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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!

Festivals of Quito

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Joel & Kim

This past weekend we had the opportunity to experience the Festivals of Quito.  Basically,  December 6th is the city of Quito’s Founding Day, so there are many celebrations that go along with the week that leads up to this day.  …

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A new Delp Christmas Tradition

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Joel & Kim

 

We have a tradition in our house to spend a day out which includes getting a Christmas tree, getting good coffee, a good breakfast, and then decorating for Christmas.  Last year, and other years past we would spend A LOT …

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Attending “Bedside Baptist” this week

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Joel & Kim

Probably the first time this has ever been posted by missionaries, but it’s the truth.  This Sunday is National Census Day and everyone must remain in their homes until 5 p.m.  (you can actually get arrested for being outside with …

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Happy Thanksgiving from Quito

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Joel & Kim

We wanted to take a second to wish everyone out there Happy Thanksgiving from Quito, Ecuador.  This year we are thankful to all those who partner with us ministry.  Without you, our ministry would not be possible.  Thank you so, …

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Lord, Help me to be a Mary

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Joel & Kim

Luke 10: 38-42 

38AS JESUS AND his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him.39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s …

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Simeon and his good friend Caleb

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Joel & Kim

We had the Burbano’s over for dinner last night and it was so cute watching Caleb and Simeon play.  Caleb can crawl much faster than Simeon and so Simeon was chasing him around all night.  They are very cute playing …

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Celebrating El Dia de Difuntos and Two Birthdays

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Joel & Kim

On Tuesday, we had the opportunity the share together with our mission friends and ministry partners in celebrating the holiday in Ecuador called El Dia De Difuntos (The Day of the Dead).  This is a very big holiday in Ecuador …

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Isla Corazon

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Joel & Kim

If you read our last blog post you know we visited Isla Corazon (Heart Island) in the Bahia of Caraquez in the west side of Ecuador.  Visiting this island was our best experience yet here in Ecuador and we have …

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Trip to the COAST!

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Joel & Kim

We had a great time on our recent trip to the Coast of Ecuador.  We started out going to Santo Domingo-about a 3 hour trip from Quito, to the National Pastor’s Retreat for the Covenant.  We stayed at the Covenant …

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A traveling we will go…

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Joel & Kim
Simeon’s looking at the stylist cutting his hair-not quite sure what to think

Tomorrow (Saturday morning) early, about 7AM, we will be traveling to Santa Domingo for the annual pastor’s retreat in Ecuador at the Covenant Camp.  We will be …

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