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.

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