ESPINOZA, RAUL & JESSENIA (Guayaquil, Ecuador; MSC) PRAISE: So much to be thankful for this Christmas! Jessenia's brother and parents were finally able to come visit, which has been such a blessing. The Christmas basket project that Wallenstein helped us to do went very well, and we were excited to see how participative our youth were in the project. The school Christmas party also went really well and for the first time in 2 years each class was able to see each other in person for an hour, play games, hear the gospel message and open their presents. Best of all- at least personally for us as a couple- Raul's step-dad prayed to receive Christ on Christmas day! We have been praying for him for a while and have been doing a Bible study with Raul's family weekly for the last few months and he has been very interested and interactive in the studies. We are excited to see God's plan continue unfolding in his life! PRAY: For Marcos- Raul's step-dad- as he learns what it means to follow Christ in his daily life. For the school as it seems that each time there is a date set for classes to begin in person, something always happens to postpone it.
Raul & Jessenia - January 2022