MANANTIAL MINISTRIES

Although not as big a part of the culture as in Ecaudor, the boys still get to be a part of soccer up here as well! Since school has a soccer team, they both joined..although Daniel is not as interested as he used to be in soccer. They had a good time this season..not many games, since the season was changed, and other schools had confilcts, but it was still a fun time!

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!

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!

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!

We were so blessed to have my dad's sister come and visit us! Daniel had his first State chess tournament as well, so it was a very busy weekend! Daniel placed well, for his first event at that level, and we got to spend some great time getting to visit and share together! God is good all the time!

Esteban turns 10 today! It is hard to believe how quickly time flies! Middle child is now double digits! He had a great day at school,...

Please keep the boys in your prayers, as they start school in the US for the first time! Obviously, some subjects, like math and science,...