With Thanksgiving approaching, I wanted to take time to say how much we appreciate each one of you who make it possible for us to serve here at El Refugio. Each day we are reminded we could not be here with out your faithful support.
I wanted to share with you about God's faithfulness to us. I know the economy is bad and we pray for you as you weather the storm surrounding all the financial issues. I want to encourage you to remember God knows each and every one of our needs and is ready and willing to meet those needs. I share this testimony to encourage you.
Last spring we received a substantial amount from one of our supporters. Then a couple of months later, from the same supporter we received another large donation. To be honest, at first we entertained the idea of purchasing a piano. We went and looked at pianos, in Ecuador they are very expensive. Pretty much like a car, they not only hold their value, they increase in value. Anyway, we did not purchase a piano and the money has just sat in our account at International Teams. This month, we had to have our car worked on so we could get it "Matriculated" (equivalent to DMV tags). Much to our dismay, the bill grew larger and larger. Something about the head and valve guides. When all was said and done, do you know the amount it cost for us to get our car repaired was exactly the amount of the two donations we received "last spring". God knew and had prepared in advance for our needs.
I hope this encourages you. We feel privileged to see God work through each one of you.
Happy Thanksgiving
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Hey Guys... Thanks for the reminder that God looks ahead for us...He "Sees around the corners". I forget that all too often.
Sorry I couldn't come down in November due to my Mom's passing... I'll be there in January sometime. I saw Mary's parents while in the windy city... We spoke of you.
Blessings, Steve
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