The Delp Details

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Ecuador Update







I know I have had this picture on here before, but I just love it and it makes me homesick for Ecuador.




It has been a while since we have talked about Ecuador. This is mainly due to not really having any news to tell. Well, in the last few weeks, we have gotten some new info regarding our plans for overseas mission work.


About 3-4 weeks ago, we talked to the president of missions for our denomination, trying to figure out where God was leading and what directions we were to go. In that conversation, it was decided that we would stay here in the states for at least 2 more years while I finish school. We thought we would be really disappointed about this because we just want to get there!! But, we had a great peace regarding this decision and truly feel this is where the Lord is taking us. It was decided however, that we would be in conversation with leaders from the National Covenenant Church of Ecuador and through this we would develop relationship in hopes of coming alongside the National Church to develop an orphanage and medical clinic in a developing area of Ecuador.


It was a great relief to realize that the president as well as others are excited to have us go. We have felt in the past that maybe this was TOO big a vision, wondering if people would really be on board with this. But, through this conversation as well as others, we realize that people ARE excited to have us go and even view us as "a new generation of missionaries." HOW EXCITING! We are looking forward to the conversations over the next months and years and to see where that leads us. They seemed extremely excited to realize that we were ready and willing to go wherever, and we are actually hoping to go to the places where others don't want to go-the jungle, the coast, etc.


We are excited to see where this leads. Thank you for your continued interest and prayers.






2 comments:

Robin said...

Thanks for the update! (In fact I was going to email you TODAY to ask.) I'm glad you're going to finish school. I've been praying for you, and look forward to seeing all the details come together at just the right time.

Amy said...

I'm glad you have peace and direction. I can't wait to hear about God's unfolding plans for your ministry!