Author Archives: Joel & Kim
Annalea Despidida (See you Later)
This week we say “see you later” to our friend and co-laborer in ministry here in Ecuador with the Santiago Partnership, Annalea Egging. I (Kim) went to North Park University with her although we were in a different class. Who …
A visit from Christa!
My best friend for over 22 years came to visit Ecuador for the 3rd time these last 2 weeks. It was wonderful for us to have her here and this time was a little different than the last in that …
Women’s Medical Caravan
This past week we served together once again in a Women’s Caravan in Unamuncho-Ambato, Ecuador. This is an area 2 and a half hours outside of the capital city of Quito. We worked in conjunction with the Covenant Women Ministries …
Starting a new school year
The kids started school this past week. Simeon began 4th grade, Esther started Kindgerten and Ephraim started pre-school for 4 year olds. They are all loving their classes and their school at Alliance Academy International. We covet your prayers for
…Celebrating Ephraim
We were so happy to be able to celebrate Ephraim with his 4th Birthday! It’s so crazy to think that he is now 4 years old and just starting Pre-school for 4 year olds. Here is a reflection that Kim
…Off to the Beach!
We were so happy to be able to be back in Ecuador and to take our annual family vacation before school starts in the Fall. Every year we try to go to the beautiful beach in Ecuador, see the Humpback
…Thank you Bethany Covenant
Last week we had a visit from Bethany Covenant Church in Berlin, CT. We have partnered with them before doing a medical caravan 2 years ago in Quevedo, Ecuador. Last week we partnered to do another caravan in Las Delicias …
“Don’t Cry Over…Broken Teapots and Mugs?”
It was a tough week for ceramics in our house. It’s summertime so all kids are home all the time which makes the probability of things happening a little higher. The first accident happened in the kitchen with Ephraim. I …
When family comes to Ecuador
Some often ask how our families are involved in the work here in Ecuador and how do they feel about what we’re doing. Many missionaries have many different answers for that and I suppose we are no different. Our families …
Breathe
There must be a theme going on today about prayer. Sometimes we don’t know HOW to pray or what to pray or where to even start. Sometimes for me personally I feel like “hey I’m a missionary, I should have …
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