Thursday morning

7:20 am

Good morning, friends! I apologize that I haven't updated in a while, we are moving non-stop. After work, it's hard to resist the chance to get out and see the city! Quito has a beauty about it and I can't wait to assemble photos to share with you.

Yesterday was an amazing day for our team. We had some issues we needed to work through and with prayer and communication were able to do so. It was a turning point for our team. There is a renewed solidarity and renewed openness to God's presence amongst us. Even on a mission trip, Satan and old human nature can get in the way!

After typing that paragraph, I can't say it's coincidence what happened during bible school. Mike and Richard were working with the 12-18 year olds when some announced that they didn't know Jesus. Of course, that completely changed the tenor of their lesson! Mike immediately brought in the help of the pastor and other team members. Richard snuck out and gathered the construction team together for a quick prayer.

I was on the construction team yesterday and can't tell you how cool it was to put down a bucket of wet concrete and link arms with my dusty friends for prayer. We prayed for the kids inside and the adults ministering to them. You could feel the presence of God with us. It was rejuvenating and touching all at the same time.

The children who didn't know Jesus left knowing much more about Him and were very receptive to Him. Out of this wonderful development came even more good news. Three other children decided to take the next step and profess their faith in Christ! I know! It's awesome! The same group returns this morning and I know more wonderful things will happen!

God really moved some mountains yesterday. There were mountains within our group that could have created mountains between us and the kids. Both barriers were removed yesterday. How fun is that?

Today, more concrete work outside and more sweet kids inside. Please continue your prayers for us today. We love and miss everyone!

Kathy Harrison