Category Archives: Missions

December 2017 Newsletter

Posted on December 22, 2017 by scottandjody

Want to read the print version? Click here. Recently we were asked, “How did you end up as missionaries?” About 15 years ago, one of Scott’s bosses came back from a trip to Spain where he helped a mission organization … Continue reading →

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July 2017 Newsletter

Posted on July 23, 2017 by scottandjody

Want to read the print (pdf) version? Click here. Why Unicycle? Scott’s work commute is by unicycle, certainly an unusual sight here. Why does he unicycle? First, because he enjoys it. But, second, it helps him connect with people and … Continue reading →

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March 2017 Newsletter

Posted on March 25, 2017 by scottandjody

(Click here to read the printable version.) Resident Visas:  It took over a year but we are Ecuadorean residents!  We had some bumps along the way, but we persisted and God moved some mountains (the details are on our blog). … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Retreat

Posted on March 4, 2017 by scottandjody

Our first weekend back in Ecuador we headed to Shell (on the edge of the Amazon jungle) for an all-region missionary retreat.  Reach Beyond’s new president, Steve Harling, and his wife Becky shared wonderful Bible teachings. We had worship times, … Continue reading →

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Our First HMA

Posted on March 4, 2017 by scottandjody

As we neared the end of our first three-year term we started planning our first HMA (Home Ministry Assignment). We hoped to get our residence visas in early August and take off for some beautiful Oregon weather. We’d be busy … Continue reading →

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March 2016 Newsletter

Posted on March 15, 2016 by scottandjody

Want to see the print version?  Click here. A new grandbaby, a trip to the jungle, surgery, and a small anniversary:  that’s what’s new with us. After multiple miscarriages, our son and daughter-in-law have a baby girl, born in mid-February. … Continue reading →

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Return to Santa Rosa

Posted on February 27, 2016 by scottandjody

The clean water system in Santa Rosa which Scott worked on last September was dedicated at the end of January.  We got to fly into the jungle and be part of the celebration.  My (Jody’s) journal about the trip was … Continue reading →

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December 2015 Newsletter

Posted on December 21, 2015 by scottandjody

Click here for a printable, pdf version.           It’s December in Quito! This weekend is the celebration of Quito’s founding by the Spanish in 1534, next weekend is a three-day Share-a-thon by our radio station, and … Continue reading →

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Fall 2015 Newsletter

Posted on October 13, 2015 by scottandjody

(Want to read the pdf/print version?  Click here.) I (Scott) recently had the opportunity to fly into the jungle of eastern Ecuador with a Reach Beyond work team that is helping a small indigenous community build a water system.  Instead … Continue reading →

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December 2014 Newsletter & Prayer Card

Posted on December 23, 2014 by scottandjody

Just in time for Christmas–here’s our quarterly update & a new prayer card: Print version newsletter (pdf) Mobile device version newsletter (html) Prayer Card front Prayer Card back (with our contact information) Email newsletter signup form

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