Update 04/25/07

Dear Prayer Warriors,

During the first week of April we were able to host some of our supporters (people just like you). Barb and son, Jackson Mills from Chicago, Illinois wanted to see what Ecuador was like and experience some of the ministries that we are involved in. They participated in an Alliance Academy field trip with 60 - four, five and six year olds; they spent 3 hours in a Spanish speaking Good Friday church service; viewed Quito from 14,000+ feet above sea level; straddled the equator; missed an English Easter service; and played with children at the city dump during the five days that they were here. We pray that God will continue to use this small glimpse of His work in their lives.

The boys are doing well. For those of you who have focused your prayers on Jonathan's transition ~ THANK YOU!! We have seen an amazing transformation. We're seeing much of our Ol' Jonathan again. We attended David's spring sports banquet where he received MVP from his basketball team and a special Best Defensive medal from his coaches. He also scored 236 points this season.

Doug began another Spanish class, and will continue studying through mid-July. This Sunday, he plans to meet up with the District Superintendent of the churches that he will be working with, to discuss beginning to attend district activities, pastoral meetings, etc. Cindy is researching opportunities for summer sessions of Spanish (no break for her this summer). Please join us in praying for the right Spanish training and comprehension of the language. It continues to be our #1 challenge/frustration.

Cindy's bible study continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Libby and Silvie. They spent several lessons studying for Easter. Cindy had the Resurrection Eggs sent from the States for her classroom students and Silvie was determined to be the new owner of the set. Praise God that she took them to her family on Easter Sunday and retold the Easter story to many who heard it for the first time. Our relationship is really growing with Silvie and her family. Silvie's husband has really connected with Doug and always has lots of spiritually related questions for him.

We are reminded daily of the provision that God has given to us through answered prayer and sacrificial giving. We share with everyone that asks, and even those who don't, how we are able to be here serving Jesus in Ecuador, and it's only through your obedience and faithfulness!! We thank you for being obedient to what the Lord has called you to do on our behalf.

On a side note: If you are so led, there are two additional, very easy ways in which you can help to support OMS International:

• GoodSearch - An Internet Search Tool, and for every search on the internet, OMS receives one cent. http://www.goodsearch.com/?charityid=838654. We have made this our home page.
  
• Community Plus, includes a group of online merchants that if you make an online purchase, by first going through Community Plus, they will donate a portion to OMS http://www.communityplus.com/. We have signed up and it was very easy.

Blessings to You!
Doug & Cindy