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Disciple!
Truth We Can See!

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Syncretism
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!, Uncategorized

Syncretism

What do the Inca, the Conquistadores, the cult of Pachamama and Mariolatry have in common? Find out by listening to … Continue reading Syncretism

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The Work of Mark 16
Missionary Devotion, Thoughts along the way, Uncategorized

The Work of Mark 16

The lesson is obvious. True missionaries concentrate on doing the work of Mark 16:15 rather than operating social-welfare programs. True … Continue reading The Work of Mark 16

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Lift Him Up
Hymns, Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way, Uncategorized

Lift Him Up

And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. John 12:32 Continue reading Lift Him Up

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Seminary Program

Here is an update on the Seminary Program in Ecuador. Continue reading Seminary Program

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Be The Donkey! ¡Sé el burro!
Sunday Teachings, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!, Uncategorized

Be The Donkey! ¡Sé el burro!

Friends, this post was first published in March of 2018. Today is Palm Sunday. We have always loved this time … Continue reading Be The Donkey! ¡Sé el burro!

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Cultural Insight: Abortion
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Cultural Insight: Abortion

On January 22, 1973, seven unelected officials made a decision that has resulted in the deaths of 61,678,839 innocent children … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Abortion

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The Roar of The Waters of Baptism
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The Roar of The Waters of Baptism

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let … Continue reading The Roar of The Waters of Baptism

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Be The Donkey!
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Be The Donkey!

Today we attended Palm Sunday services on line due to the Coronavirus lockdown. We have always loved this time of … Continue reading Be The Donkey!

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Tired Of Scrolling?
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Tired Of Scrolling?

Friends, have you scrolled 100 times through your social media feeds today? In a time of social distancing it can … Continue reading Tired Of Scrolling?

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Throwback Thursday, Uncategorized

Throwback To An Exciting Seminary Week

This is one of the two classrooms we used for Seminary classes in 2018. This classroom had more distractions but … Continue reading Throwback To An Exciting Seminary Week

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Announcement!, Christmas Devotions, Uncategorized

Tune In Tomorrow!

Love, The Downing Family Continue reading Tune In Tomorrow!

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Christmas Devotions Along Our Mission Path!
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Christmas Devotions Along Our Mission Path!

Hello Friends, Our family formally invites you and your family to journey along with us this year as we ready … Continue reading Christmas Devotions Along Our Mission Path!

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Prayer Request

The past 14 weeks Timothy has been traveling in the U.S. visiting with partners and speaking at churches. During this … Continue reading Prayer Request

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The Roma Lee Courvisier School
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The Roma Lee Courvisier School

We love supporting good ministries! The ministry of Ken and Maria Biron are among the best ministries that we are … Continue reading The Roma Lee Courvisier School

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Together Tuesday: An Update On Our Ministry
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Together Tuesday: An Update On Our Ministry

Friends, here is an update on the major change in our service.   We are honored by your ongoing support … Continue reading Together Tuesday: An Update On Our Ministry

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Throwback Thursday, Uncategorized

Throwback To 2014

Love, The Downings Continue reading Throwback To 2014

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Throwback To A Knockoff

Love, The Downings Continue reading Throwback To A Knockoff

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Ají Sauce

Hello friends, this week we are revisiting some of our more popular posts from the past. Make sure you tune … Continue reading Ají Sauce

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Together Tuesday: Children of Promise
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Together Tuesday: Children of Promise

How can you help end human trafficking? One powerful way is to give a child hope by becoming a Children … Continue reading Together Tuesday: Children of Promise

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How To Listen To Our Podcast
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How To Listen To Our Podcast

This post was born out of a bit of wisdom shared by our friends at Boldly Went. We really like … Continue reading How To Listen To Our Podcast

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Church In Public
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Church In Public

Baptisms are amazing. Not only are they a significant event and act of obedience for the believers involved but they … Continue reading Church In Public

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Heart  Broken
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Heart Broken

We see them. We see the gripping photos of children and parents separated from each other on the U.S. southern … Continue reading Heart Broken

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Seminary News! ¡Noticias Del  Seminario!
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Seminary News! ¡Noticias Del Seminario!

Each year the Ecuadorian Church offers intensive classes through our Seminary program. These classes have been very beneficial for the … Continue reading Seminary News! ¡Noticias Del Seminario!

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John 1:5 / Juan 1:5
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John 1:5 / Juan 1:5

And the light shines on in the darkness, but the darkness has not mastered it. -John 1:5 We love Easter! … Continue reading John 1:5 / Juan 1:5

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We Need Your Help To…
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We Need Your Help To…

Our supporters are the best! Over the years we have heard the words “just tell us what you need and … Continue reading We Need Your Help To…

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…And God Smiled
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…And God Smiled

This is part confession part praise. I (Timothy) just spent five days in Tonsupa to nail down some details for … Continue reading …And God Smiled

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Exciting Seminary News!
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Exciting Seminary News!

This year we began the process of reimagining the training program that serves the Church of God in Ecuador. We … Continue reading Exciting Seminary News!

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Our Year-In-Review
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Our Year-In-Review

A quick word to our supporters: Thank you so much for your partnership this year! We wish we could share … Continue reading Our Year-In-Review

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A Quick Video Update
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A Quick Video Update

Blessings,The Downings (If you want to join our support team please click here for more information) Continue reading A Quick Video Update

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Along For The Ride
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Along For The Ride

Part of the adventure of living as a missionary in Ecuador is the journey to various ministry sites. We had … Continue reading Along For The Ride

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Friday Photos And An Immigration Update
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Friday Photos And An Immigration Update

We live in a very photogenic country!  In the busyness of missionary life we sometimes forget to share the photos … Continue reading Friday Photos And An Immigration Update

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Seminary Week
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Seminary Week

It seems like a lifetime since we last posted. We have had one intense month! Before we tell you about … Continue reading Seminary Week

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Welcome To The Jungle
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Welcome To The Jungle

This week we had the honor of visiting with our brothers and sisters in the Sucumbios Province. The Sucumbios Province … Continue reading Welcome To The Jungle

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Beauty
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Beauty

People have been struggling to put pen to paper and define beauty for millennia. Consequently there are a plethora of … Continue reading Beauty

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A Post In Three Parts
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A Post In Three Parts

Living as missionaries in Ecuador, we often forget that what may be a common experience for us now might be … Continue reading A Post In Three Parts

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A Father’s Day Reflection
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A Father’s Day Reflection

We had the privilege of attending the El Carmen church for Father’s Day last Sunday.  Pastor Jorge preached an excellent … Continue reading A Father’s Day Reflection

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Pisambilla, A Church With A View
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Pisambilla, A Church With A View

During our first year of missionary service in Ecuador we are focusing on building relationships with pastors and church leaders. … Continue reading Pisambilla, A Church With A View

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Light  On  Our Path
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Light On Our Path

We have not posted in some time, our apologies for not making time to tell our story.  We appreciate the … Continue reading Light On Our Path

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What Is Important?
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What Is Important?

What is important to you? Recently we had the privilege of moving from the temporary housing at the S.E.T.E. (the … Continue reading What Is Important?

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Our First Week In Quito
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Our First Week In Quito

We have experienced much during our first week in Quito.  We have been house hunting, figuring out where to buy … Continue reading Our First Week In Quito

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It’s A………Baby Reveal!
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It’s A………Baby Reveal!

We are still enjoying our brief time in the United States. We are busy collecting necessary documents, enlisting new ministry … Continue reading It’s A………Baby Reveal!

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Last Days In Costa Rica
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Last Days In Costa Rica

From the time we began traveling along our mission path we seem to have gone from one great experience to … Continue reading Last Days In Costa Rica

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What To Expect When You Are Expecting…On The Mission Field
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What To Expect When You Are Expecting…On The Mission Field

We received a lot of public congratulations when we announced that we are expecting our fifth child. We very much … Continue reading What To Expect When You Are Expecting…On The Mission Field

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Counting Time
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Counting Time

Time can be measured in various ways.  At the time of writing this post our family has 34 more days … Continue reading Counting Time

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50 Days & Counting
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50 Days & Counting

Today marks 50 days until we board a plane and leave our cocoon of preparation.   Since last December our … Continue reading 50 Days & Counting

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Provision, Look What God Has Done!
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Provision, Look What God Has Done!

Last week we were scheduled to leave our studies in Costa Rica for a four day Visa run, something we … Continue reading Provision, Look What God Has Done!

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A Fun Post About Fruit
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A Fun Post About Fruit

Our Family is studying Spanish in Costa Rica to prepare ourselves for ministry in Ecuador.  Costa Rica is a unique … Continue reading A Fun Post About Fruit

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Who Is On Our Refridgerator Part 2
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Who Is On Our Refridgerator Part 2

In our last post we introduced you to one of the missionaries whose prayer card we have on our refrigerator, … Continue reading Who Is On Our Refridgerator Part 2

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Who Is On Our Refrigerator?
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Who Is On Our Refrigerator?

Excitement and post-worthy material seem to be in short supply for us these days. We are spending most of our … Continue reading Who Is On Our Refrigerator?

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La Comunidad
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La Comunidad

Here is the English version of a presentation Timothy prepared for class this week. My son’s question Yesterday, as I … Continue reading La Comunidad

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