We have been working with our
church in Manta, Ecuador to get two new ministries off the ground. These are
outreach and service ministries designed to put “Love in Action” around our
church and community.
One of these is called Bolsas de bendición, (Bags of Blessing).
Women of the church make small diaper bags, receiving blankets, and bibs. They
fill the bags with other needs for newborns. Then they visit maternity clinics
and local hospitals to give these gifts to moms of newborns, to pray with the
mothers, and share some loving kindness. Doors have already opened for sharing
God’s love and the message of the Gospel. One of the local clinics has invited
the women’s group for weekly visits to speak to needy moms.
The church has also started a food pantry. The
ministry is called Bendecidos para
bendecir, (Blessed to Bless). Needy families are invited to receive a generous
amount of 20 to 25 basic food items once each month. On May 3, we served our
first group of 20 households. Besides food, our clients receive an evangelistic
message, personal prayer and counseling, and a warm, loving welcome from those
who serve. Both givers and receivers experience immense joy!
Please pray that these ministries and
other service and outreach projects would bring a spiritual harvest. We would be
very grateful for any special monetary donations that you may be led to give
for these projects. Please contact us to find out how to be a partner with our
church in putting “Love in Action” in Manta.
