On December 17, we were in Quito for the adoption hearing for Carla and Mateo. The judge was pleased to sign the order formally and finally making these precious kids our own children!
This month we have held Christmas activities for the children in Travesía village as well as for the children at the church in Manta. Over 20 adults volunteered time at these programs. We are very thankful for those who serve in ministries to children. Men's and women's groups also had Christmas activities with very good participation.
My wife Joy and I have been missionaries to Ecuador with BBFI since 1988. We have 3 grown daughters and 3 younger children. We have 12 grandchildren. We minister in the coastal city of Manta where we started a new church in 2005.