Hey everyone, we have a couple of prayer requests for our family right now…
First off, for the last few days, Bela has had a bumpy rash on her body. At first, it was not bothering her, but it has started to be a bit itchy for her. We have taken her to 2 different doctors that have suggested we wait and see what happens. Please pray for healing for the little one.
We have also hit a rough spot in finances right now. Our car’s engine broke down, and is in the process of being replaced. We really could not find a suitable replacement vehicle at a decent cost, and unfortunately we now have to pay more than we really can afford to get the car back up and running. Please pray that God will provide for us in this time of need, and that we have wisdom in evaluating our expenses.
Kirstie is doing amazing at home raising a great daughter, while carrying another precious little one. Thankfully Kirstie has been much less sick this pregnancy.
We also have the blessing of Kirstie’s parents and sister to help when things are hard. We must are so thankful for the blessings God reminds of of along with our challenges.
No matter what trials we face, we are allways more blessed than we realize.
10/27/08 UPDATE: Thank you all for your prayers. The rash that confounded doctors is all better. Bela is happy, and near itch free!
It’s so weird to think that we have now been back for 2 Months.
Rob has been working for about a month in IT, and I’m at home taking care of Bela. We are praying over the plans of what will be going on in the next year. There are so many opportunities for at the moment so please pray for us during are time of prayer
We are prayerfully considering the next steps, and will keep you up to date as we get a better sense of God’s direction for us. Please keep prayin!
We just got back from a great time of relaxation and rejuvenation of camping and fishing on the St. Croix River with the Tellmans, and my brother Dan. It was great to take some time to slow down and enjoy ourselves before returning to the hustle of our lives.
We are getting back into the swing of the US. I’m looking for work, and Kirstie is continuing her awesome mommy-work, and continuing to go through our stuff weeding out what we can sell/donate in order to prepare for what God has next. Please pray for us as we look for employment and smooth transition into our lives back here in Minnesota.
Last night we met with Manuel and Elvia to talk about the tasks we have before us this upcoming month. There are plenty of things that can be done, but we wanted to focus on what the Rosero´s specific needs are, and what we can feasibly help with in 5 weeks. Here is what we landed on:
- Translate letters and documents
The “Child Care” program is run by the Free Methodist church and gives people in the states the opportunity to sponsor children all over the world. The task of translating the letters falls on the directors of the programs, which in this case is Elvia. We are happy to help with this, and save Elvia precious time and money.
- Teaching and Children’s Programs
Manuel and Elvia help tutor public school students for free. We will help them by joining the tutoring, and helping with the Awana program that follows.
- Youth Group for the Church
I was not so sure about this one to start with. When they asked us to help out with starting a youth group, I thought there was no way that we would have enough time. Then we found out that they have had a youth group, but they have been on break. They would like us to meet with the leaders and help put a program/curriculum together. There is a great guy named Santiago who is ready to lead the group, they would just like our input and guidance over the next 5 weeks.
- Worship Team for the Church
The church has a youth led worship team that is very talented. Manuel would like me to work with them on becoming more than individual musicians, but a worship team. The leader of the group is named Danilo, and I have spoken with him, and we are both excited to see how God can use and develop the team.
There are a few other small tasks such as a web page design and clerical work we will help with. We are also seeing a wide variety of opportunities to serve, and are discussing future projects with Manuel and Elvia. We are extremely anxious to see what God has in store, and we are listening for our next steps
Please pray specifically for the above mentioned tasks we have set, and for God´s continued guidance.
We are very excited for this weekend. We will be traveling to Quito, to spend time working with the our friends Manuel and Elvia Rosero. Manuel and Elvia run a church in South Quito (Which is the poorest part of Quito) and also run a program to help public school students with their homework.
We have enjoyed our time in La Concordia. Rob has been working creating 3 websites, including a site for sponsoring the tuition for the poorer students of the school. Kirstie has been absorbing the culture, and working on her Spanish (which is coming along great).
With Rob spending 10 hours a day with his website ministry, and Kirstie at home with Bela, we have not had the opportunities to serve here in La Concordia that we would have imagined. The school has rock solid leadership, a knowledgebale computer teacher, and a great English teacher. We have not seen any area that can really utilize our gifts, talents and abilities. The church is also doing well, and we cannot offer anything to help them that they do not already have.
It is much different in Quito. In the one week that we spent there in April, our eyes were opened to the possibility of working in Quito. Manuel and Elvia Rosero have a desire to start a Christian school in South Quito, and are only lacking the help to get it going. The have specifically voiced the needs for a computer lab and teacher, English teacher, and people to aid with students with special needs. (Sound like anyone you guys know?) 
Their church is also growing, and they many youth, and a desire to start a youth group, which is a huge passion of ours as well.
We are seeking the Lord’s guidance. If he calls us to Quito, we will be thrilled, but we are preparing ourselves to hear His plans for our next steps, not make our plans first. Please continue to pray for us in this! Thanks all.
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