Tag Archives: Ecuador

Sunrise, Sunset

Posted on February 14, 2014 by scottandjody

For those who are curious about our life here in Costa Rica, here’s a little almanac trivia for you. Today (Valentine’s Day) in San Jose, Costa Rica, the sun rose at 5:56 a.m. and will set at 5:45 p.m. (11 … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by scottandjody

“HCJB Global? That sounds like a bank!” “What does HCJB mean?” “So how’s it going with HJCB, JBHC, BJCH, whatever….?” While comments like these always made us chuckle, they reminded us that our organization’s name was sometimes difficult and confusing … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle Choices

Posted on October 15, 2013 by scottandjody

We’re into our fourth–and last–week here at MTI.  These last two weeks are focused on cross-cultural transition and living.  What’s that? Here’s a list of last week’s topics: Conflict Provides Opportunities (Monday all day) (“If you are not willing to grow in … Continue reading →

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He Plants Your Heart

Posted on June 14, 2013 by scottandjody

Recently we shared our plans to serve in Ecuador with a couple from our church.  One spouse said, “Boy, I’d like to do that!” while the other spouse said, “I don’t think I could do it.  I love my life … Continue reading →

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Three Generations

Posted on March 25, 2013 by scottandjody

“My mother told me they heard the news of the second world war because of HCJB.  My grandfather listened every day.  We love HCJB!” HCJB are the call letters of radio station HCJB, a ministry of HCJB Global.  As the … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Words

Posted on October 7, 2012 by scottandjody

Around the end of August we received an email from former missionaries to Ecuador, relatives of members of our church.  They spoke of their fond memories of Ecuador and Quito, and also of the cooperative relationship HCJB Global had with … Continue reading →

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Clean Water

Posted on July 30, 2012 by scottandjody

One of the cool things HCJB Global does is help communities gain access to clean water and sanitation.  After communities request HCJB Global’s help, HCJB Global engineers design the water system and coordinate the project.   The benefitting communities provide most of … Continue reading →

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The Adventure Begins

Posted on April 10, 2012 by scottandjody

As our airliner descended into Quito’s narrow valley, the downtown buildings were startlingly close below our plane.  At the landing the passengers all burst into applause.  We thought it was relief at a safe landing, but Jody’s Ecuadorean seat mate explained … Continue reading →

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