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Author Archives: Joel & Kim

About Joel & Kim

We were married in May 2002 and have known for years now that we wanted to be missionaries, Kim since she was 10 years old and Joel since college. God has brought our lives together to serve Him in any aspect we can. God has given us the vision to start a home for at risk children and a medical clinic in Ecuador, South America. This blog gives you a look into our lives and dreams. We know that we are simple people and often feel like Moses making excuses why others would be better equipped for His purpose. However, we cling to the promises that God has given us and we know that if God has called us, He will also equip us. Happy reading!

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Posted on October 12, 2012 by Joel & Kim

We had our first of 3 interviews today with Covenant World Mission.  Specifically today, we had our dual interview (meaning we interviewed together) with Covenant World Mission Committee of the Executive Board.  That’s quite the mouthful!  It was a large …

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A sad goodbye

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Joel & Kim

It’s a hard day for us as we are leaving our home and country of service in Ecuador.  This sadness is lessened when we think about all of the family and friends we’ll be seeing very shortly but we are …

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September/October Newsletter Released

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Joel & Kim

We just put together our latest newsletter.  Please click the following to download it:

Newsletter_September_2012

FYI: The newsletter is fairly large and may take a few minutes to download, so it’s not your computer but rather the download that is …

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Remember that ‘Vision Team’ that came down…?

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Joel & Kim

It seems like a long time ago now since our friends and fellow visionaries left Ecuador.  Especially in blog life since we are usually pretty timely in getting our posts up regarding what is going on in our lives.  Some …

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Off to Santo Domingo

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Joel & Kim

Tomorrow we leave on what is our last trip to Santo Domingo.  This will be  a tough trip as it will be our first round of saying goodbyes and it will be some of our toughest.  The Rocha family have …

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A Camp Praise

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Joel & Kim

We just want to thank you for your prayers for the campgrounds!  We have been able to purchase a truck for the camp’s ministry use.  This has been a long time prayer request and concern for the camp.  Basically since …

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God’s Promises-A Reflection from Kim

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Joel & Kim

 

 

It’s hard to know where to begin when starting to get the word out about our last week.  As I’m sure you all remember, we had a Vision Team from the States come made up of our board …

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Vision Teams/Board of Directors/Friends Coming…YEAH!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Joel & Kim

 

We have a busy few days coming up, but we are super, SUPER excited about it.  Today (Friday) and tomorrow the whole Rocha family from our camp in Santo Domingo will be coming to visit and staying with us.  …

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Learning Lessons from Simeon…

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Joel & Kim

 

 

 

 

 

Yesterday, after Simeon had gotten dirty after playing, I was washing his feet in the sink and all of the sudden was humbled at the sight I saw.  I was washing his little feet in …

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On the road again…

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Joel & Kim

We are off again traveling.  We’ll be heading to Santo Domingo first to the camp to spend time with the Rochas and the employees of the camp.  After this we’re going to be heading to Montecristi to visit a children’s …

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