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Serving God in Ecuador
Category: Throwback post!
I Cannot Be Idle
William J. Henry was an early leader in the Holiness Movement. In 1889 he, answered a call to hold revival meetings in eastern Pennsylvania and eventually held meetings in each state and Great Britain. This is one of many hymns written by W. J.… Continue Reading “I Cannot Be Idle”
Dulce De Piña
Dulce de piña Ingredients: 1 whole pineapple ½ cup of water ½ cup caster sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 cloves 2 cardamom pods 1 fresh lemon verbena sprig Juice of 1 lime Preparation: Peel and core the pineapple, discard the core and peel.… Continue Reading “Dulce De Piña”
Who Organizes The Church?
Friends this post was first published in June of 2019. Our fallen human nature dictates that we try to organize to best suit our own preferences. But leadership in the church, organization of the church is never to reflect the fallen nature of our… Continue Reading “Who Organizes The Church?”
Plátanos asados con queso (baked ripe plantains with cheese)
Friends, this post was first published in March of 2020. This recipe produces: 6 baked ripe plantainsThis is an easy recipe for a taste of Ecuador. Baked ripe plantains stuffed with cheese are a common treat that all seven Downings suggest you try this… Continue Reading “Plátanos asados con queso (baked ripe plantains with cheese)”
Ministry Story: Communion
Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. There is something powerful about the shared experience of Communion! Today’s podcast is about the Lord’s Supper and the connection it brings us. Love, The Downing Family If you were encouraged by today’s podcast… Continue Reading “Ministry Story: Communion”
Missions And Relationships
Friends, this post was first published in July of2019. What does a missionary heart look like? Listen to this interview with Rev. Bob Burns and find out! Friends we would like to develop a relationship with you! Check out this link to find out… Continue Reading “Missions And Relationships”
Urgency
Friends, this post was first published in September of 2019. It should be clear that all these theologians believe in the same gospel; that the first priority of the church is to take the gospel to all men everywhere; the man’s eternal destiny is… Continue Reading “Urgency”
Poverty
This post was first published in May of 2020. Friends, today’s cultural insight is about poverty. After we recorded this podcast we were reminded of the following Scripture during a Holy Spirit inspired lesson given by William Vorrasi. Command those who are rich in… Continue Reading “Poverty”
Hot Culture, Cold Culture
Do you know the difference between a hot culture and a cold culture? We invite you to listen to this cultural insight to find out! With much love, The Downings Friend we would love for you to click here and read about our mission!
Tigrillo: Ecuadorian Green Plantain Mash
Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. Tigrillo: Ecuadorian Green Plantain Mash Tigrillo is a wonderful and filling breakfast food! It is often served with chicharron (fried pork belly). Seven out of seven Downings love this delicious breakfast. … Continue Reading “Tigrillo: Ecuadorian Green Plantain Mash”