Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thank you for the many prayers on David's behalf. He continues to improve daily. He recently had an EEG (electroencephalogram) and after the review, David's doctor was concerned with some abnormal results. He sent us to see a neurologist that specializes in epilepsy. The neurologist reviewed his results and agreed there were some abnormalities, but said that at this time we should not be concerned unless David begins having seizures in the future. David had had another (and hopefully final) CT scan today, and tomorrow he will have another follow up with his regular doctor. We asked the doctor about his headache pain and he said that David can expect pain for 3 months. Please pray that David will receive a good report from the doctor tomorrow.
Thank you for your prayers during our annual OMS Ecuador business meetings held in Pallatanga. Doug had a great time of fellowship with our fellow OMS missionaries, and the field was updated through the many reports of this past year's ministries. It was exciting to hear how the Lord is continuing to advance His kingdom throughout Ecuador.
This evening, Doug will be traveling 10 hours via bus to Cuenca, where this week he will attend the annual AIEE national church association business assembly. Please pray for good attendance on behalf of the national churches, and for the discussion of several issues related to the organization. We also ask you pray for unity and that relations will be strengthen.
This Wednesday, Cindy's Bible study group will continue with a new study. They are studying Dr. David Jeremiah's new book: What In The World Is Going On? Bernarda is rejoining the group since the birth of her baby. A new gal, Carmen, will be joining the group. Please pray for all the gals as this book is only available in English. Please pray for Cindy as she feels extremely inadequate to teach on this topic. Pray that she would be diligent to do her part and willing to leave the rest to the Lord.
Cindy, Kelly Chambers, Bonnie Shrode, and Liduvina (wife of Pastor Antonio), are planning and preparing a special women's retreat for 5 of our indigenous churches. The event will be held on February 14 with the theme of "Extravagant Love: The Alabaster Jar". We are also busy making plans and preparations for short-term teams that are planning to be here soon:
- Daniel Schertz from Saybrook will be here February 12 - 20,
- A team of 26+ from Pennsylvania will be here 2/26 - 3/12,
- A team from Indiana is working on plans to be here 3/27 - 4/5.
The second semester at the Alliance Academy will begin on this Wednesday. Jonathan is excited about being released from his guided study hall and placed in beginning Spanish. Please pray for him as this will greatly increase his workload.
With the many Christmas activities and David's accident, we were unable to get our update sent out explaining Lucas' recent visit here. However, we have posted it below in on Blog, 12/21/08.
Blessings to You!
Doug & Cindy
