Feliz Sabado

We are on our way back to Quito after a fantastic worship at the Tambillo church. As is always the case, the church is very loving and grateful for the work that God will do through us.

Current church they are renting (the top floor)

For the Tambillo church, Pastor Pillajo challenged the congregation to build the church with new members while we construct the walls. It hit me this morning as I was preparing to say a few words (through a translator) to the congrgation that the work we do in construction isn't building a church, per se. The local church members are the ones that build the church up and fill the new temple.

sign that greeted us this morning

Church officers (from left - head elder, his wife and treasurer, youth leader, personal ministries leader, Pastor Pillajo)

The church at worship

Eating lunch!

The pastor picked up on that and challenged them to visit with all the town and have bible studies to prepare for the medical team and evangelistic series with Frank so that they can baptize members to fill the church once it is complete.

I feel that they are up to the task and that they will sow the seeds for Frank to reap while we are here (no pressure, Frank!)

On that topic, we were able to see the meeting hall for the evangelistic meetings at the town hall today. It is perfect for the meetings!

room in the town hall we will use for the evangelism meetings.

We weren't able to see all of the rooms we will use for medical and dental, but the church members are confident that it will work. Pastor Pillajo will send me pictures on monday to confirm. Even if it doesn't work, we have a backup plan in place.

More to come later.
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