Ministry
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We keep forgetting to let you know that it has been pretty neat for us to learn what they call us “missionaries” down here in Ecuador. Instead of calling us Missionaries from the U.S. or Sweden or wherever, the Nationals …
The Covenant Camp in Santo Domingo
We are finally able to give an update on our ministry. I (Joel) will be going to Santo Domingo tomorrow to start working at the national Covenant Camp property that is located there. This first trip will be a two …
More posts coming soon
Well, chaos has continued since arriving to Ecuador. Since we have arrived, we have spent our entire time trying to get settled while helping another new Short-Term Missionary, Mandy Hjelm, get oriented, as well as helping the other Short-Term Missionary …
Christmas Newsletter Available for Download
Christmas Newsletter
Our Christmas newsletter is available for download (Just click the link above!). You can see what has been happening with us in our first six months in Ecuador. Also, please note the address for Covenant World …
Happy Thanksgiving from Quito
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, …
Celebrating El Dia de Difuntos and Two Birthdays
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 …
IPEE Devotions
We were able to lead devotions this morning at IPEE. Yes… IN SPANISH!!! At IPEE (the Evangelical Covenant Church or Ecuador) they have devotions every week. A time to study the word, pray and fellowship. We try to attend every …
Trip to Guayaquil
We had an awesome trip to the coastal city of Guayaquil this last weekend. Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador (yes… a little bit bigger than Quito) and is the country’s main port. It has a very different feel …
Good Times!
Tonight we had leadership from IPEE (the Covenant Church of Ecuador) as well as friends from Covenant World Mission headquarters in Chicago plus our missionary team (minus one from the Coast). It was a great time of prayer, dreaming and …
Native Ecuadorian Dance
Our fmaily had the opportunity to be a present at a “going away” party for a mission team from Denver who was heading back. It was a fun time. One of the coolest parts was when some ladies from the …
The Santiago Partnership
