Hello everyone! I wanted to give you another update and look back on this year in ministry. In my last post, I mentioned the change in direction that my ministry had taken and the potential for new opportunities to serve by teaching English. After prayerful thought and meetings with church leaders I have decided to teach English at Huachi Chico Baptist Church in Ambato, Ecuador. This is an exciting opportunity to reach young people in the Huachi Chico area of Ambato with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The challenges, however, are as great as the opportunity. Before, I was stepping into an established ministry as a partner. Now, I am stepping into the unknown as I start a new ministry on my own. This not only increases my personal responsibilities but also increases the resources needed to see that God's will is done. So as you are making your financial plans for the coming year please consider giving to this ministry. Take part in the life-transforming work that will change the young people of Ambato, Ecuador for eternity.
This year has been a challenging one for me as God has made His will known. From the visa struggles in the early part of the year to the sudden change in direction my ministry had taken to my current struggles to secure the necessary funds to move forward. All of these are obstacles meant to discourage and dissuade me from the path laid before me. Many people have encouraged me with kind words and fervent prayers and through the gifts I have already received. I pray that we would all remember to remain faithful even when we face challenges and obstacles in our path. There are some that will want to see us fail but there are faithful people who want to see us succeed. Above all, God, our creator and redeemer through Jesus Christ, wants to see His children blessed so that they in turn can bless others. So, if you have been blessed this year, share that blessing with others. Whether it be a kind word, a prayer alongside them, or a gift to your church, a local mission in your community, or a missionary like myself. As it says in Proverbs 3:27: "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act." Let us do good to those around us especially to those who need it most.
Thank you so much for stopping by to read my blog! I hope you are blessed and encouraged to do what God has laid on your heart today. May God bless you and keep you may His face shine upon and be gracious to you and give you peace. I pray that have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Blessings,
Jonathan Green