Summer Tour 2008 "Southern Baptist Kids"

"Southern Baptist Retreat"

The next group to arrive for the summer was the Southern Baptist kids from all over Latin America. Once a year the Southern Baptist Convention treats the adult missionaries to a time of rest and refreshing in Quito, while the kids spend their time here at El Refugio. Since this was a retreat group, we basically provided housing, food and most importantly programing. The leaders of this group always go way over the top to really make the kids feel love and cared for during their time here.
This would be a good time to mention Israel, an Ecuadorian who worked as an intern under my position for the summer. Wow, what a blessing he was to me and the ministry over and over again. He exhibited a true servants heart as he served in any capacity required. Israel was completing his internship for the University here at El Refugio, and we hope in the near future to find a position for him here full time. Pray for God's leading and provision in his life for this to happen.
The reason I mention him now, is he attended one of the sessions provided by the Southern Baptist leaders. The speaker spoke on how each of us has a different love language, and the next day Israel was so animated about the session, he had never heard of such a thing. What a privilege to be a part of his life as he testified how this message really impacted his life. Later in the summer I also witnessed him patiently talking with one of our bus drivers and delivering the Gospel message with wisdom beyond his years.