So much is happening both here and at the ministry in Ecuador!
Tyler and Eunice just finished up their six months serving in Ecuador and returned to Mexico.
We’re thankful that they were able and willing to fill in and minister while we were unable to be there.
Becky Lamson is there now and will be staying until we return. She’s working at the orphanage,
restarting the aquaponics, and diving into setting up the solar panels!
When do we plan on getting back to Ecuador? Well, we are waiting on paperwork!
We’ve made application for Malachi’s passport and will purchase the airline tickets once it arrives.
The tentative date for leaving the USA is July 31st.
A few praise reports:
We were able to take advantage of a program offered by the hospital (cash pay within 48 hours of discharge) after Malachi’s birth.
By using the money set aside for airline tickets we paid the bill in full – getting it down from the original price of $47,000.00 to $5,670.04!!
Both Madeline and Abigail finished up the year with honor roll, Elijah has grown an inch in the past 4 months,
and Malachi has doubled in size (from 5lbs 11 oz at birth to 11lbs. 12 oz at two months.)
We have been blessed with two baby showers (thank you Fellowship of the Hills and House of Prayer)
and shower gifts arrived from all over the place filled with love and thoughtfulness! I am still writing the thank you notes,
but please know that we appreciate each and every gift and card. Thank you.
We have been blessed with two photo sessions, so we have new pictures with all 6 of us!!. Thank you Leah Kelley and Lori Watson.
These will be used to update our webpage and contact cards.
We’re planning on visiting the Washington, N.C. area to share with friends there June 23-30th,
taking a week long First Responders Course in N. GA on July 4-8,
helping with VBS and attending camp the 11-15th,
celebrating Madeline’s birthday the 11th,
taking a week to clean up and pack the 17-23
and celebrating Amy and Elijah’s birthdays,
then heading down to FL to see family and friends.
Finally we plan on flying out of Miami sometime around the 31st of July.In the meantime, we are packing clothes for our next term, watching airline ticket prices,
looking for a Spanish School in Cuenca, getting everyone’s home school books packed and signing Madeline up with Liberty University Online.
What are some specific ways that you can help?
Pray.
Pray for God to give us wisdom and favor.
Pray that He will be our comfort as we leave our home & family and return to our host country of Ecuador.
Consider making a one time gift towards our airfare.
Pray for our parents and grandparents.
Pray about helping cover some of the education costs incurred from Liberty University or the Language School.
Pray about making a trip to serve with us in Ecuador.
Consider making a one time gift towards the purchase of a vehicle and registration in Ecuador.
After more than four years on the field , we will be taking 2 taxis now to fit us all until a car is provided!
Pray about partnering with us financially on a monthly basis.
Pray for the ministries: English/Bible classes, mentoring, the work at the orphanage, aquaponics, working with the pastors and churches and outreach.
Having a Missions Conference or International Fair? Would you like to help share what is happening with So All May Know and what we are doing in Ecuador?
We now have a box ready to mail to you that includes a tablecloth, photographs, jewelry and display items. Use it and return to our contact here in the States. Easy-peasy!
We are so thankful to have had this time in the States. We wish we could stay longer and visit with each and every one of you!
Thank you for being a part of the work in Ecuador.
So All May Know,
The Studebakers
Eric, Amy. Madeline, Abigail. Elijah and Malachi
