February 2025
Full House
26/02/25 09:18
Tuesday night the house was full for the Bible study. We've been irregular in attendance, but once in a while we have everybody. I would really like to hold the next meeting in our new house. Lord wllling!
Ministry from Home
21/02/25 08:12
My mom left us a small inheritance, but enough to build a new house in our back lot. Our present house is nice, but has stairs and lots of small rooms. This new house is designed for comfort (no stairs) and meetings (a large living-dining area). For health reasons it's harder for us to travel or even attend events, so we're praying that our new house will receive friends, neighbors, and even small groups. May it serve as a refuge for refreshing many!
A loom for bracelets
11/02/25 10:00
"Can I borrow a saw?" Pedro was at the door. "What for?" "To cut a piece of wood?" "Ok." It was much more than to just cut a piece of wood. Pedro, (our alcoholic friend in the park) makes bracelets to sell, and a while back he lost his "loom." So he was set on making another. I invited him in, found some of my tools, and we set to work. The loom is pretty simple, but after nailing together three pieces of wood, Pedro asked for sand paper. This was not just a loom, but "his" loom. Then I found some stain for the wood, and Pedro took pride in making a nice loom for himself. He sells the bracelets he makes for one dollar, and the sales give him food. I was glad to see him motivated. I believe that really helps him.
(BTW, he wears a mask because he doesn't have any teeth.)
Friends and prayer
05/02/25 12:57
Faby found these three friends in the park. We often find them drinking alcohol. So Faby recruited them to pave a small sidewalk in our yard. We know Carlos, Maria, and "Bronco" well, and they know us. About an hour into the job, I asked Carlos, "Give me an honest answer, What did you have for breakfast?" His answer, with sad eyes, was "Nothing." So I fixed them the Ecuadorian PBJ: Fried egg on top of rice. They were grateful. And they did an excellent job of the sidewalk. I was impressed. They really have nothing to do, no job, and so they sit in the park drinking. We continue to pray for their spiritual and physical health. I really don't know how to reach them. Continue to pray.