Romans 16:25-27
Dear family and saints of Tatesbrook,
The team enjoyed an excellent morning of worship at Galilea Baptist Church on Sunday. The associate pastor shared from Matthew 5, telling us that we the church are the light of the world. We ate lunch, and then traveled with our Ecuadorian friends as well as the Impact team from Germany to the distant town of Lita. Once there, we unloaded our supplies and enjoyed a dinner of roast beef, yucca, passion fruit juice and rice. After dinner, we heard from Kevin Bruce. Kevin and his wife Kathy have served as missionaries in Ecuador with Liebenzell ministries for the past eighteen years. It has been their purpose to bring the gospel to the Awa people who live in this area. We were privileged last evening to hear from the first Awa believer, Paulino. He came to believe through the work of George Hege, the predecessor to The Bruces. Paulino said that God had placed a strong desire in his heart to learn about the gospel from George, who made the twelve hour journey every week to meet with him. Following his profession of faith in Jesus, Paulino's life changed. He has shared his faith with other Awa, and they too are believing. We heard from his brother Milton, who shared his testimony. There is now a growing church in the community of Rio Verde, and new believers are being added each month.
As I looked around at the different people listening to these stories, including Hispanic Ecuadorians, Americans, Germans and Awa, I realized anew how awesome is our Lord. He is accomplishing His purpose of placing His life into the hearts of people from all nations on this planet. How great is our God!!
Amazed by His love,
Tim
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