Wednesday, September 26, 2012

September Newsletter


The Savage Sightings

September 2012
For His lovingkindness is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord is everlasting.  Praise the Lord!  (Psalm 117:2)
Carolyn, Kyle & Gray having a picnic in our backyard.


Recently we moved to a different house in the same area of the Los Chillos Valley.  The move was brought about when we learned we were being exposed to dangerous gases and fumes. We praise the Lord for providing another house so quickly, and removing us from danger.  Our new house has proven to be a tremendous blessing and it feels like home to everyone.  It is a great reminder of God’s continuous grace and provision for us.
We visited "Old Town Quito."




Updates


Our Spanish comprehension is increasing “poco a poco” – that is “little by little” as we continue our studies.  In context, we can hold basic conversations.  We are excited about our remaining six months of language learning that will bring us to a sufficient level for communication.  We are eager to be able to “reach and teach” here in Ecuador.
At this point it is difficult to communicate with any kind of depth. However, we have been giving out pocket-sized copies of the Gospel of John in Spanish as well as directing them to the church we attend Iglesia Biblica Bautista.  These booklets are a great resource and one of the tools we plan to utilize in the future.  We use the ones pictured below.  If you would like to donate some for us to hand out please contact us via phone or e-mail for more information.  Thank You for your continued prayers and support! 

Please Pray:  Language learning, culture adjustment & opportunities to share God's Word!

Contact Information:  Brad & Kim Savage - savageb@globaloutreach.org - 901-405-4747




Thursday, September 20, 2012

Gas - Gas - Gas


“Gas – Gas – Gas” the words I heard while training in the Marines when facing possible exposer to dangerous chemicals or gases.  Though Kim and I and the kids did not have anyone yelling “Gas – Gas – Gas” to warn us of the possible dangers, we did learn recently the house we were living in was exposing us to dangerous gases and fumes.

Another cultural learning opportunity I suppose because everything here runs off of gas – the stove, the water heater, the dryer, etc., and all are things we use on a daily basis.  Like many other things here we are often not sure what is normal and what is not.  However, maybe this one should be placed into the  “DUH” category of not being normal to have the smell of gas in the house, but we had never used propane tanks before.

To make a long story short Kim and I were able to find another house to live in and we moved two weekends ago and are settling in without the aroma of gas in the house.  We thank God that nothing bad happened to anyone and no one seems to have any negative effects from being exposed to the gases and fumes.