MANANTIAL MINISTRIES

The Hispanic church that we are a part of in Ecuador and Peru, also has churches planted here in the US, in areas that have a large Spanish-speaking population. We were able to visit and share at one of these on the outskirts of Nashville today, before heading back home from the CAS State finals the kids participated in this week. It was a blessing to share with them and worship in Spanish again!

The boys had an amazing time at the state finals, competing in the different areas as individuals and groups that they had qualified earlier this year. They really enjoyed it, and as groups, their grades placed first in several different areas, including handbells and choir. Daniel also placed second in the state for Chess as well! We are proud of them, and also very happy to see them use their abilities in ways that honor God and lift His name!

Please keep Libio in your prayers, as he continues to minister to the Chachi tribe on the coast of Ecuador. HE sent a few pictures I wanted to share, of a small youth camp they held in the village of Capuli, close to where the water project was built. Since he is often traveling, he also holds training/catch-up sessions in the evening with the Christian leaders who are overseeing the church plant and the ministry work they do in the surrounding area and communities.

The Christian school the boys are attending is a part of the Christian School Association, and each year they hold a statewide competition in several areas, including Fine Arts, music, chess, etc. Daniel and Esteban participated in Chess and several fine arts categories, and they had a great time nto only in participating, but also qualifying for the state finals later on this year!

Asking for prayers for Cinthia's family, as their mountain village in Peru is being affected by geological movements that are causing big landslides. The first one took out a bunch of farms on the outskirts of their village, and partially buried a part of the town at the bottom of the mountain. The following landslides and land breaking away keep creeping closer and closer to their houses. The local cemetery has broken apart, and they had to go in, remove the bodies, and try

Even though the unusual cold weather and heavier-than-usual snowfall may have caused issues for some people, for us it was an amazing time! This is the first actual snowfall of any significance that the kids have ever seen, and they had such fun! It was fun to teach them how to make snowballs and throw them, how to make snow angels, and go sledding on some cardboard and shopping bags we threw together. Wanted to share their happy faces with you!

Libio spent the last week travelling down the Curraray River, visiting communities of the Quichua tribe. Several of the students from the bible seminary accompanied him, navigating the canoe, translating into the native language, and helping out as they ministered to adults and children alike! Please keep them in your prayers, as Libio continues to spend half his time on the coast, with those tribal communities, and half in the jungle communities.

Wanted to share this picture of a young girl, who is attending the church plant in Archidona with PS Josue and his wife, Jennifer. They are doing an amazing job teaching the children, who then share what they have learned in front of the church! Please continue to keep them in your prayers!