Hello everyone! The title of this post speaks for itself as this is indeed a long overdue update about me and the ministry God has planned for me. One of the major reasons for the delay was that there was nothing to report. My visa application process was delayed for months due to paperwork being changed in Ecuador. Then, once I had finally received the paperwork I thought I needed, the consulate told me I was still missing some of what they required. It was at this point that Steve and Carol Thompson were travelling in the States and Steve stopped by Dahlonega in early May. After meeting with him, he shared that he no longer needed staff and that I should find my own area of service. With this in mind, he invited me to stay and work alongside him and the staff at Camp Chacauco for two months as I explored the options presented to me. So, on June 18th, I arrived in Ecuador and I have since been working here at Camp Chacauco. I have also begun exploring the possibility of teaching English as a way to connect young people to local churches in the Ambato area. I have had some preliminary meetings and I will be meeting with another church today as I continue to search for ways to serve Him. Meanwhile Camp Chacauco continues to thrive as it reaches more people with the Gospel. Please continue to pray for the Camp and for its staff as they continue to serve the needs of children, young people, and the local church. Also be in prayer for me as I pursue my own area of service here in Ecuador. Thank you so much for stopping by and God bless!
Jonathan