Back in December of 2008, our church started to talk about a mission trip to Ecuador. I've often thought how it would be so interesting to go somewhere new, and tell people about our Jesus. I never really gave much thought to going, considering we have three children that are young.
I guess it was in January, Billy, started to talk about going to Ecuador. When he asked me what I thought, I really couldn't say much. Honestly, I thought of every reason why he shouldn't go, and they were all selfish reasons. Then I realized, when God is telling you to "go" you better listen. Yes, it's so easy to ignore His calling and stay in our own little "bubble", but if we step out of what is comfortable, I truly believe He will bless you for it.
On December the 7th, Billy and seven other people from FBC left for their journey to Ecuador. Their main goal of the trip, was of course, to lead people to Christ, but also to set up a medical clinic in the jungle and offer medicine. They saw 1,300 people in the clinic and numerous were saved!
Billy had the opportunity to pray with an elderly Quichiwa Indian. He said he prayed the prayer of salvation in English, then a Spanish translator translated to another translator that spoke her language. He said it was a sweet sound. How amazing is that!
It's hard to believe that there are people in our world that have never heard the name of Jesus before! It's also hard to believe some of those people are in our own town!
This trip has made me more aware of how important it is to reach out no matter where you are, and to not be afraid to "go" if you are called!
All you Grandparents that are reading this... don't be alarmed! The second after we took these pictures, those beauties were hidden up HIGH!
Funny story... Billy packed the knifes in his luggage and the police at the airport in Quito pulled him aside and questioned him. Billy said he couldn't understand them and they couldn't understand him! Anyway, bottom line... they wanted to know why he had them in his luggage. Funny!
A big "thank you" to all the folks that prayed for Billy while he was away! We have the best friends and family!
These are also lovely! They are hidden up HIGH as well!!!
You can't find crayons like that at Wal-Mart!
A big "thank you" to all the folks that prayed for Billy while he was away! We have the best friends and family!
4 comments:
neat pictures of ecuador! what a privledge to be able to share Christ! A privledge I know that I take for granted.
My sister brought back colored pencils like that for the boys too!
Those are all great pictures! Thanks so much for sharing. It is amazing to see how God uses those who are willing to go.
I am so proud of Billy stepping out of his comfort zone to help other people not only with their daily needs but most importantly teaching them the love of Jesus. :-)
Thanks for sharing Ecuador and your husband's experience. That is truly amazing. Many more blessings to you & your family in the New Year.
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