"Sparking the Good News" by Gene Clemens of Salem First Christian Church

As we have traveled around the area and while we have been working in the Imbarbura province, we have seen five volcanos, two lakes and some of the most beautiful sunrises over the volcano and sunsets behind another.  God has created a beautiful world for us.

We have also encountered a handsome and welcoming people.  "Good mornings" or "good afternoons" around Ecuador from a majority of those you met.  As usual on mission trips, one feels more blessed than a blessing.  We receive undying thank yous for the work we have done on their behalf.  Here, we have specifically served the children in remodeling a day care center.  The "holas" in the morning and "adioses" each night from the children was instant warmth.

God's blessings are endless when doing His calling.  Somehow, some way, His blessings on this effort will impact lives on the children and perhaps parents and they will in turn serve others,  continuing God's blessings to both servants and recipients.  Sparking the Good News in God's command.

Mark 12:29-31
²⁹ “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.^[a] 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’^[ 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’^[c] There is no commandment greater than these.”


Gene Clemens
Salem First Christian Church