Update 07/09/12

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.”

Matthew 6:19-20

Dear Prayer Warriors,

On June 10th, our team of 13 arrived in Ibarra, Ecuador to do some light construction and provide assistance and supplies for their Vacation Bible School. We averaged about 65 kids each day, which was about double of what the church had received in the past. One morning, we had the opportunity to share the Gospel to 480 children in a local public school. Our Youth Pastor utilized magic tricks to capture the children’s attention while presenting the Good News of Jesus Christ. Please pray that God’s word will not return void. One of our greatest surprises was that we ministered to a large group of Colombians who live in Ibarra. We worked alongside them, attended their cell groups, ate in their homes, and even played a game of soccer and basketball. There is always a storehouse of treasures on short-term mission trips. You are welcome to join us on July 22 as the team shares and testifies to all the treasures that God showed our team in Ibarra, Ecuador. Photos for this trip can be viewed at: http://tinyurl.com/7ec935f
 

Our preparations continue for serving at Epworth Nazarene Youth Camp. We will be providing the Missions emphasis to the youth program each day. Please pray for us on July 11-14 as we lead these young folks in missions. Our treasures await…

Please pray for Doug as his small group of 5 travels to Medellin, Colombia on July 21. The group will be partnering with the local Colombian church and evangelizing door to door. The team also plans to continue building the foundational groundwork for our newest project: Saturation Antioquia, which includes planting 20,000 house churches within the next 5 years.

David ministered as a cabin counselor this past week to a group of First Nation children in Copper Island, British Colombia. We thank those of you that supported his trip through your prayers and finances. He has returned with many stories about how the kids heard about Christ, and how he was challenged to be a light for Jesus to those in his cabin.

Finally, we ask you to please pray for our monthly giving. Our giving last month was down substantially. We are asking God to provide additional monthly donors. We praise God for the donors that continue to sacrificially support us. We continue to be greatly blessed.

Blessings to You!
Doug & Cindy