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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!

Oh no!

DerrumbeROAD CLOSED!!!! This is the scene on the Pan-american Highway heading north to Cayambe, the road we take in our travels up there.  This landslide and road closure is a result of the most recent earthquake and its accompanying after …

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Vacay

This past week we were able to go on vacation!  It’s been quite a while since we have had a vacation and with how busy things have been this was much needed.  We traveled to the Coast and stayed in …

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A Recharge…Una Recarga

Cayambe 2

 

Recently, when we were up further into the mountains with the team from Coshocton (we were in 4 lote, a small Quechua village).  We were there listening to a local worship band who played pan flutes, drums, etc…The windows …

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A word of thanks from our Camp Administrator, Ruben Rocha

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News from the Camp in Santo Domingo

 

We finally had the opportunity to go see our good friends the Rochas…. Rueben, Amparo, Lisseth, Maria, Mayra, Jeymi, Caren and Rubi, at the Covenant Campgrounds in Santo Domingo this past week.  We’ve been wanting to get out to …

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Shaken Up!

Earthquake

 

This was the scene outside our window yesterday as an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale shook all of Quito with its epicenter just kilometers away from us.  Thankfully, because of the way that construction is done here, …

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Missionaries sent out!

Mission_TeamThis past Saturday I had the exciting privilege to help send out a team of missionaries from Iglesia Emanuel.  A team of 20 individuals, pictured above, have traveled all the way to Guayaquil, to partner with a church there participate …

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And So it Begins…

It has been over 12 years since the dream of starting a medical clinic and a home for at-risk children was born.  That dream is getting closer and closer and as of last week, the dream is becoming a reality.  …

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Harvesting changed lives

Harvested_Land

 

The final crop of wheat has been harvested, now this land will be utilized to help harvest changed lives for the Kingdom of God.  Pray for us as we grow and build together a new ministry for extending His …

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Vision Team

This past week we had the wonderful opportunity of hosting a Vision Team from New Harvest Christian Church of Oregon, Oh, one of our sponsor churches.  Pastor Sharon McQueary and three church members, Andrew English and Doug and Kimberly Zoltani …

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