September happenings

Computers are fun!

For some time we've hoped to find a way to reach out to the youth in the community of Palmira. After thinking, praying, and talking to the community, we decided to offer a basic computer course. Over 30 young folks quickly signed up! We gathered several older laptops and bought some Spanish keyboards, loaded them up with a Linux operating system, and two weeks ago began the classes. The world of technology is new and intriguing; these young folks really want to learn! Paulino's three older sons—Salomon, Romulo, and Abram are among the students, along with several of the community leaders who need to be able to type up letters and paperwork.

    • Please pray that the classes would be a good avenue for building friendships, and a beginning step in opening hearts to consider following God.

The week of September 10th we had the joy of attending the Global Member Care Network conference just outside of Quito. There we met many folks from around the world who work in the area of missionary member care. We attended many workshops and sessions. A special emphasis of the conference this year dealt with the member care of our Latin American co-workers, a topic of special interest to us as we are privileged to work alongside a dedicated team of Ecuadorian pastors, missionaries, and young folks (many of them the children of our Ecuadorian families) who God is raising up to reach and disciple the lost in this country!

    • Our Liebenzell Ecuador team at our yearly retreat in August; please pray that we would work together in love and unity as we minister here in the different areas of northern Ecuador.

Our long-time Awa friend Gloria has joined Kathy in helping to teach the children's class on Sundays in Palmira! Gloria loves to emphasize to the kids the importance of following God, often sharing parts of her own testimony. After being hospitalized in July with complications from an auto-immune disorder (scleroderma), she is now feeling stronger but continues on a liquid-only diet. She has many doctor appointments and exams scheduled this month; through all of this her attitude has remained cheerful and upbeat as she thanks God for His daily help.

    • Thanks for praying for Gloria's health, as the doctors are considering the possibility of a surgery to widen her esophagus.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support! We appreciate your standing with us as we work here among the Awa.

(helping a friend move his sugar cane on our way home from church)
 

In HIS grip,
Kevin & Kathy