MY Missionary in Ecuador

Yesterday I took Parker to St Louis, MO to fly out and meet the rest of his group in Miami, FL. He and 8 other boys are serving the Lord in Ecuador for the next week. These young men have completed a 2 year Bible study, IRONMAN, through Kanakuk Ministries. Each month they study a book in the Bible verse by verse, writing it out one verse at a time, write what it means, how they can apply it in their life and then write a prayer. At the end of the month they send it in to their counselor from KAMP who looks over it, writes them a note of encouragement and they send it back. It has been an asset for Parker and his walk with the Lord.

We met an incredible Christian family who live in St Louis, the Snapp's. The dad and son are 2 of the 12 missionaries. The Lord really provided the pathway for our relationship with this family. Jamie nor I were able to take off and accompany Parker on his trip to Miami, where he would connect with the group. (I offered and was willing to stay the entire week in Miami until they returned, but I had no takers on my twins for the week?) Dad Snapp secured Parker a ticket to mirror he and his sons travel plans and was the shepherd that delivered Parker safely to the group. Thanks, Dad Snapp. Mom and Dad Snapp hosted our family in their home last Saturday for a wonderful lunch. It was amazing how quickly we all got acquainted and friendships started to develop. The Body of Christ is the only place to live!

Dad Snapp has graciously texted us with updates all along the way. Their flight out of St Louis was delayed an hour due to the president, Obama flying out. They made it to Miami, were up EARLY to catch their flight to Panama, then into Quito, the capital of Ecuador. These are they 2 text we have received since they landed in Quito.

"We made it to Ecuador! Nice trip from Panama to Quito. Newer plane and only about 75% full. Yes all of our luggage did make it and we did not have to pay additional fees. The boys seem to be getting to know each other and having fun. Good group. Much of the focus is on food. Collin (leader) handed out a bible study and prayer focus spiral notebook to each of the boys. We are now off the plane and heading to baggage and customs. Please pray that this goes smooth and that all of our items arrive and we are not questioned about our gifts. We will meet Mickey(missionary) on the other side and travel to our lodging."

"We had a great first day. Spent time adjusting to the thin air. The guest house is very nice. 4 boys to a room upstairs and the 4 adults downstairs. 4-5 college age students are here to help from US and Canada. We ate lasagna (local style) for dinner. Everyone seems well, one boy was tired and slept 2-3 hours, another had a mild head-ache and needed a couple of Tylenol. Parker and son Snapp went full bore all afternoon! Mickey and Jenifer(a nurse) our missionary host are great. after dinner we had puppetry 101 and practiced songs in our new tongue. Breakfast at 7:30 then off to work with children at a local school and do some painting. Thank you for your prayers about customs! We went straight through and did not have one bag looked at! PTL!"

The missionary team has asked us to pray in agreement with them for

1. safety 2. life change for team and those they serve 3. that the Lords will be done

Please pray in agreement with us for these prayers to be answered in a mighty way!

Dad Snapp sent us this photo with this caption,"They tried to rest. Lasted about 10 min." :>)

Parker is in brown t-shirt getting ready to score the winning GOAL!, son Snapp is on the left on the ground, Collin/Sparky in gray t-shirt standing at the top right of photo.