We were so thankful that Ricardo's mother and sister were able to visit us in Chile this month.  Their presence gave us the opportunity to participate in meaningful ministry.  Not only did Juliana and Jonathan enjoy getting to know them better but it was also an excellent way for them to be fully immersed in Spanish before starting classes at an all-Spanish speaking school last week!

The district-wide worship institute concluded this month.  6 youths from our neighborhood participated and did a great job in the final concert!  It is our hope that as those youth continue to participate in the church's worship team they will experience God personally and He will make a memorable difference in their lives!

The "Celebrating Love" Valentine's Dinner provided another opportunity to experience God for those who participate either as guests or workers.  Juan Carlos and Jasmin, a neighbor couple who began attending church during the Christmas program, used the opportunity to renew their marital vows.  It was a particularly memorable moment because they had been separated for many years and said, "Now that we are attending church, we felt it important to renew our commitment to one another before God."  Please pray for them as God continues to work in their lives and the life of their 15 year-old son, Carlos.

The Latin American Leadership Summit was another memorable experience with God. 

We returned from the first meeting of Latin American Missionaries in 26 years as changed missionaries.   As we shared life (eating, praying, worshiping, learning, laughing and crying together), we became a united team with a shared vision to reach Latin Americans for Christ!

Thank you so much for your prayers during that week!  It was very evident that the kids, and we ourselves, were in good hands.  On the first day after arrival to Lima, Peru, God lead me to the following verse, "He tends his flock like a shepherd:  He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young" (Isaiah 40:11).  It is a very dear memory by which we were humbled and for which we are thankful!