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October 2019 Newsletter

Posted on October 15, 2019 by scottandjody

(NEWSFLASH: From October 3 through October 13 Ecuador experienced widespread strikes and civil unrest after the government discontinued long-standing fuel subsidies. We did not know until today (October 14) if we would be returning October 16 or rescheduling our flight. … Continue reading →

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June 2019 Newsletter

Posted on June 19, 2019 by scottandjody

(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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March 2019 Newsletter

Posted on March 27, 2019 by scottandjody

(Want to read the print version? Click here.) Last weekend we heard a great story of God’s faithfulness. We were invited to Sunday dinner by a couple who served as missionaries here between 1978 and 2001. After 15 years in … Continue reading →

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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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June 2016 Newsletter

Posted on June 23, 2016 by scottandjody

Want the print version?  Click here.   What did Ecuador’s 7.8 earthquake on April 16 feel like from 100 miles away? Long! It just kept going and going for around a minute and it shook the whole country (Ecuador is … 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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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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