Portoviejo Update

One year ago, Joy, Teddy, and I started assisting the church in Portoviejo that was without a pastor. From early February through the end of June we went each Sunday afternoon and Wednesday night to hold services. During June Gustavo, Lidia, and their son came from the Santo Domingo area to help us. They did a great job, and were able to hold the fort while we took what was to be a short trip to the States. When our furlough was extended, they continued to do a great job. Meanwhile, the church called Patricio Solis, also from Santo Domingo, to be the pastor. Patricio was unable to move his family immediately, but in November he began to make the four-hour journey to Portoviejo pretty regularly, working together with Gustavo. Now Patricio, his wife Silvana, and their daughter Kyara are ready to move to Portoviejo. They have arranged to rent a house, and have found a good school. Gustavo and Lidia will continue to serve the church as well. They all make a great team. The church is not able to support these families through their offerings so several Ecuadorian congregations will be providing some financial support. More support will be needed for a couple of years until the church really starts growing. Let us know if you would be interested in sponsoring a pastor and his family.