New group for Equipping Servants (ESI)

So far three groups have started ESI, two men's groups (have completed one year) and one women's group (just finished 6 months). It has been wonderful to see the relationships that have been formed in this time, not just for us, but for all in the group making life-long relationships with people they can visit just around the corner. It has been a pleasure to watch them grow and learn to read their bible with an increased understanding and be able to read a theological book and interact with it at a deeper level than prior to starting the course.

We have recently received a donation which has enabled us to open another group and this is wonderful news for us. In the photos below you will see a number of men keen to start this course after the introduction night.

This week coming all four groups will be commencing after a break of about 4 weeks.
Pray for continued energy for Tomas who will be leading them and for those who attend that they will continue to have the energy to go deeper into God's word.

A visit from Grandparents!

Skype is great, but not so great when your internet can be a little sketchy, email is good, sending through photos is great, but being in the same room as loved ones is better. 

In early March we had a visit from Karine's parents. After an epic trip, they made it to Loja late on a Saturday night. 

It was so nice to share some life together and for the kids to have some grandparent time. 

John and Arie made it out to Zamora and beyond to the Nangaritza river for some tropical adventure. 

 We tried some good local food and juices.

 We admired the animals at the zoo.

And celebrated John's birthday.

What a privilege to be able to enjoy some face to face time with family. 

Thanking God for this blessing.

Which way?

We were off to a pool and a relaxing day when we were told by the man directing traffic to wait on the side of the road. It was then that one starts to worry about what is going to happen, big bulldozer in front and something very close behind, I guess the idea of closing the road to complete the work wasn't an option, but it was certainly nice to have a close look at a some road construction.