Family in Manta Ecuador

Family in Manta Ecuador
January 2015

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Family Benefits


I want to mention a couple of family milestones.
First, my maternal grandmother died on September 30. I had the privilege of attending her funeral in Dodge City, KS. My mother and my uncle asked me to preach at the funeral service. That was an honor, but was also emotionally difficult. I am very thankful for Mimi's testimony of faith in Christ, and the wonderful way she set an example for all of us who learned of Jesus from her.
The day after the funeral, I had another great privilege. I attended Curtis's baby dedication in Springfield, MO. My mother went along and helped with the long drive. It was great to see Shane and Ashley present their child and promise to bring him up in a way that honors the Lord. I thought of the full circle we have made in our generations--learning of Christ, growing in him, and passing on our faith and its responsibilities to our children and grandchildren.

Painting the Building



Joy, Teddy, and I are still in the United States. We expect to return to Ecuador on November 2. Meanwhile, we received some pictures of some of the men painting the first floor of the building. We are very thankful for the work that they have been doing! There is still a lot to be done, but we are grateful for what has been accomplished so far.