Thursday was our last full day in Ecuador! We woke up in Latacunga and Jen & Ella went for a run while everyone else enjoyed bacon, eggs and toast for breakfast. After breakfast many spent time with the children while others rested. Mid morning we went on a walk to the end of town to spend time with seniors at Foundation Funsol, where they meet once a week for fellowship and a meal. We served the seniors their food, sat with them and danced! When we arrived, we greeted each and every one of the seniors and many greeted us in the traditional way of kissing us on the cheek. I couldn't help but see how beautiful each and every one of them is!
After serving the seniors we went back to the orphanage, had lunch and did a cooking class with the kids, which consisted of making a face on a peanut butter sandwich with leftovers we had in the house. They loved it and so did we.
Mid afternoon we wrapped up our trip with devotions and debriefing and cleaned up our rooms and loaded onto the bus. We went into Latacunga to eat at La Espanola Steakhouse. It was delicious! After dinner we took the 2 hour trip to the airport. At midnight we flew out of Quito. At Miami we divided into 2 groups to head to Chicago and from Chicago our group parted in 3 different ways.
It was amazing to be God's hands and feet these past 10 days, but I know that each of us was unexpectedly blessed as well. We had an amazing group that got along well and worked together fantastically!
There were so many amazing moments where we could see God, where we could see the beauty of His creation in even the most unlikely of places, such as a city dump. We were blessed to have so many opportunities while we were in Ecuador!
If you have a few moments, reflect with us by choosing to listen to one or all of the following songs on YouTube. At some point during the trip these songs held significant importance, even if it was only because of one line in them.
Thank you all for your prayers and support. We all made it to our destinations safely! Thanks for following our blog and we hope you join us on our next trip to Ecuador! Feel free to comment if you'd like to come along on the journey!
If you're brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.
Hillsong United- Hosanna: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ajFnnKFivY
Chris Tomlin-Whom Shall I Fear: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOkImV2cJDg
Matthew West-My Own Little World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Yasgzjc0w
Stuart Townend-How Deep the Father's Love for Us: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV2zMZ-nZ7k
Sovereign Grace-All I have is Christ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwGSNv3vK3I
Phil Wickham-You're Beautiful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg4cYdP1ngw
And if you want to hear the sermon we heard on Sunday along with the worship music, visit the website: http://www.efcquito.com/sermons.html and click the June 2 one.
Website for For His Children: http://www.forhischildren-ecuador.org/
Website for Extreme Response: http://www.extremeresponse.org/
Extreme Response You Tube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoXVco6CpoI
Dunamis Ministry: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fundacion-Dunamis/297443653697079
God Bless & we pray you find time to be still and hear Him today and everyday!
The volcano popped its head out for just a bit while we were there.
A little school time outside:).
Some inside school time
Getting the area cleaned up
Serving the elderly breakfast.
A big knife for a small potato
Dancing time
Singing time
Work and napping time
We love the chicken eating in her lap
The King and Queens
Our trip back to the orphanage
Number 3
Nap Time
Miss Hollywood
A very sweet young lady using her communication board
Kilah got to try the snack first......with her eyes closed
Our Smiley face snacks
Getting ready to head to dinner and then the airport
I'm excited to see all of you next year!!!
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