We have been busy busy with implementing new ideas and procedures at school and trying to make our house a home. God has been with us and has been blessing us enormously with His love and strength. Despite the fact that we've had many times of difficulty and frustration, we continually see how God has been working here in Ecuador.
Currently, at school, we are beginning a new discipline procedure to help with classroom management. It has been a lot of paperwork, starting everything from nothing, and not having any sort of technology for our teachers. However, we feel like this will really help some of our teachers become more effective.
At home, we've ordered some furniture so that when you come to visit us, you'll have some place to sit! We've also been spending a lot of time with Justin & Jauna and the new social worker from Tennessee, Courtney. Ecuador is beginning to be more comfortable and like our home.
Speaking of home. We are currently doing a fundraiser to raise money to bring our dog, Soup, to Ecuador. Her plane ticket is going to cost around $1,600 because she has to fly through cargo. A lot of you know how precious Soup is and how much she means to us. Please consider helping get our family member down to Ecuador. The Paypal account goes straight to Twickenham Church of Christ.
During the end of October/beginning of November, Jake made a business trip to Alabama and Tennessee. He got a chance to meet with Twickenham Church of Christ and talk budget with them (oh joy!). He also had the opportunity to tour Madison Academy in Huntsville, AL to talk curriculum and ideas for improvement of our school.
Jake also made a quick trip to one of our supporting congregations, White House Church of Christ, in White House, Tennessee. That Wednesday night he was able to give the church a powerpoint update on us and the school. After Jake's return we were informed that the elders decided to up their contribution by $100 a month. We are blessed to have such a loving congregation supporting us! Thank you White House CoC!!
Also, thank you to all of our supporters! We feel your love and prayers!
Here are some pictures of different events going on:
Here are some pictures of different events going on:
Second graders are coloring.
We made pinwheels in Bible classes to remind us that God is like the wind…we might not be able to see Him but we can hear and feel Him!
The kids LOVED their pinwheels!
Our new student council being sworn in.
Chapel outside. The kids where in groups, planning a skit on being brave with David and Goliath being the example.
We have some very talented students and they got to show it off at a talent show…
Our beautiful and extremely shy Maria from the Hacienda got up and sang a solo… in English!
She sang "Blessed Be The Name" very beautifully! We are so proud of her.
