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The Savage Sightings
On March 12th we celebrated our one-year anniversary in Ecuador. On the one hand it is
hard to believe it has been a year, but on the other hand it seems longer. Each of us has
celebrated a birthday in Ecuador, and Alayna is quickly approaching her 2nd birthday
here as she turns 15 this month. WOW! Now that is hard to believe.
The first of April also brought about an anniversary for us. I (Brad) have now completed one year of full-time language learning. Kim and the kids also have completed a year of language learning but at different paces. We literally started from ground zero with the language and have seen some truly amazing progress over the past year. That is despite the fact that Spanish, for some reason or another, does not have a southern dialect. This has made it particularly challenging for a good-ole slow-talking Georgian like me.
Yet, through God's grace and His provision we have learned and can communicate now. However, language learning is like a puzzle. We have the edge pieces in place, and have found some of the middle pieces but we need to continue working to find more and more pieces to connect the Spanish puzzle. Every month the language slows down a little more for us, and we learn more vocabulary and grammar allowing us to make both coherent and correct sentences. Where we are now is like two sides of the same coin. The more we communicate the more we learn, an the more we learn the more we can effectively communicate.
Vehicle Fund Update
The first of April also brought about an anniversary for us. I (Brad) have now completed one year of full-time language learning. Kim and the kids also have completed a year of language learning but at different paces. We literally started from ground zero with the language and have seen some truly amazing progress over the past year. That is despite the fact that Spanish, for some reason or another, does not have a southern dialect. This has made it particularly challenging for a good-ole slow-talking Georgian like me.
Yet, through God's grace and His provision we have learned and can communicate now. However, language learning is like a puzzle. We have the edge pieces in place, and have found some of the middle pieces but we need to continue working to find more and more pieces to connect the Spanish puzzle. Every month the language slows down a little more for us, and we learn more vocabulary and grammar allowing us to make both coherent and correct sentences. Where we are now is like two sides of the same coin. The more we communicate the more we learn, an the more we learn the more we can effectively communicate.
Vehicle Fund Update
We now have a 20-‐year-‐old Toyota 4Runner that
was given to use by another missionary. But, we
are still in need of a larger, safer, and more
reliable vehicle. As this one only safely seats 5
and there are 6 of us, and it tends to have
mechanical issues.
The pie chart shows the current amount of gifts
received $650 and the gifts still needed $24,350.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS SCHEDULE
First Baptist Church October 20th, 2013
(Macon, TN)
Global Outreach International
(Tupelo, MS - Missionary Conference) November 1st - 2nd, 2013
OPEN November 3rd, 2013
OPEN November 10th, 2013
Kirby Woods Baptist Church
(Memphis, TN - Global Impact Conference) November 17th - November 24th, 2013
OPEN December 1st, 2013
OPEN December 8th, 2013
Shirley Hills Baptist Church
(Warner Robins, GA) December 15th, 2013
OPEN December 22nd, 2013
OPEN December 29th, 2013
OPEN January 5th, 2014
OPEN January 12th, 2014
OPEN January 19th, 2014
Shell Lake Baptist Church
(Heth, AR) January 26th, 2014
***We are also during the week***
First Baptist Church October 20th, 2013
(Macon, TN)
Global Outreach International
(Tupelo, MS - Missionary Conference) November 1st - 2nd, 2013
OPEN November 3rd, 2013
OPEN November 10th, 2013
Kirby Woods Baptist Church
(Memphis, TN - Global Impact Conference) November 17th - November 24th, 2013
OPEN December 1st, 2013
OPEN December 8th, 2013
Shirley Hills Baptist Church
(Warner Robins, GA) December 15th, 2013
OPEN December 22nd, 2013
OPEN December 29th, 2013
OPEN January 5th, 2014
OPEN January 12th, 2014
OPEN January 19th, 2014
Shell Lake Baptist Church
(Heth, AR) January 26th, 2014
***We are also during the week***
PRAYERS & PRAISES
Praise: We have a car now and no
longer have to travel via bus or taxi, BUT PRAY: It does not have any mechanical problems and that it continues to run.
PRAISE: Wehavefinishedouryear of full-time language studies, PRAY: all the pieces continue to come together for us.
PRAISE: Since our last newsletter we have found a car to drive while we are in the States. Thank you everyone who asked & prayed regarding this need
PRAY: We have increasing opportunities to engage the peoples of Ecuador with the Gospel
PRAY: As we travel to Cuenca, a city about 8 hours south of us now, looking for a place to live
PRAISE: Our God and Savior Jesus Christ for He alone is worthy
Praise: We have a car now and no
longer have to travel via bus or taxi, BUT PRAY: It does not have any mechanical problems and that it continues to run.
PRAISE: Wehavefinishedouryear of full-time language studies, PRAY: all the pieces continue to come together for us.
PRAISE: Since our last newsletter we have found a car to drive while we are in the States. Thank you everyone who asked & prayed regarding this need
PRAY: We have increasing opportunities to engage the peoples of Ecuador with the Gospel
PRAY: As we travel to Cuenca, a city about 8 hours south of us now, looking for a place to live
PRAISE: Our God and Savior Jesus Christ for He alone is worthy
PLEASE SEND ALL DONATIONS TO:
GLOBAL OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL P.O. BOX 1,
TUPELO, MS 38802
ACCOUNT # 3377
VEHICLE ACCOUNT # 3698
OR
VISIT THEM ON THE WEB AT WWW.GLOBALOUTREACH.ORG AND YOU CAN FIND US UNDER “MISSIONARIES” THANK YOU
GLOBAL OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL P.O. BOX 1,
TUPELO, MS 38802
ACCOUNT # 3377
VEHICLE ACCOUNT # 3698
OR
VISIT THEM ON THE WEB AT WWW.GLOBALOUTREACH.ORG AND YOU CAN FIND US UNDER “MISSIONARIES” THANK YOU
