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As the morning pushed through to my consciousness, I stirred to poke my nose out from under a mountain of blankets into the chill morning air. The adventure of a new day here in
After a delicious cup of coffee and our morning devotions we dove into an eventful day. The day was filled with interesting bus rides, delightful conversations with translators and friends as we traveled, and a priceless experience of the Latin culture in the Andes of Ecuador. The “exact line” of the equator was very interesting. It was kind of cool to think that with one quick step you could pass from the Northern Hemisphere into the Southern Hemisphere. We were a “divided team,” just for a short while!
As we moved breathlessly into the evening ministry of working with God’s children we were greeted with the excited chaos of niños and niñas running into the chapel. The evening flew by from our room on the church’s third floor, as craft team two moved quickly with not a dull moment passing. (Note of interest from the editor: a first for Global Encounters - a riot in the children’s large group session! As Joshua stoned Achan, the stage was rushed by children wanting a piece of the action. Bedlam ensued!)
Jericho with Israelites marching around.
A pervading thought for me during the evening was an ever-expanding realization of the sufficiency of El Padre, Dios mio. As I saw Jesus and His working I began to truly see and understand His greatness. Gracias Dios.
Breanna, for the team
“Achan, it was you!”
Ecuadorian cuisine… yum, yum!
Appropriately balanced… team leaders Jacob, Elizabeth, and Loriann at the equator.
EQUIPO! Chicos. I’m glad that you all are doing well. I love the pictures - whoever is taking them is doing a phenom job! Keep it up and don’t let the kids overpower you ;-P
JOSHU! Great translating buddy!
Love you guys!
Comment by Amanda — August 7, 2008 @ 6:17 am
Keep up the good work!
And try not to have too much fun. JK
Dios Te Bendiga!
Comment by Leah.Anne — August 7, 2008 @ 7:10 am
Fun pics everybody! Happy Birthday Jake!! I love you!
Comment by californiaprincess — August 7, 2008 @ 8:09 am
Keep up the good work!Praying for ya’ll!
Was it hot on the northside of the line?
Comment by Charlie.Willie — August 7, 2008 @ 10:56 am
It looks so pretty there! Lucky! You don’t have to wear a million layers when you go sight seeing!
I miss Josue so much when ever I see him in pictures. It looks like he’s the same irreplaceable person this time too! Tell him hello for me. 
Praying for you guys! TQM!
Comment by Lorianne.b — August 7, 2008 @ 12:09 pm
You guys are doing a great work there in Ecuador. I was just reading “I Held a Shoe Shiner’s Hand Today” from the Aug 3 entry at http://therevmediaproject.blogspot.com/ and was brought to tears. I have the picture of you holding the cute little boy as our computer background! I love the article and all the pictures on ” Do Good Anyway ”
Truly God knew the people to send to Ecuador for this mission. We are with you in spirit and continue to pray for you all.
Comment by Clawsons — August 7, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
super update today. (Laura C.you’re there?! Wow, I didn’t know you went on the trip). Good pictures too. I’ll keep praying for all of you. May God bless in abundance your labor of love.
Comment by tiffmar — August 7, 2008 @ 2:11 pm
It sounds like you’re having an amazing time! Thanks for the updates and pics… I wish I could be there!
E- make sure you get some rest!! You need it!
Josue- take those vitamins! You can’t lose your voice- the team needs your great story telling abilities!
Ruth- no funky illnesses this time, ok?
Praying for you all!! I know God has big things in store for you, and the people He is bringing into your paths.
Comment by acook — August 7, 2008 @ 4:31 pm