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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!

Off to Ecuador

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Joel & Kim

Flag_EcuadorianJoel is flying to Ecuador tomorrow morning to have meetings and begin process of creating materials that we will be utilizing to promote our non-profit organization.  Please pray for him and the gentlemen traveling with him Jeremy Bustos, Scott Hallam …

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Sharing our story at Trinity UMC

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Joel & Kim

We will be sharing our story and ministry in Ecuador at Trinity United Methodist Church (303 North Walnut Street) in Hartford City, IN on Sunday.  Their service starts at 10:15 a.m.  Here’s the website for the church: http://trinityumchc.com/

If you …

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Updated Ministry Calendar

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Joel & Kim
  • April 14: Trinity United Methodist Church, Hartford City, IN
  • April 15 – 19: Joel on trip to Ecuador
  • April 21: Church of the Good Shepherd, Crest Hill, IL
  • April 27, 28: Coshocton Christian Tabernacle, Coshocton, OH
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Preaching at Trinity UMC

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Joel & Kim

For any of you in the area of Marion, IN, Joel will be preaching at Trinity United Methodist Church (303 North Walnut Street) in Hartford City on Sunday.  Their service starts at 10:15 a.m.  Here’s the website for the church: …

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An example to follow

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Joel & Kim
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On Maunday Thursday of this year, the newly elected pope broke out of the tradition of popes before him to wash the feet, not of fellow priests, but of 12 young offenders from a detention center.  This has been fairly
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Happy Easter-Goshen Style

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Joel & Kim

Happy Easter from Goshen, IN.  We celebrated together with the Delp’s (Joel’s parents) on Saturday and Sunday by coloring eggs, church, Simeon’s first annual Easter egg scavenger hunt, yummy food, and time together celebrating Christ’s resurrection.  We had a great …

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Happy Easter!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Joel & Kim

Happy Easter to you all!  We trust that the joy and celebration of the resurrected Jesus gives you hope and excitement for this season and the future.  May you celebrate together with family and friends in knowing the Good News …

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Updated Calendar

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Joel & Kim
  • March 30: Northwest Covenant Church for Men’s Lenten Breakfast, Mt. Prospect, IL
  • April 7: Trinity United Methodist Church, Hartford City, IN
  • April 14: Trinity United Methodist Church, Hartford City, IN
  • April 15 – 19: Joel on
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The prayers were felt and answered!

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Joel & Kim

Yesterday, prayers were lifted up for us around the world!!!  Many of you received our email earlier in the week and prayed for us.  Our friends in Ecuador received and got word about our final interviews and were praying for …

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Special Prayer Request

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Joel & Kim

We would like to share a Special Prayer Request.  This Friday, March 15th, Kim and I will be having our Final Interviews in the process of being commissioned as Long-term Missionaries.  These interviews are the final “test” in our process …

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