New Fruit

Despite what has been a difficult year, the Lord continues to work in and around me in some amazing ways. During the last couple of years I've been developing some important relationship with the guys that Joey and I used to play soccer with. During this time my desire has always been to be able to study the bible with these friends in a deep and meaningful way and the time has finally come. Especially over the last year I've been suggesting to them individually that I would love to study the word with them and as time has passed they have become more and more receptive.

You know their names because I've asked you to pray for them from time to time and this last Wednesday I invited Pedro, David, and Daniel, along with their wives and or girl friends over for dinner. Joined by my good friend and fellow missionary David Gardeen and his wife we've been praying for these friends and seeking the Lord's guidance so that beyond the gospel that we've been sharing with them on a day to day basis we would be able to enter into something deeper. After dinner this Wednesday I asked the group if they would be willing to go through a Bible study with me and as is the Lord's faithful standard, their hearts were open and they are all willing.

Starting next Wednesday we will be meeting every other week to go through a Bible study that takes us through the biblical narrative from Creation to Christ. Please pray for David and Carolina, Pedro and Elena, Daniel and Gabriela, David and Linsey and me as we delve into the scriptures together. May God be revealed in a powerful life changing way and may his name be honored and glorified in this process.

Additional Prayer Requests: This has continued to be a difficult year for me as the physical struggles have at times turned into other struggles. Please pray that I will find the strength to continue on.

In addition to the micro enterprise development curriculum that I'm still in the process of writing, I am hoping to be able to start a 20's and 30's young professionals group in the city of Quito. I Please pray for wisdom as we seek direction in this area.

Blessings to you and thank you for your continued prayer and support.

Joshua