Marco.
I had one of the girls over from my church for dinner the other night. She had called me and told me she needed to talk to me and wanted counsel. That night she told me that she was pregnant and that the father of the baby has disappeared. This broke my heart! She told me she is ashamed to tell her family and friends, and that she doesn’t even want the baby. I spent hours with her, listening to her, and giving her some advice. She has decided to keep the baby and is now in the process of telling her family. Please pray for Narda and this precious baby. I thank God for the opportunity to minister to my friends here and that they see me as someone they can come to.
School:
Things have been busy at school. We had our 3rd grade Thanksgiving Feast with the maintenance workers at our school. My class dressed up as Native Americans- (it’s a tradition…not my choice- so strange to do that in Ecuador!)
The next day my students put on a reader’s theater called “The ABC’s of Thanksgiving”. Our classroom was packed! All the parents came, as well as other classes.
The Beach:
After that busy week I was ready for a vacation! On Wednesday I went to the beach with my friend Cheryl. It was great to be out of the polluted, noisy, busy city of Quito. There was no one at the beach because it wasn’t an Ecuadorian vacation time. It was perfect, just what we wanted! We had the pool and sauna at our hostel all to ourselves! We laid on the beach, read, and relaxed. The weather was beautiful, as well as the beach. It was a wonderful time. We flew back to Quito on Sunday. Christmas is just around the corner now….I’m looking forward to coming home for a bit and seeing many of you.
Praises and Prayer Requests:
Praises:
1. Thank you God for all the people You have put in my life who are an encouragement and support to me.
2. For the money the students at my school donated to help buy supplies for the preschool!
3. Marco accepted Christ
Prayer Requests:
1. For my health- I’m really sick right now with a sinus infection/cold
2. That the Lord will continue to provide the finances needed at Santos Pamba for construction.
3. For my friend Narda and her baby
4. That I will continue to be in the Word daily! I am reading through the gospels now.
5. For my uncle Peter, who is in the hospital.
Thank you for your prayers and support! I hope to hear from you too! I miss you and love you all!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Finally a long overdue update:
School: I have 2 new boys in my class now that got switched from the other class to mine. They have transitioned well to my class and are doing great. I now only have 11 students. Please continue to pray for me that God will help me be the best teacher for my students and be Jesus to them each day.
My class is getting ready for the 3rd grade tradition of putting on a Thanksgiving Feast for the maintenance workers at our school. We have been busy preparing a skit, decorations, and cards for each worker. We have a 3 day Thanksgiving break and I’m going to the beach with two friends!
I continue to go to the children’s hospital on Wednesdays with the high school students. I have to share a story about a visit I had a couple of weeks ago: I entered into a room and started talking with a woman who was there staying with her nephew. When I asked her how she was, she started crying and shared with me that her sister was in labor in another hospital (the mother of the boy in the hospital), and that her 5 year old niece had been missing for 2 hours. She was outside playing and then disappeared. I was speechless. I just hugged this woman and she cried in my arms. I then prayed for her family, and that the little girl would return home safe. About 5 minutes later, the phone rang!! Guess what?! The little girl had been found! This woman burst out into tears again and said to me, “Your prayers were answered! Your God hears you. I want to know more.” I then was able to share with her about the Lord and give her a Bible. God is good. I am so proud of the students that go every week. They bring many smiles to the parents and children there. I am on the Broken Bones floor this year again.
Santos Pamba Preschool update: As you know, Compassion International will now be visiting on December 5th. In the meantime, they are continuing to prepare the house. We still need $1000 to pay back the loan on the house. Please pray that the Lord will provide the money needed.
Remember how I met with the Director of my school and went through the “old” preschool things to get donations for Santos Pamba? Last week I cleaned up all of the toys and furniture and boxed everything up. We completely filled 2 trucks full and haven’t finished yet! Next weekend I am meeting with the teachers to explain the different materials and help them set up centers. I then am having them over for lunch. Please pray for this time with Amanda and Mari. I’m really excited about it! I praise God for the doors He keeps opening for ministry and feel this is just the beginning!
This is the last week of the Nickel Drive that I am doing at my school for Santos Pamba preschool- the kids have raised over $1200! This money will be used to buy school supplies and furniture needed in the school. On Nov. 20th I will be presenting this gift to Pastor Pedro Pablo at our Elementary chapel! It is a surprise and I can’t wait to share this blessing with them. I’m working on planning a field trip to take my class to the Santos Pamba preschool to play with the kids.
Fox Island Alliance Church just finished their Mission Conference and there was a table for Santos Pamba. Did you see it? We are praying that God provides the finances to buy a school uniform for each student (only $31) and working on getting each student sponsored. Please let me know if you are interested or have any questions.
Karlita: Do you remember my little Karlita? The girl we got a wheelchair for last year? I FINALLY saw her! I had been calling since I returned in August and finally they called me back. I was able to go to a doctor’s appointment with Manuela (her mom), Karlita, and her brother Sabastian. It was wonderful to see them again. Karlita has grown a lot! They are using the wheelchair, but unfortunately cannot use it when traveling because the buses don’t help her load the wheelchair. Can you believe that? They just pass her. Karlita just started physical therapy. She has been given 20 free sessions, and then the rest are half price. The physical therapy will help with developing her muscles. Please pray that the therapy will help her. After the appointment I took them to lunch and bought shoes and socks for Sabastian, who is 7. He probably tried on 30 pairs of shoes. They had never been to a shoe store before. He was so excited that he hugged the cashier, the lady who helped us, and then me, and went skipping down the mall. Something so small made his day. It is a blessing to be able to bless others. I will keep you updated on Karlita.
I went to the Cloud Rainforest last weekend with a couple from my church. I got to hold one of the big exotic blue butterflies on my finger! I also saw lots of colorful hummingbirds. It was great to get out of the city for a day. Last Sunday I went to visit the Santa Maria church where I visited a lot last year. It was great to be back with the kids there. I missed them. I am planning on going there once a month at least.
Please continue to pray for me with my roommate situation, and that I will continue to spend time in the Word daily and seek God’s direction in the ministries that I do here. Also, my uncle Peter is in the hospital with cancer and doesn't have much time left to live. Please pray for him and that he will come to know the Lord.
Thank you for your prayers and support. God bless you all!
School: I have 2 new boys in my class now that got switched from the other class to mine. They have transitioned well to my class and are doing great. I now only have 11 students. Please continue to pray for me that God will help me be the best teacher for my students and be Jesus to them each day.
My class is getting ready for the 3rd grade tradition of putting on a Thanksgiving Feast for the maintenance workers at our school. We have been busy preparing a skit, decorations, and cards for each worker. We have a 3 day Thanksgiving break and I’m going to the beach with two friends!
I continue to go to the children’s hospital on Wednesdays with the high school students. I have to share a story about a visit I had a couple of weeks ago: I entered into a room and started talking with a woman who was there staying with her nephew. When I asked her how she was, she started crying and shared with me that her sister was in labor in another hospital (the mother of the boy in the hospital), and that her 5 year old niece had been missing for 2 hours. She was outside playing and then disappeared. I was speechless. I just hugged this woman and she cried in my arms. I then prayed for her family, and that the little girl would return home safe. About 5 minutes later, the phone rang!! Guess what?! The little girl had been found! This woman burst out into tears again and said to me, “Your prayers were answered! Your God hears you. I want to know more.” I then was able to share with her about the Lord and give her a Bible. God is good. I am so proud of the students that go every week. They bring many smiles to the parents and children there. I am on the Broken Bones floor this year again.
Santos Pamba Preschool update: As you know, Compassion International will now be visiting on December 5th. In the meantime, they are continuing to prepare the house. We still need $1000 to pay back the loan on the house. Please pray that the Lord will provide the money needed.
Remember how I met with the Director of my school and went through the “old” preschool things to get donations for Santos Pamba? Last week I cleaned up all of the toys and furniture and boxed everything up. We completely filled 2 trucks full and haven’t finished yet! Next weekend I am meeting with the teachers to explain the different materials and help them set up centers. I then am having them over for lunch. Please pray for this time with Amanda and Mari. I’m really excited about it! I praise God for the doors He keeps opening for ministry and feel this is just the beginning!
This is the last week of the Nickel Drive that I am doing at my school for Santos Pamba preschool- the kids have raised over $1200! This money will be used to buy school supplies and furniture needed in the school. On Nov. 20th I will be presenting this gift to Pastor Pedro Pablo at our Elementary chapel! It is a surprise and I can’t wait to share this blessing with them. I’m working on planning a field trip to take my class to the Santos Pamba preschool to play with the kids.
Fox Island Alliance Church just finished their Mission Conference and there was a table for Santos Pamba. Did you see it? We are praying that God provides the finances to buy a school uniform for each student (only $31) and working on getting each student sponsored. Please let me know if you are interested or have any questions.
Karlita: Do you remember my little Karlita? The girl we got a wheelchair for last year? I FINALLY saw her! I had been calling since I returned in August and finally they called me back. I was able to go to a doctor’s appointment with Manuela (her mom), Karlita, and her brother Sabastian. It was wonderful to see them again. Karlita has grown a lot! They are using the wheelchair, but unfortunately cannot use it when traveling because the buses don’t help her load the wheelchair. Can you believe that? They just pass her. Karlita just started physical therapy. She has been given 20 free sessions, and then the rest are half price. The physical therapy will help with developing her muscles. Please pray that the therapy will help her. After the appointment I took them to lunch and bought shoes and socks for Sabastian, who is 7. He probably tried on 30 pairs of shoes. They had never been to a shoe store before. He was so excited that he hugged the cashier, the lady who helped us, and then me, and went skipping down the mall. Something so small made his day. It is a blessing to be able to bless others. I will keep you updated on Karlita.
I went to the Cloud Rainforest last weekend with a couple from my church. I got to hold one of the big exotic blue butterflies on my finger! I also saw lots of colorful hummingbirds. It was great to get out of the city for a day. Last Sunday I went to visit the Santa Maria church where I visited a lot last year. It was great to be back with the kids there. I missed them. I am planning on going there once a month at least.
Please continue to pray for me with my roommate situation, and that I will continue to spend time in the Word daily and seek God’s direction in the ministries that I do here. Also, my uncle Peter is in the hospital with cancer and doesn't have much time left to live. Please pray for him and that he will come to know the Lord.
Thank you for your prayers and support. God bless you all!
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