Category Archives: Missions

September 2023 Newsletter

New Executive Director for Voz y Manos In August the Voz y Manos Board appointed Andrés Stäubli as the executive director elect of Voz y Manos. Andres is Swiss-Argentinian and has served as a missionary in Ecuador for nine years. … Continue reading

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March 2023 Newsletter

Home Ministry Assignment We will be in Oregon May 13 through July 20 and in Colorado Springs May 4-13 and July 20-24. Please let us know if you would like to connect for a visit; that’s what we’re coming for! … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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