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October 2021 Newsletter
“Instead, you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will do this and that.” James 4:15 Back in Quito After eleven weeks in the U.S., we returned to Quito September 23. We’re still adjusting to the altitude, … Continue reading
July 2021 Newsletter
Home Ministry Assignment We are here in Eugene, Oregon and are in the U.S. until September 22. Besides time in Oregon, we’ll be traveling to Washington (state) and Colorado. Jody’s also visiting southern California. We are having two outdoor, drop-in … Continue reading
April 2021 Newsletter
First, many blessings to you this weekend as you celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection. He is risen! A Wonderful Answer to Prayer Radio HCJB Ecuador is a partner ministry, one of many ministries which used to be part of our … Continue reading
Conversations Under A Tree
Our mission (Reach Beyond) is having a monthly Zoom “prayer concert” for missionaries and employees. The September meeting had about 60 attendees, with people sharing from Australia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Africa, and both Eastern and Western Europe. My (Jody’s) … Continue reading
October 2020 Newsletter
“Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.” Matthew 9:38 (Click here for print version.) New Team Members “Lord, please send more workers.” Isn’t this probably the prayer of every missionary? It has especially … Continue reading
July 2020 Newsletter
COVID-19 Lockdown After three months of lockdown, Quito is cautiously opening up. Most businesses are reopening but working from home is still encouraged and social distancing and other protocols are in place for those that go to their workplace. Scott … Continue reading
June 2019 Newsletter
(Want to read the print version? Click here.) One of the odd things about missionary life is that someone is always absent. Because part of the job is to return periodically to our passport country for a few months or … Continue reading
September 2018 Newsletter
(Want to read the print version? Click here.) August 15 marked four years in Ecuador. Wow! How can it be four years? We are very thankful for God’s faithfulness on this journey. As we looked back, another “Wow” moment was, … Continue reading
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Changes
Did you know a huge change is happening in missions? For the last several years, many long-time international mission organizations, including Reach Beyond, have been shifting their missionaries and resources from Latin America to other areas of the world where … Continue reading
Shoulder Surgery – One Year Later
One year ago on April 4, I (Jody) had rotator cuff surgery in our mission’s hospital here in Quito. I’m still improving in my range of motion and freedom from pain and I’m happy I had the surgery. I blogged … Continue reading
Adventures in Middle Earth 