Saturday, September 12, 2009


This is the day that the Lord has made, I will REJOICE and BE GLAD in it"
We are praising the Lord for all He has done to bring us to this moment. I was struck by symbolism as I was walking up the stairway at the airport. The stairway was divided into 3 different landings. I was reminded of our “first level” of prefield ministry, our second level of language training in Costa Rica and now we have arrived here in Quito at the third level. Just like each of the previous landings, there are many unknowns as we trust the Lord in this next phase. We know God is already here working in the hearts of people, preparing the way. We have been overwhelmed by His power to bring all the details together. We thank you for your love, prayer, support, and encouragement along the way.
The last few weeks in the USA have been filled with ministry, details, and a little family time. We were privileged to report in six different churches including a lovely send-off service at our home and sending church Latham Bible Baptist. We repacked repack all of our boxes for Ecuador, list each individual item, and translate that list to Spanish. Jeff and the boys and Papa Roy took our belongings to NYC for shipping. As always, God had done before us. The Ecuadorian Embassy in NYC was not accustomed handling Missionary visas. This necessitated an overnight in NYC and a second attempt at another office for final approval. When we arrive there the 2nd day, God went before and the Consulate was working on our case before Jeff even arrived that morning. God is so good!
As we begin our new ministry, we ask you to pray for our families whom we left in the USA. They are such a great encouragement to us as they whole-heartedly "send-us", but as a very close family it is still difficult to part. We ask you to pray for wisdom for many upcoming decisions transitions.
Thank you for your partnership!
From the Center of the World to the End of the Earth!
Jeff and Deanne and Team Ecuador


2 comments:

joyfullytiredmom said...

So glad you made it. Been remembering you in prayer via your blog. Keep on posting so we can keep praying.
Laurie

Ed said...

Davoll family -- May the LORD bless you and keep you as you transition to life in Cumbayá-Tumbaco. We haven't met but I've been following your progress and praying for you over the last year. I lived in Quito-Cumbayá for a time and the family I lived with lives in the heart of Cumbayá. What a beautiful area in such need of the Jesus' covering! I can't wait to see what the LORD will do through you. Blessings,
Ed Dart
Coatesville, PA