Work in the jungle area It is encouraging to see the Lord using many of the Bible Institute students in different areas. We thank the Lord that another couple with two small children are planning on becoming mission workers. They feel the Lord leading them to work in the jungle area. He is a Shuar Indian and his wife is from Quito. Both are Bible… Read more
Jungle camps The Lord’s hand of blessing was upon the two weeks of jungle camps. A number of children and young people accepted Christ as their Saviour. All campers were kept free from illness and have returned safely to their homes, many via canoes. Continue to pray that the Seed of the Word that was sown will continue to grow and produce… Read more
A gated community The elders at our church have been doing Bible studies twice a week in a gated community where they meet with a group of Venezuelans who are hungry to learn about the Word of God. Please pray for salvation. A good group of them have also been coming out Sunday mornings and it is a pleasure to have them with… Read more
How quickly they settle down We kicked off the new season of youth group with a trip to a park. These youth are very passionate about games, and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. However, we have been impressed with how quickly they settle down for study and teaching times. Pray that God’s Word falls on soft, fertile soil in their hearts. Read more
Disappointed but are holding on to hope We are now in a third wave of COVID. The surge in cases has led to the last half of camp being canceled, which meant our youth didn’t get to go. They are disappointed but are holding on to hope that they will be able to go in October. Please pray for our youth in this time of disconnect, and… Read more
Bible study in Canuto The Bible study in Canuto is on hold because of the rainy season and a bridge that washed out. Because of increasing crime rates, it is too dangerous to leave our truck on the side of the road and hike several kilometers to their homes. Please pray. When the water recedes and the bridge is repaired, we will continue the… Read more
Camp will look very different As of this week, we are allowed to have physically distanced church and youth group in person. We pray for wisdom for this spring’s upcoming camp session, which will no doubt look very different from other years in order to protect everyone’s health. Read more
The countryside Three evangelistic studies are going strong in the countryside with the possibility of starting more. Several families have expressed interest in learning more about the Bible. People are hungry for truth and looking for hope and security. Please pray for safety and protection while traveling in the countryside, as crime and violence are on the rise. Read more
A clear provision of a new place to meet Our church has been asked to vacate the premises we rent, as the owners want to use it for something else. We have been looking around, but the best option seems to be to meet outdoors. That will likely become complicated when the rainy season begins around December. Please pray for the Lord’s clear provision of a new place to… Read more
Special printing for Ecuador Permission for the printing of the Gospel of John has been given. This will be a special printing for Ecuador during this pandemic. Please pray with us that many hearts will be prepared to receive the Good News. Read more
COVID in most all of the jungle villages COVID-19 has now been found in most all of the jungle villages of the Waorani (Auca), Shuar, Achuar and Quichua indigenous people. Many are very ill and in need of basic medical help as well as food. Pray for their physical, emotional and especially spiritual needs at this time. May the believers stand firmly in trusting the Lord during this… Read more
Bombarded with questions During the lockdown, Ron has contact with the Cofan people in their jungle villages, finding out what challenges they are facing and praying with them. The Cofan church leaders have been bombarded with questions about salvation and baptism! Even if we physically cannot leave our homes to contribute, the Lord continues the work! Read more