Vol. 19  No. 1                   ECUADOR ECHOES                  Quito Edition

February 22, 2011

AUBREY GRACE KILLEN

Well, if you have not heard you will hear it now.  If you have already heard the big news, you will not mind to hear it again, right?  Seth and Bonnie Killen had their baby girl on February 14^th.  Aubrey Grace was born at 6:03 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches tall!  We are as thrilled as they are.  I think!  Sharon is there as I write this.  I will be going to Cincinnati, OH the first week in March.  So our eighth grandchild has arrived to enjoy.  Thank the Lord with us, as all is well and God answered all our prayers; no snow or ice; no surprises; no complications; and Seth was near enough to assist; Bonnie did real well with the delivery; Grandma Regier got there fine to help if needed; and the Killen grandparents were on hand to receive their first grandchild.  You cannot get any better than that.  God is good all the time.  Thank you for praying.

EVANGELISM WORKSHOP

 Rafael Molineros began his ministry four years ago.  He works for Open Air Campaigners Ministry in Ecuador.  This US based evangelism outreach has a Quito office also.  Rafael graduated from the Berean Bible Institute and now shares the gospel with hundreds of adults, high school students and children.  He does this full-time.  We have encouraged him to serve more hours helping us with the training of other men and women, so that more can do the work of an evangelist in our very spiritually needy communities of Ecuador.  This weekend he taught a workshop on the method of using florescent paints to bring Ecuadorians to Christ.  With the black light, it attracts the attention of everyone.  With seven new beginning evangelism students, Rafael’s goal is to help each one attain a level of efficiency in sharing the gospel in public parks, schools, churches and homes.  Pray for Rafael and his evangelism ministry.   

BEREAN BIBLE INSTITUTE

 Eight teachers have prepared their lessons to teach.  Eighty-three students have registered to study.  Five board members have planned the school year.  Therefore, this semester is on the roll.  What we need now more than ever is your prayers for these wonderful Ecuadorians as they learn God’s Word and put into practice how to share it with others.  This year’s emphasis is evangelism.  The missions class will be going on three different weekend trips for the purpose of presenting the gospel message with many people who have never heard the good news.    

LA BOTA NEWS

 There are five families who have shown an interest in attending a home Bible study.  The Christian family whose home will be used is praying for someone to come teach this weekly study.  We’re praying that this will start in March.  Evangelism continues each Saturday afternoon.  Pray that real soon the children’s Bible club will be started.  The children need this so desperately.  God will direct an Ecuadorian family to this new mission church plant.  Do you know what “La Bota” means?  It means boot.  The suburb of La Bota is shaped like a boot, therefore the name.  Keep praying.  God builds.   

  MISSIONARY CONFERENCE 2011

The annual missionary conference in the Institute will be May 9-11.  Please, be praying now that God will do a work in the hearts of the students and believers that will be attending.  Lynford thinks this will be one of the best conferences in the history of this ministry.  The mission “Nuevos Horizontes” (New Horizons Mission) of South and Central America will be coming to share the burden of ministry among the tribal people of the jungles of this continent.  Pray for wisdom in the preparation and planning.  God guides His children in their ministries.  Our desire is to provide the Biblical teaching and the mission information, so that each one can make a wise decision.  Pray for each student and believer as they hear the message of God’s Word.     

TEACHING OTHERS

Lynford has been asked to teach Bible institute classes in three communities where there are churches.  He will be going there to talk with the leaders of each of the churches, so that the Bible institute board can make a wise decision, as to what would be the best way to assist these believers in their growth.  The possibility appears to be teaching in one church with the other leaders coming to one location.  Teaching one weekend each month would be very productive for them and their church growth.  Pray that we would be able to help these men in the leadership of their churches.  The Bible institute teaching must be extended to other areas of Ecuador.  We have the men available to teach.  They are prepared to do so.  We’re asking God to give us wisdom in organizing this outreach teaching ministry.                  

DISCIPLESHIP EMPHASIS

 “Making disciples of all nations” was Christ’s command to a Church that was not even started yet.  They were disciples of 3 and a half years.  They had heard the message through Christ’s teaching; they had seen Christ’s work to confirm His divinity; they were given the command to obey; now it is our turn to obey Christ’s words in a world that does not want to hear the word “discipleship”.  Prosperity, fellowship, listen, enjoy, work are all words that are more important to our ears.  What does it mean for our Ecuadorian believers when we teach them to follow Christ in their lives?  It means their lives are going to be totally committed to the final words of Christ.  Their lives are going to be a sacrifice, ready to fulfill those words.  Whatever, wherever and however that will be worked out through God’s leading in their lives.  Pray that our Ecuadorian brothers and sisters will understand all the serious ramifications of “making disciples”.

PRAYER REQUEST

The major request this month is for the work in North Quito.  Pray that God will open the doors for a home Bible study; that God would bring two Ecuadorian missionary families to this area for more outreach ministry; that God would bring more fruit as a result of the sowing ministry; and that God would be glorified in the lives of the believers there.  Would you like to hear more prayer needs?  Write us at the e-mail address below.  We will be happy to add your name. 

May God bless you in these wonderful days of service for Him.

Because He loves us SO much,

Lynford and Sharon Regier