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Raw Pumpkin Pie Brownies
This year it was our privilege to host the Thanksgiving Day meal for our SIM team here in Loja, Ecuador. It was a beautiful sunshiny day and we had wonderful food and fellowship. Many people ask me what we, as … Continue reading
Drama Group in Canguraca
November 23rd-24th we were in Canguraca, a small village about 3.5 hours from Loja. There is no evangelical church in the community, but the people of the community very graciously allowed us to use the Catholic Church on Saturday night … Continue reading
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8th Annual Ladies’ Conference in Loja
November 8-9 What a wonderful two day experience it was to attend the only ladies conference in our Province. There were over 500 ladies in attendance both Friday and Saturday night. Saturday morning was a special session of teaching and … Continue reading
Pura Vida… On the Air
I couldn’t believe my ears. I was invited to share on the local christian radio station, “Ondas de Esperanza” (Waves of Hope) about nutrition. I had been holding classes on nutritional healing in my home for a few months when … Continue reading
The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows
We were so glad our ministry partners Doug & Maureen Hovda were here in Loja and could attend the couples’ meeting at our church on September 21st. When the couples heard the Hovdas had been happily married and serving the … Continue reading
Jungle Trip
We hadn’t been to the jungle since our children were small, so we decided to make a trip to Misahuallí to see some monkeys and take a canoe trip on the Napo River before the new school year began. Traveling … Continue reading
VBS at Maranatha Alliance Church
We had a great VBS this year with over 85 kids in attendance. It was wonderful to see so many children we didn’t know come to Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme was “Jesus Loves Me.” Teens were also included … Continue reading
Madrina for a Day
It was a sunny April afternoon at the Conservatory of Music here in Loja. All the students were in formation to march parade fashion around the campus. Some were in their sports uniforms, and others were dressed formally. The military … Continue reading
Palm Sunday in Loja, Ecuador
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which is the most important celebration of the year for Christians around the world. The people of Loja, where we live, are very religious. On Palm Sunday, “the faithful” form processions as … Continue reading
Pure Life Exposition
So many people have asked us questions about our plant based (vegan, mostly raw) diet that I was encouraged to hold an exposition in our home. We were amazed that 40 people came out on a Sunday afternoon to learn … Continue reading
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