We have internet coverage tonight at the camp, which we did not expect. So, here is a brief update...
It has been such a wonderful day. We spent the morning at the Garcia Moreno school, which we have visited each time RHCC has been to Ecuador. It was great to see familiar faces of teachers, maturing smiles of children who used to be missing their front teeth, and new kindergarteners...precious, to say the least. We played the Olan Mills man today and took school pictures of each student. I wish I could post every one of them. Some of the kids were bringing their best, for sure. We had a few jokers, but wow...amazing faces. We will be distributing their "school photos" tomorrow (we printed and framed them all afternoon) after we do our first day of backyard Bible club. Pray for us...there is the possibility of a new church plant going into the Garcia Moreno community, and the foundation of the church may rest on the teachers, children, and families of the school. This is, in many ways, a pivotal week. We are excited and are anticipating God to do great things.
Our team is fantastic. Everyone enjoys spending time with everyone else, so community has been relatively easy for us. We bonded well last night as we sat on our bus for 2+ hours awaiting the landslide to clear so we could get home from our tourist afternoon and evening. Yes, a LANDSLIDE at the base of an ACTIVE VOLCANO (who keeps chirping and churning...sounds like an airplane taking off). We have really gotten to see some amazing bits of Ecuadorian culture in our short three days in country. Don't worry...we're safe and well taken care of, just wanted you to know what we are seeing and experiencing.
We are looking forward to a great day tomorrow. Hopefully we'll be back with an update tomorrow night.
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Sounds like a great adventure! You guys are covered in prayer.
I am so thankful to be able to read your blog while this team is in Ecuador. Praise God for all things and for your safety and giving you the opportunity to share the word of Jesus. You all are in my prayers. I can't wait to hear about the trip! Praise!!(I am Eric's mom)
I am excited to hear your daily reports. I pray that the Lord will use each of you to change the world, beginning in Ecuador. (Laura's dad)
This has been a great week of blessing for the ministry here in the Patate Valley. We were well recieved at the school in Garcia Moreno. The childen have reponded to the love expressed by the group.
Every member of the Rolling Hills team has participated in every opportunity of ministry.
Today we had over 50 parents participate in a workshop on physical health, relational health and spiritual health.
Each adult recieved a clear presentation of the Gospel. I'm sure that over the next few weeks God will use the seed that was planted to produce new fruit.
Thank you for your church's participation in the ministry here in Ecuador. For us as a missionary couple it it is encouraging to have groups from your church serve the Lord with us here in Ecuador.
Steve and Carol Thompson
Missionaries to Ecuador
Global Outreach
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