We have finished teaching our classes. Today was quite incredible. We gave the men a time to speak to us and tell us their hopes for the future of Christianity in the area of Tambo. Almost every man who spoke talked about how desperately they wanted to have a missionary in the area (there are no full-time, on-field missionaries in this part of Ecuador) who would lead a pastoral training center. One man who is in his mid 50´s said that in his 33 years of being a Christian this was the first time he had ever had anyone teach him the things he learned this week. Talk about breaking my heart as I listened. Let´s pray for them, church, that God would make their hopes and prayers come true.
Of other very important note, there has been major unrest in the capital city, Quito, today. The police (national police, different than in US) are striking against the president because he is cutting their wages. When they strike things get violent. The president is currently holed up in a hospital surrounded by the police. The Ecuadorian airforce has shut down the airports during this time.
So, we will not be able to leave until this mess is finished. So, pray for our time here while we wait. Pray for our safety. We are fine up in the mountains, and this is where we will wait until the airports reopen.
I love you church...
Bro. Mark
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