One of the main reasons that I came to Ecuador early (before Christmas) was to help prepare for Inca Link's big International Mission's Conference. Last week we held the annual Missions Conference for college-aged and 20-somethings. We had over 150 attend from all over Latin America (Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Bolivia) as well as those from North America. We had an amazing, busy, fruitful, hard, but fun week! Our days were packed full of sermons sessions, times of worship, times of prayer, times of service in several compassion ministries, as well as some tourism. I was in charge of leading the groups to the orphanage each day (my favorite!) and was able to share with so many the great need here in Ecuador. All who came were touched and never wanted to leave! The babies were so excited to see new faces each day! God stretched my in so many ways during this week and I am grateful and blessed for it!
What an awesome experience to see God move in so many young people’s lives. Many felt the clear calling to international missions and many felt God calling them to help missions through a commitment to giving financially, committing to pray for missionaries or simply bringing the gospel into the business world through the work they were already involved with. I spent a lot of time in prayer, seeking how God would have me use my time and resources to help with missions. My heart’s desire has always been for missions, and I am continuing to ask God to reveal how involved He’d like me to be. I would LOVE to open an orphanage one day somewhere in Latin America…we’ll see!!!
I met a ton of new friends throughout the week and am always sad to say good-bye to all my Latino amigos!!
Posing with a proud Peruvian!
Some interns and some natives!
And one more of the brother & sister...per mom's request!
I love the new post and am so excited to hear and see the ways God is using you! I love you and I'm praying for you!
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