tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22714071334797698952024-03-19T00:29:56.549-07:00Echevarrias in ArgentinaLife & Mission in the Patagonia
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271407133479769895.post-31791059062588774452021-12-24T23:09:00.003-08:002021-12-28T13:19:13.698-08:00<br /><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7Bf4JACatdPmxE3swGiXUNGbHJJHfM7iUb6GN-00elDKRZ07cPFRAzakPpC5KT8MxvNQfX2PgUxN1ORSjRQ7r7sZFbnG01hU6IhSqAeCdG_G6Wc_WUbw1GWZ56qPHtWHKH17hSVVhX5eecqoAByL1YyGaDycOa9hQo-egbAuQALVA_NnZW9lJdwQ8=s3377" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2541" data-original-width="3377" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7Bf4JACatdPmxE3swGiXUNGbHJJHfM7iUb6GN-00elDKRZ07cPFRAzakPpC5KT8MxvNQfX2PgUxN1ORSjRQ7r7sZFbnG01hU6IhSqAeCdG_G6Wc_WUbw1GWZ56qPHtWHKH17hSVVhX5eecqoAByL1YyGaDycOa9hQo-egbAuQALVA_NnZW9lJdwQ8=w200-h151" width="200" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;">Greetings from Argentina!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">What a wonderful God we serve! We've finished our second semester with actual on-campus students. 2021 was a great year and a very busy year. It was a year of celebrations both in Argentina and back home in the U.S. It was also the year we were to do our stateside itineration, visiting our supporting churches and friends, and making new ones.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6rVrRpgPDGJ0Oc26EwMM3ddrivNbnbpsYHl9zCyISUL-q0EpO3Q6f-4txapOL8ytPfHLsDhG34N_slDZNF5b9SjwlZWuVxvKofTPMwTymKviWyFavx6eTfs30dU-kSN_bbXLpjKfzUI18_dlSOs8vCEGkBkNUUADJJsm_9Q1KWJ98-P7SzNzCiNaG=s992" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="992" data-original-width="719" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6rVrRpgPDGJ0Oc26EwMM3ddrivNbnbpsYHl9zCyISUL-q0EpO3Q6f-4txapOL8ytPfHLsDhG34N_slDZNF5b9SjwlZWuVxvKofTPMwTymKviWyFavx6eTfs30dU-kSN_bbXLpjKfzUI18_dlSOs8vCEGkBkNUUADJJsm_9Q1KWJ98-P7SzNzCiNaG=w145-h200" width="145" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our year began with our firstborn, Felicia, getting married to Caleb Brown in February. In March we returned to Argentina in time to start on-campus classes. We welcomed students thrilled to be back together again after a time of seeing each other only on-screen.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In late July we returned to the states again. This time, just in time for Eddie's parent's 60th wedding anniversary in Dallas, Texas.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5FScMklCYzPxJprDFQ-Y_i3O4VztjrCby_uo4rZ5LZw_v2R3yRdkCfEj3QWddTPdNKaLkrI6sRR7C6Tvkw5NJB-l7_o0Ctld8xR5UGVLKTzDk6bSqnxdS4KhgJ5Egl3bkJFeGe5HRpgYMrVCD3KlmymDcIOAg5Td3vcjP7VVcA3FnQ6zDhnaEqxJb=s1024" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5FScMklCYzPxJprDFQ-Y_i3O4VztjrCby_uo4rZ5LZw_v2R3yRdkCfEj3QWddTPdNKaLkrI6sRR7C6Tvkw5NJB-l7_o0Ctld8xR5UGVLKTzDk6bSqnxdS4KhgJ5Egl3bkJFeGe5HRpgYMrVCD3KlmymDcIOAg5Td3vcjP7VVcA3FnQ6zDhnaEqxJb=w200-h150" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">From there we flew to Orlando, Florida, for the A/G General Council. Next, we visited supporters and friends in the Carolinas before flying to California to attend the memorial service for our beloved friend and mentor, Ralph Hiatt.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiR3zVkYh0JzTBk_xXgUxbaKWhQrpBknNjiatHtX-1iyWQXoBJsZolcS7OuCaRUHIReacfzlRYigy13OEU_9PiGt3iDNaqWHNyl0L21y0wU1pVJJgKJTn8sK7Whd3r_3BQpQ2ttSdBz3SRnuH7j7p6ryaTXT02xFxEuz36p1HfK4UPvP1h42f2xNU8F=s973" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="973" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiR3zVkYh0JzTBk_xXgUxbaKWhQrpBknNjiatHtX-1iyWQXoBJsZolcS7OuCaRUHIReacfzlRYigy13OEU_9PiGt3iDNaqWHNyl0L21y0wU1pVJJgKJTn8sK7Whd3r_3BQpQ2ttSdBz3SRnuH7j7p6ryaTXT02xFxEuz36p1HfK4UPvP1h42f2xNU8F=w200-h154" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAYRkJ453H0ljbKGWXWaDWqtwISIOkAWQ7WOWUa95FcqpzBioeRLi19An2MNGUSCvbAwhh0y-arWNoVyvUZ4p8qlbewi002bZmMFY6hXJ5eUILETwjz1NPOj99TLnWTr-PJx-N--tjaDTtmzzKv8wqnsjS7-pDigI4Qe_0B-6gvCQHxjNVL_a5qa9y=s774" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="774" data-original-width="713" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAYRkJ453H0ljbKGWXWaDWqtwISIOkAWQ7WOWUa95FcqpzBioeRLi19An2MNGUSCvbAwhh0y-arWNoVyvUZ4p8qlbewi002bZmMFY6hXJ5eUILETwjz1NPOj99TLnWTr-PJx-N--tjaDTtmzzKv8wqnsjS7-pDigI4Qe_0B-6gvCQHxjNVL_a5qa9y=w184-h200" width="184" /></a><span style="font-size: medium;">We visited churches, supporters, and friends in California, Arkansas, and Kentucky and before we knew it, we were on our way to Minnesota to see our son, Jeremy, get married to Ali Geist.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXCWKJnpKAbLoOGIyVDUbd4zYg37iPbar1_kIo4lWfgtmUjGnLfCazJp7NeDvB0Dqqe6sC9s8yDfHR8rkqvjtoGkkXkGNrMc1tLZM6Qp4N-f0Ut4yq5BPNiYa4h5pw3a_nabUJudDwAl883nBSH_4n9ppr6D4lyV1prME5LZ-cS4ejxM55cpAS1Y1W=s907" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="907" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXCWKJnpKAbLoOGIyVDUbd4zYg37iPbar1_kIo4lWfgtmUjGnLfCazJp7NeDvB0Dqqe6sC9s8yDfHR8rkqvjtoGkkXkGNrMc1tLZM6Qp4N-f0Ut4yq5BPNiYa4h5pw3a_nabUJudDwAl883nBSH_4n9ppr6D4lyV1prME5LZ-cS4ejxM55cpAS1Y1W=w200-h165" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Shortly after, we made a quick trip back to Argentina in time for the graduation of another great group of Bible School Students. It was a great second semester and an awesome time of celebration!</span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC82cr5dPZ91YdVouZyElHZM5JG778i3yt7TcVsJDnODUzj41B8XhcJKgeW5oIFVONp0IJRiMAPpew6Bi8DgNtKCy1C2uumTqWApz9fUIk4mh6AeLb2hO1VvQmBtf6GYz_NRDo4pBI5Utxx10oVsg-Xo51t3gzJMjgAZlEp0ngLMLHWhliwjdvfwj9=s2591" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2591" data-original-width="2541" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC82cr5dPZ91YdVouZyElHZM5JG778i3yt7TcVsJDnODUzj41B8XhcJKgeW5oIFVONp0IJRiMAPpew6Bi8DgNtKCy1C2uumTqWApz9fUIk4mh6AeLb2hO1VvQmBtf6GYz_NRDo4pBI5Utxx10oVsg-Xo51t3gzJMjgAZlEp0ngLMLHWhliwjdvfwj9=w196-h200" width="196" /></a></div>During this time of celebration of the birth of our Savior, we would like to wish you a warm and blessed Christmas and a New Year filled with the gifts of Peace, Love, and Hope that are found in Jesus.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the Love of Jesus our Lord,<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Eddie and Diana Echevarria</span></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271407133479769895.post-52616834493728327512021-06-10T08:02:00.001-07:002021-06-10T15:53:34.838-07:00<div class="separator"></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Argentina on Lockdown (God is not in quarantine)</b></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGW0m-BUVh_aOABMDfNcIzt-bogdr4EW60knT4IE4PhbKWQlj87YU_FCV_gr_hG12GHBglmtB95arOY6DBj2Qzy1sjjFHIcI66W5BxHpL-hAKY-eMMo0JonqCPoF9-fGuiHdfHWzC1z8E/s1280/IMG_4682.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGW0m-BUVh_aOABMDfNcIzt-bogdr4EW60knT4IE4PhbKWQlj87YU_FCV_gr_hG12GHBglmtB95arOY6DBj2Qzy1sjjFHIcI66W5BxHpL-hAKY-eMMo0JonqCPoF9-fGuiHdfHWzC1z8E/w150-h200/IMG_4682.JPG" width="150" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">We made it through that first online semester and we thank God that it was successful.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>During the break, the lockdown continued and we began preparations to go online again for the second semester.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>During the first semester we felt pretty safe as there were very few cases of COVID in our region, however, during the break, it did make its way to Gaiman and although we were only eight staff members here on campus, it made it’s way to IBP.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Thankfully, only<br /> two staff members contracted the virus.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Our supervisor couple was sick for about two weeks but the rest of us managed to escape Covid’s grip.</span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Mom</i></b></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJwNaBuhe-m6ZBYCUCXihLJH-6QudJybRjOqqUl0PJjt5yTnb1zeBA6pWjT9RUAqHMrHaNBiefmPe98JOz8wyrIPgFTdGwjEbSV1T0xnUuqRAf1li6mZjfDgQVeAnvJttuUVgZ40JUwU/s1242/IMG_3324.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="931" data-original-width="1242" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJwNaBuhe-m6ZBYCUCXihLJH-6QudJybRjOqqUl0PJjt5yTnb1zeBA6pWjT9RUAqHMrHaNBiefmPe98JOz8wyrIPgFTdGwjEbSV1T0xnUuqRAf1li6mZjfDgQVeAnvJttuUVgZ40JUwU/w200-h150/IMG_3324.JPG" width="200" /></span></a><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Unexpectedly, we had to travel home. Mom had suffered at least two more heart attacks and a stroke.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Her prognosis was looking very grim and after several conversations with hospital staff and family, it was decided that it was time to travel home.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>In fact, we were not sure if we were going to make it to see her alive.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>In addition to our regular flight time, we had to drive one thousand miles from our town in Patagonia to the city of Buenos Aires because all transportation including domestic flights were shut down.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>When we finally arrived home, Mom had just arrived home from the hospital.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>She was very weak and fragile and although her health had declined significantly, she was stable, feeding herself, and better than just a week before.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>In the days and weeks that followed, Mom had speech and physical therapy and we were there to witness her surprising improvement.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Thank you, God!</span></div></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Itineration</i></b></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In our absence, the staff held the fort but since we were already used to this lockdown life of working remotely, Eddie was very present and available at IBP even from California. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0YISDSWHy7yQJot3pgOVN7FXsCRNnXGvqWW8eeEg5HMxt7GTPgYnPI7rx5cA43aey4tg1mZOQm0_hTplbi23v-s5iQ0wO28cXitwA4IfRfm4imW1g8XbmVIIfnottdy05LqpQ4YToQGA/w200-h200/IMG_4677.JPG" width="200" /></span><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Following this emergency trip, we had to get ready for another trip that was actually planned.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> We are truly grateful for the staff that God has blessed us with. They are capable, hard working, and loyal and we know that they will take care of things when we are away. </span></span>We have new supervisors, former students Juan Jose and Damaris. They joined us in January and are a great addition to our staff. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2021 is the year for our itineration in the states but this year things are scheduled differently than usual.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> Our time away has been</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> divided into two shorter trips of three to four months each.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">This ensures that we are not absent from the Bible Institute for a whole year.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">In previous years, there was another missionary couple, the directors, who would be here when we were gone and when it was their turn to be gone, we would hold the fort. Now we are the directors and they have retired. </span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">This new arrangement is also allowing us to be home for the weddings of our children.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Felicia in February and Jeremy in November.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Two weddings in one year!</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Felicia & Caleb</i></b></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUzFXeEjgylllL64MGsPUkVWhZqHrPxDSKOwTjuXb7R6nxo5UVtnloj6cEnHuI4B79cDO2-wmO98-5j2DGNuhL99Gk6v5s-LI3l0El3AKy9MhOcMO5y_pXgdpOgkDUT0N_IedLm6B4DAY/s748/fullsizeoutput_2895.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="547" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUzFXeEjgylllL64MGsPUkVWhZqHrPxDSKOwTjuXb7R6nxo5UVtnloj6cEnHuI4B79cDO2-wmO98-5j2DGNuhL99Gk6v5s-LI3l0El3AKy9MhOcMO5y_pXgdpOgkDUT0N_IedLm6B4DAY/w146-h200/fullsizeoutput_2895.jpeg" width="146" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">We’re already back from the first part of our itineration. </span><div><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="627" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgms1orXzUYamFDYcS26VkCtFryWHAyFzMlllJ_favaq9jYjA4BjcI2HP9Qj-RD-j9mL4bKGHCkrW1iAmZ4wqg-R4RRD63LcMFHlPlJWJeKk-Y6xeZpHg1OguTQtBHQ58Kkv1AtG3BG4ko/w320-h253/fullsizeoutput_2aae.jpeg" width="320" /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">We were blessed to be in Texas for Felicia’s wedding on February 26, when we welcomed </span>Caleb Aaron Brown<span style="font-family: inherit;"> into our family. </span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">It seems like only yesterday our children were small and here with us. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now they are grown adults and making lifelong decisions. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">We miss them but are glad they are not alone.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;">We were so thrilled to be able to open our doors and receive our students “in person” this semester.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6C4YJ_Jy_H0CFcOxug-9-cA6UKwCvzvS-AsoexRv406wXLWN1ZYbo2eT_ty2N6Oj0ok9rkbV-8cHfvanMh-KeKUIlsU5WZcNcdHnd_boKyhiVHwODqoKPn4bKWuDHfXaZ2bgmWbH1S3M/s749/13584C90-10AB-4EBC-A0E5-D2E902476F5E_1_105_c.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="749" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6C4YJ_Jy_H0CFcOxug-9-cA6UKwCvzvS-AsoexRv406wXLWN1ZYbo2eT_ty2N6Oj0ok9rkbV-8cHfvanMh-KeKUIlsU5WZcNcdHnd_boKyhiVHwODqoKPn4bKWuDHfXaZ2bgmWbH1S3M/w200-h134/13584C90-10AB-4EBC-A0E5-D2E902476F5E_1_105_c.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2020 was a long year and although we still had classes "online", it just wasn’t the same.</span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span>Although <span style="font-family: inherit;">most of our students were able to be here this semester, we still had some online presence; and because many parts of Argentina are still having high Covid counts and travel restrictions in place, not all of our professors were able to be here.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK7aIeLfzCq9vE8EwIlleaU81SzIEzjCmXthgGd53wTWXuqS3V9cu7JBDhBKk_h3pjOGkY-0l6EFD_yeCkjLZSSXtHWwIdA4nBj0yLTx0o76eDLoC55bO-3PxoyHKOHPloEsdrBV5Ix5s/s580/B6F4C107-C031-475B-99A1-4DAD81F6746C_1_105_c.jpeg" style="clear: left; 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font-kerning: none;"><span>We pray the Lord would keep you close to his side and safe</span></span></div><div><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span>during these crazy days in which we are living.</span></span></div><div><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span>We will be home again soon for part two of our itineration so, </span></span></div><div><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span>Lord willing, we hope to see you in the coming months!</span></span></div><div><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span>May our God bless you for your faithfulness. Love and Hugs!</span></span></div><div><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span>Eddie and Diana Echevarria<br /><br /><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="s1" style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><br /></div><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271407133479769895.post-74742530946505723482020-06-26T16:21:00.006-07:002020-06-27T05:52:23.367-07:00Life Under Quarantine<div style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">On March 20 the quarantine hit our corner of the world. We didn’t know if it was going to be for one or two weeks or for longer. It soon became apparent that it was going to be for longer and that we were not going to be given any assurance that this was going to end any time soon. In just a couple of days the student supervisors were to arrive followed by the new students for registration and orientation. As they were in the process of preparing for travel, the flights and buses began to shut down. They would not be able to travel after all. We would soon be moving to a Plan B which did not yet exist.</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMe7H_cDJ1tmtnCtdJG74QjFl0VChgoMXHr32mtJDtp54swyw5gwRV7DljICGqyP7voWFsNjowf0QOOl4r41wfYWanRumJy8KxdbbbbgDzypjWmplvOfs4F8kvgKEMAkWGmDm0ijw6MLA/s1600/IMG_3011.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMe7H_cDJ1tmtnCtdJG74QjFl0VChgoMXHr32mtJDtp54swyw5gwRV7DljICGqyP7voWFsNjowf0QOOl4r41wfYWanRumJy8KxdbbbbgDzypjWmplvOfs4F8kvgKEMAkWGmDm0ijw6MLA/s200/IMG_3011.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">On March 21, I received a phone call that my mom was taken by ambulance to the hospital. Later we would learn that she had suffered another major heart attack. In California, the quarantine had just begun in full force. My sister was not even allowed to accompany Mom in to the hospital. No one was allowed in except patients. So we all waited to hear what was happening with Mom. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">Praise God, she stabilized and was able to go home. Even now, at almost ninety-two years of age, Mom is a strong woman. Here she is home and with my brother, Ben.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPSMaiUmG5WiyXF-W9jTRf7H6VbYbB1q1CD5rp-MzuP3KarPEQuBRkFeFbw8dd12r6_i8Itcpd8cvb_hPWMOHBCwrowVBz3pB2GoYf1zDAOvUqIyC67mDKgAxWl1Gt20_vW1CqaxSwq8/s1600/ft5lwPZCTZ2xScRZ0FZ%2525vg.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPSMaiUmG5WiyXF-W9jTRf7H6VbYbB1q1CD5rp-MzuP3KarPEQuBRkFeFbw8dd12r6_i8Itcpd8cvb_hPWMOHBCwrowVBz3pB2GoYf1zDAOvUqIyC67mDKgAxWl1Gt20_vW1CqaxSwq8/s200/ft5lwPZCTZ2xScRZ0FZ%2525vg.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am still amazed at how our staff was able to create and implement this Plan B in just a matter of days. Everyone was so ready and willing to do whatever was necessary to see classes go forth, albeit, in a different manner. Classes would continue online! Even though this was definitely not what our students were planning on, almost all of them agreed to take on this new challenge. Even our professors who had not taught this way before, were willing to take advantage of the technology within their reach to teach their classes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><font face="arial">On April 6, classes began and the semester came together beautifully. In a normal semester, we have daily chapel times, and Sunday evening services. We also have small “Intimacy with God” groups which meet weekly and focus on different themes that encourage spiritual growth. How would we do all of this with the students not here on campus? On line, of course! </font></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOV0_NJSqnajhCQBI1NeWIGAt7Fv7yDR_epn3LrxGqR4CCnPT74O_MMgqs4Ls2PQPOD8cveICLg2uL2dnLZgXaAvKbyfCR96z1hG6mKzGEjd5f_LJ9-owWZiAffJSSIt6xUqs79LLwjT4/s1600/rSUYWOKxSLOumZJJIBotXA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOV0_NJSqnajhCQBI1NeWIGAt7Fv7yDR_epn3LrxGqR4CCnPT74O_MMgqs4Ls2PQPOD8cveICLg2uL2dnLZgXaAvKbyfCR96z1hG6mKzGEjd5f_LJ9-owWZiAffJSSIt6xUqs79LLwjT4/s200/rSUYWOKxSLOumZJJIBotXA.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">We kicked off 2020 by attending our Southern Cone Missionary Retreat, which is held every two years. This year it was held in a beautiful city here in Argentina. The Southern Cone includes the five countries of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. These retreats are special times of encouragement from God’s word, of prayer and of connecting with our counterparts in these countries. We are thankful to our leaders for investing in our continued growth so that we can be better prepared to do what we do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">In February, God must have been getting us ready for what was to come because we attended several online mentoring classes on ZOOM. Of course we had no idea how important ZOOM would become to our Bible school in the coming days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">In these early months of 2020, we also welcomed new staff members Noé and Yanina. They are IBP alums and newlyweds (pictured above). Noé is serving as assistant to the director and Yanina as our administrative secretary. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhuezxPM3I21T5KkpafmJ-q04ysGwN8sbPoPdrgan0Qdafc9OZnq5OAP5jPHM99xauuIrwJJxPcLbpjAdJwDipBTXYQcuGZNBLS5E_WWGnuIapfx5L-6J48iNfnrHZ3wvcGwBCXJM7QA/s1600/IMG_0230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhuezxPM3I21T5KkpafmJ-q04ysGwN8sbPoPdrgan0Qdafc9OZnq5OAP5jPHM99xauuIrwJJxPcLbpjAdJwDipBTXYQcuGZNBLS5E_WWGnuIapfx5L-6J48iNfnrHZ3wvcGwBCXJM7QA/s200/IMG_0230.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">In recent months we also said goodbye to IBP’s cook who served us well for six years (pictured in red at right). She and her husband are moving on to become pastors. One thing we have learned, and have probably said before, God always provides the right people for our staff at just the right time. He shows himself faithful as we place our trust in him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">It seems like so much has happened since our last post. I’m going to break this into two posts to keep things concise. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">In Texas we were also able to see Eddie’s family. We attended church together, exchanged gifts and simply enjoyed being together. We are thankful to the Lord for allowing us that special time in Texas.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271407133479769895.post-60037692476203015232019-12-09T18:24:00.000-08:002020-03-27T06:19:49.951-07:00Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>As we close this activity-filled year, we give thanks to the <b>O</b>ne who came to this earth... who was born, lived as God and man and who gave his life as a sacrifice in our place so that we might know Him... <b>Our Creator</b> and <b>Lover of our</b> <b>Souls!</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>And then he told them, "Go into all the world and preach the <b>Good News</b> to everyone." New Living Translation</i></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8EHGsjU7TtR85jmo6n_hKx-f3d5IQCCE_f2I-mf5N7qwssoGcYAxa61CrOGKLiFZQiD8q6Lj6InX4sCy431EyZ-k8zEIpmabtoxoIDj42xSmXv8dkIF6abnQERduVNrN7WZVIiHODVY/s1600/IMG_1863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8EHGsjU7TtR85jmo6n_hKx-f3d5IQCCE_f2I-mf5N7qwssoGcYAxa61CrOGKLiFZQiD8q6Lj6InX4sCy431EyZ-k8zEIpmabtoxoIDj42xSmXv8dkIF6abnQERduVNrN7WZVIiHODVY/s200/IMG_1863.JPG" width="200" /></a>The second semester was only one week away when we returned from our ministry trip to Cuba. Nothing like jumping back in with both feet. We processed new students, trained our students who would be working for scholarships, and prepared for the weekend, when we would welcome back the greater part of the student body. Such a great crop of kids and such a privilege to be a part of their<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOE5gu_GF0saNB9R1COlt0wfxWHXDNBIXSxBDttw-a2Cvl5C3HKX5MDkHYiIK0jw5vrw-6e6zun4guR9wU_NpJ0wqfWUPwFEB34q2TvKNJ2tCLKmCKoC1Jrd_2b2fwQrN06sod16Eqpos/s1600/IMG_2057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOE5gu_GF0saNB9R1COlt0wfxWHXDNBIXSxBDttw-a2Cvl5C3HKX5MDkHYiIK0jw5vrw-6e6zun4guR9wU_NpJ0wqfWUPwFEB34q2TvKNJ2tCLKmCKoC1Jrd_2b2fwQrN06sod16Eqpos/s200/IMG_2057.JPG" width="200" /></a>Every year we look forward to the sermons that our <b>third year</b> <b>students</b> will <b>preach</b> thoughout the year. It warms my heart and makes me glad to hear and learn about what the Lord has been teaching each one of them during their time as students at IBP. They have matured and grown in many ways and now they are prepared to take the good news of the gospel to those around them.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Irf472gHfcREGmMb5tHn_SorsKAL6HJTWfnLXWNiy0R1VD20ZCKViarnSuZqbMV7M_xlUOoFW9geIvHEV0VvOA9jPvr1l2WoyO-MPIocnaza8VHtyGVyMMy92ljrKkdjEd2dzxfMF6A/s1600/3WnkgGgMSwy2VPiTqx6RMQ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Irf472gHfcREGmMb5tHn_SorsKAL6HJTWfnLXWNiy0R1VD20ZCKViarnSuZqbMV7M_xlUOoFW9geIvHEV0VvOA9jPvr1l2WoyO-MPIocnaza8VHtyGVyMMy92ljrKkdjEd2dzxfMF6A/s200/3WnkgGgMSwy2VPiTqx6RMQ.jpg" width="200" /></a>This semester's <b>Spiritual Emphasis week </b>was exactly was the doctor ordered. A Spiritual challenge straight to the heart as <b>Pastor Carlos Rendon (right)</b> brought the <b>devotional and evening messages</b> from which we all received and benefited. During class hours, motivational speaker <b>Ivan Devia (left)</b> <b>taught</b> our students about <b>influence and evangelism through social media and the web</b>. We live in days of ever changing technology and this was precisely the right teaching at the right time.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWVHXZ3kWPOvb0tyyC9-yJvlg_wiQumj8w2brpdg2jJthV3S6ZnqC144YYHAaVyQ0PGV4Lk9iGSCPogiOBsHlb68LUUm4ArjeKZPQamkbYiIO73LZQ3euwRz0DZ82A03mJA1gSvHRbwY/s1600/IMG_2052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWVHXZ3kWPOvb0tyyC9-yJvlg_wiQumj8w2brpdg2jJthV3S6ZnqC144YYHAaVyQ0PGV4Lk9iGSCPogiOBsHlb68LUUm4ArjeKZPQamkbYiIO73LZQ3euwRz0DZ82A03mJA1gSvHRbwY/s200/IMG_2052.JPG" width="200" /></a>There was such excitement in the air following Spiritual Emphasis for the annual <b>IBP Youth Day</b> <b>(right)</b> which we call <b>IBP Joven</b> (in Spanish). This year's event was very well attended with <b>250 youth</b> from nearly two dozen churches from cities near and far who joined in for a full day of learning, socializing, and celebrating our God together. Ivan Devia stayed on to speak to the young people about the wise use of our devices and social media. Students also attended workshops throughout the day on <b>leadership, choreography, graphic design & multimedia, and worship leading.</b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0A9oLwLegINxEgWucrhTrn9FJwjcFa_TMKeypMzWV7Tr5o1oNtPqWS8tPkHEDAWKXj3eKjElk0zTnz-q_LGprgHCGjNpqwp6WbmzlKNwtmsDlU3eIeliE0k0ud1nKLvR7koGxiip3Tdk/s1600/IMG_2048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0A9oLwLegINxEgWucrhTrn9FJwjcFa_TMKeypMzWV7Tr5o1oNtPqWS8tPkHEDAWKXj3eKjElk0zTnz-q_LGprgHCGjNpqwp6WbmzlKNwtmsDlU3eIeliE0k0ud1nKLvR7koGxiip3Tdk/s200/IMG_2048.JPG" width="200" /></a>Following IBP Joven, we received a special visit from <b>missionary</b> <b>Charles Stewart (left)</b>, the host of a long running radio show and podcast called <b>"A Message to the Conscience"</b>. He gave a workshop to our students about communicating the gospel effectively via media. We are pleased that so much knowledge has been made available to our students.<br />
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The second half of the semester flew by quickly with activities every weekend. On one in particular we honored two couples who have worked along side of us and ministered to our students and who will soon be moving on.<br />
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After six years of being on staff as administrative secretary and assistant to the director, <b>Rocio and Jonhy (right) </b>have felt God calling them to step down and to devote more of themselves and their time into their role as<b> church planting pastors</b> in the small community of <b>Playa Union</b>. They have travelled the forty minute drive almost daily after work to attend to their church responsibilities. May God open doors as they take this step of faith to dedicate more time to the people God has called them to. Please pray for housing and jobs as they move to Playa Union.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Right - Preaching at my mom's home church in the city where I was born.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271407133479769895.post-19013560065608696652019-06-03T15:03:00.000-07:002019-11-19T05:02:05.102-08:00SPRING 2019 - OUR FALL<span style="font-size: large;">Another Great School Term - Patagonian Bible Institute</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU6mMYEGejadynjWTehvxqQdjVJ9W_wdlBWQh9FRFvcy_R21ONkP0fRYvZ1h7he8j47JBWYMbxciBLbz_-hQo3lOlVErUQqxM9t0ocmJb3PAjgkS3h5429xEQC6AHKU4wf5PT9-67xNKE/s1600/IMG_0881.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="1440" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU6mMYEGejadynjWTehvxqQdjVJ9W_wdlBWQh9FRFvcy_R21ONkP0fRYvZ1h7he8j47JBWYMbxciBLbz_-hQo3lOlVErUQqxM9t0ocmJb3PAjgkS3h5429xEQC6AHKU4wf5PT9-67xNKE/s320/IMG_0881.JPG" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-size: large;">These are the new students we came to know this term of classes. Yes, working at any educational institution means every year there are many goodbyes. There are the goodbyes between semesters and there are the goodbyes that are more final at the graduations. However, these places of learning are also awesome because there are a lot of hellos! We are privileged to be able to meet and to have a small part in so many lives. We thank God for this privilege and for each one of these children of God, our brothers and sisters in the faith who will go out and impact the world for Christ.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Easter morning, we all gathered around a bonfire for a special Easter devotional. As you can tell by the picture, it was cooooold! Your spring is our fall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinUPyN2JB4MU1p09VFAvWBIcvqsMrTk5J-L3b7wUWl8qoUbCpLEeHXE_JjKWF82ZwXiU_mujQ8B8Kn9gVHUTwwpCx7WzIFoP07Ekk7zcO030QNRFXZQ8LIqGjUOBkYcu9btRhRVr1jA8s/s1600/IMG_0884.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinUPyN2JB4MU1p09VFAvWBIcvqsMrTk5J-L3b7wUWl8qoUbCpLEeHXE_JjKWF82ZwXiU_mujQ8B8Kn9gVHUTwwpCx7WzIFoP07Ekk7zcO030QNRFXZQ8LIqGjUOBkYcu9btRhRVr1jA8s/s200/IMG_0884.JPG" width="200" /></a>Our Spiritual Emphasis speakers, Javier and Rosa Arribas, pastors serving in Buenos Aires, not only ministered to our students but also involved them in ministry through drama.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And all too soon it was time for goodbyes. Here in Argentina, May is the end of the first semester and the beginning of winter break. It was a great term of classes for which we are thankful! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ralph spoke in one our chapel services at IBP and, of course, preached in surrounding churches all over the place. We were so glad that he could squeeze us in to his busy schedule. Janie got to visit the Patagonia for the first time. While we were busy most of the time working in Gaiman, they enjoyed our home in Puerto Madryn and a few days of <span style="text-align: right;">R & R.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">During the second bimester, it aways seems that there is so much more going on. Perhaps it's because of the three extra main events that take a good deal of planning and preparation, which requires a great deal of time and effort.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* There is the annual IBP Youth Day (IBP Joven) that we highlighted in our last post.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* There is the 3rd Year Party which is the party that the second year students put on for the </span><span style="font-size: large;">graduating 3rd year students. This is always such a fun time of celebration. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This years theme was </span><span style="font-size: large;">celebrating the decades... the 50's, 60's, 70's, and the staff was assigned medieval times. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you </span><span style="font-size: large;">kidding me? Just what were they trying to say with that? Are we that far removed in ages? :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">* Then, the grand ending to the school</span>year is <b><u>graduation</u></b>. What a special time of celebrating our <b><u>20 graduates.</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Such a lovely group of young people. We will miss them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In Texas this year, our own <b><u>Felicia</u>, is also <u>graduating</u>!</b> We are so proud of her. She is thrilled to have completed her studies in <b>Communications from SAGU, <u>Southwestern Assemblies of God University, in Texas.</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Felicia had company over <b>Thanksgiving</b> this year as <u style="font-weight: bold;">Jeremy travelled to Texas</u> to be with her, and Eddie's parents and brother. He lives up north where he is finding out what a real white Christmas season is like as he <b>studies Studio Music Production at NCU, <u>Northcentral University in Minnesota.</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">We cannot let this opportunity pass to say </span><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">thank you</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> to all of our followers and supporters. You hold a special place in our hearts and we wish you the warmest of Christmas' and a very blessed New Year. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If there is one thing that we have heard throughout this school term at PBI*, it is that this transition of directors has been smooth and healthy. As the outgoing directors, <u>Martin and Charlotte Jacobson</u> have been very busy with all the details of their move back to the states, they have placed more and more responsibility into our hands. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*(interchangeable with IBP - <b>I</b>nstituto <b>B</b>íblico <b>P</b>atagónico)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have so appreciated all of their hard work in making IBP what it is today and for their presence during this time... staying with us being supportive and encouraging and helpful to the very end of their time here.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDX2RU7sLIqUQUa2_scnkYvqhlOA-zlfi9m_K9SWYrvZT5hd0LYADTuGYj791qMNZxiFqw8-uATVuKPalkBbRxqcHicRasfGe0KBinpJGOhWjK63_h5miQ5fOt3wOBG-O8BCH8MEHP-Q8/s1600/IMG_5653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDX2RU7sLIqUQUa2_scnkYvqhlOA-zlfi9m_K9SWYrvZT5hd0LYADTuGYj791qMNZxiFqw8-uATVuKPalkBbRxqcHicRasfGe0KBinpJGOhWjK63_h5miQ5fOt3wOBG-O8BCH8MEHP-Q8/s320/IMG_5653.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Eddie and I are learning all we can from </span><span style="font-size: large;">them before they leave. I have learned so much from Charlotte about how to run the library and just how much work is involved in being a librarian. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eddie has gradually taken the </span><span style="font-size: large;">wheel of the directorship. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">He has actually served as interim director on three other year long occasions while the Jacobson's were itinerating. He will do well, although the responsibility will be great.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This bimester I was able to travel with Eddie on one of IBP's ministry trips. It is always great to see the students getting their feet wet in the communities and churches we visit. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTh4w5PmBlAzD2R7iLdKXz_u1lR6YZwVkXytyh_TXqJEEbH6nHZklGrGog2SjkTUaKwcnqBjxtnou2cIVjRb486s36sorCHGYWmSL-m49g1vxXXmtKPnFaclippDLkWgDjAAro-x38rU/s1600/fullsizeoutput_612d.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="622" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTh4w5PmBlAzD2R7iLdKXz_u1lR6YZwVkXytyh_TXqJEEbH6nHZklGrGog2SjkTUaKwcnqBjxtnou2cIVjRb486s36sorCHGYWmSL-m49g1vxXXmtKPnFaclippDLkWgDjAAro-x38rU/s320/fullsizeoutput_612d.jpeg" width="300" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Our bi-annual Spiritual Emphasis week was very unique this year. It was basically three special days with special classes for the students in the mornings and special services in the evenings. The first evening </span><span style="font-size: large;">was a very special "passing the torch" (or mantle) service where the leadership of IBP was officially transferred to Eddie and I. It was a humbling and emotion-filled evening for all who were there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The second evening </span><span style="font-size: large;">was focused on this special place that God has raised up. Following the service was a special time of prayer by this cornerstone pictured below, where we dedicated IBP to the Lord of the harvest for his purpose and plans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The third evening was dedicated to honoring and celebrating our new Director Emeritus, Martin and Charlotte.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271407133479769895.post-74885238815674872782018-09-14T21:16:00.000-07:002018-09-23T12:22:16.956-07:00Latest Update from Patagonia<h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwu_0_SP1J7M9Bes_ZpZl-cg6Zg3omA7X209Di-U5Fmc16c7_CxZlDakWC9mJoHcp5TqAWKrX06iMALsW9IGIgBwbb8khXMAvzVYUs_pOweitDp_5vE9uX_jdsFAZK2V78s2xzub5jJW0/s1600/IMG_5554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwu_0_SP1J7M9Bes_ZpZl-cg6Zg3omA7X209Di-U5Fmc16c7_CxZlDakWC9mJoHcp5TqAWKrX06iMALsW9IGIgBwbb8khXMAvzVYUs_pOweitDp_5vE9uX_jdsFAZK2V78s2xzub5jJW0/s320/IMG_5554.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">The highlight of the month of August was our first Alumni Retreat for IBP graduates - the REX which stands for Retiro de EX Alumnos. Of course there was a lot of preparation leading up to this event which included getting the campus ready, but more on that later.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Both Martin and Charlotte shared from their hearts during the morning devotional. Then, there were special words, hugs and a gift presented during the surprise dinner which included a beautiful cake & desserts. We can't believe our friends are leaving us. How we will miss them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #f4cccc; font-weight: normal;">As I read the scriptures the other day, I paused at a verse in which Jesus was encouraging learning. At least that is how it spoke to my heart. In Luke 8:18 Jesus said to his followers, </span><span style="color: #ea9999;">"So pay attention to how you hear. </span><span style="color: #f4cccc; font-weight: normal;"> To those who </span></span><span style="color: #ea9999; font-weight: normal;">listen</span><span style="color: #f4cccc; font-weight: normal;"> to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken from them."</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">* In June, Eddie and two staff members/IBP grads, Fabian Moreyra and Jonathan Sepúlveda, attended a </span><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">"Se Libre" (Be Free) Conference</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> hosted by prominent author and speaker </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">J<b>osh McDowell</b></span><span style="font-size: large;">. This conference addressed the huge and growing international problem of pornography. It is so sad to see that this addiction is ruining lives and families.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thankfully, in recent years concerned leaders have been examining this problem in depth and formulating strategies for defeating this addiction and restoring men to freedom and wholeness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"The Conquer Series"</b> (by <b>Ted Roberts</b>)</span><span style="font-size: large;">, five videos which explain in detail the problem and offer a solution, will be shown at our Bible School so those going into ministry will have some education to help themselves and those seeking to be free! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">* </span><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mentoring</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> - Part of our ministry in recent years has been that of one on one mentoring. Or two by two if we both are meeting with a married couple. Pray for God to give us wisdom as we come along side younger ministers and allow God to use us to encourage and inspire these precious servants.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">* </span><b style="font-size: x-large;">July</b><span style="font-size: large;"> offered opportunities for </span><span style="font-size: large;">fellowship and</span><span style="font-size: large;"> also </span><span style="font-size: large;">challenges</span><span style="font-size: large;">. It started off with a </span><b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">sectional pastors retreat</span></u></b><span style="font-size: large;">. These are whole day events where we gather for food and fellowship at one of the area churches which serves as host for the day. One minister among us comes prepared to share a devotional from God's word. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* Also in July, there was a <b>special called pastors meeting</b> held to talk about a law that was soon to be voted on in Argentina that would legalize abortion if passed. Eddie was there to witness <b><u>pastors of all denominations</u> attend this meeting in support of Life! </b>Later in the month, </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>SI A LA VIDA</u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Marches (Yes to Life) and other Pro Life gatherings took place all over Argentina where Christians came out in droves to stand and fight for life. For now </span><b style="font-size: x-large;">we are glad to report</b><span style="font-size: large;"> that </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>the law to legalize abortion DID NOT pass.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">A common theme that was used throughout Argentina was "Salvemos Las 2 Vidas" or Let's Save Both Lives" in response to the opposition which argues that abortion saves the mother's life. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course, this is only the beginning of something that is sure to surface again in the next go around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271407133479769895.post-81568662644452518472018-06-25T18:46:00.000-07:002018-09-22T13:24:38.730-07:00Patagonia News - Continued<h3>
<span style="font-size: large;">Learning</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's precious to see our students hungry for learning. It's even more precious to see some of our students returning to IBP to teach and to share from their real life experiences in ministry, whether it be on the mission field or behind the pulpit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Spiritual Emphasis</b></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vaZWc44x9f4ErC_mH4ke5X4IWcZVC2IH0QRlAljkwqNdd-TIQhsqlTzUmzHfs1TzBU-xdKnXZ1O1SH_XNr6flv-Ai5GgmK0rAMpuNvRbRTmqu9vb1vnpbx2BXPrRvHiF4_-itSFaCjc/s1600/IMG_7165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vaZWc44x9f4ErC_mH4ke5X4IWcZVC2IH0QRlAljkwqNdd-TIQhsqlTzUmzHfs1TzBU-xdKnXZ1O1SH_XNr6flv-Ai5GgmK0rAMpuNvRbRTmqu9vb1vnpbx2BXPrRvHiF4_-itSFaCjc/s200/IMG_7165.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8dcYFqkij_80i-bJUnowwCu_JyIWkOV_eVt8uRWn8f32ME3AYXz97wIsBiFEcahD2eEh-V8ta_YciOzl_XwUVBv3qb3Pj_TzqDi3dW3fqFzfdqJclgzRIqAYiRFqQDexQIgZZBOhnaI/s1600/IMG_7181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8dcYFqkij_80i-bJUnowwCu_JyIWkOV_eVt8uRWn8f32ME3AYXz97wIsBiFEcahD2eEh-V8ta_YciOzl_XwUVBv3qb3Pj_TzqDi3dW3fqFzfdqJclgzRIqAYiRFqQDexQIgZZBOhnaI/s200/IMG_7181.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">A very special time of learning and unity takes place during our Spiritual Emphasis week. We have workshops during the daytime and special speakers for evening services. This bimester we welcomed Ruth Sánchez, a young woman </span><span style="font-size: large;">from Colombia, </span><span style="font-size: large;">trained in social psychology and dealing with violence in the family. She has been traveling </span><span style="font-size: large;">for the past few years </span><span style="font-size: large;">throughout Argentina with </span><span style="font-size: large;">a national</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Christian</span><span style="font-size: large;"> ministry called, Women for the Nation</span><span style="font-size: large;">. She conducts training sessions in abuse prevention and </span><span style="font-size: large;">counseling </span><span style="font-size: large;">using a biblically-based</span><span style="font-size: large;"> approach. The class she taught our students</span><span style="font-size: large;"> was part one in a two-part series which she will return to continue in our next bimester. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNmPe9l2A40uK6A2uPdjpLLXvBKnsDM7sEIWCsf08yDFZktAqBiBCb1uXgy7RF6DGalWtDqR7ztnibhPZNA6LcyYGqdLWtqeZtGbLCwM9Wf8b-MuzbgaNLp2aRqVwGcSHV9LbcW5o3fs/s1600/IMG_0762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNmPe9l2A40uK6A2uPdjpLLXvBKnsDM7sEIWCsf08yDFZktAqBiBCb1uXgy7RF6DGalWtDqR7ztnibhPZNA6LcyYGqdLWtqeZtGbLCwM9Wf8b-MuzbgaNLp2aRqVwGcSHV9LbcW5o3fs/s200/IMG_0762.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8HmCumuetiGkqHHtQA22-Gz1eKmEBgUnTfyFsApblguNAqiyPocsgsJJKI3bIk4V75AOwwk7oEKzzjFPiVqo04SF-SFawK2gI5TxTevtyvC3O5Z43T-PO5DV5BmPHH5EZ1UrpMGmNrYE/s1600/IMG_0763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8HmCumuetiGkqHHtQA22-Gz1eKmEBgUnTfyFsApblguNAqiyPocsgsJJKI3bIk4V75AOwwk7oEKzzjFPiVqo04SF-SFawK2gI5TxTevtyvC3O5Z43T-PO5DV5BmPHH5EZ1UrpMGmNrYE/s200/IMG_0763.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Our invited guest for the evening services was the national YWAM (Youth With a Mission) director, Alejandro Rodriguez. Here in Argentina the organization is called JUCUM (Juvnentud Con Una Misión). His message centered on the theme of </span><span style="font-size: large;">trusting God and living a generous life</span><span style="font-size: large;">. Students, faculty and staff were powerfully challenged through the messages preached by this anointed minister.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Church Planting</b></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnjiJ3__pJ-w_QP9PDHaKOBLY6LdXlauqD8hfL72_H_tOSevYHB3h107dFzEMSj3IZ5ZyTk4bqJkHMVMymeMoV3C2jszv6qkztD4hsjCPySnQCw-HU_ZIDybdMckrFYXNZlLMxgBZT2DI/s1600/IMG_7286.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnjiJ3__pJ-w_QP9PDHaKOBLY6LdXlauqD8hfL72_H_tOSevYHB3h107dFzEMSj3IZ5ZyTk4bqJkHMVMymeMoV3C2jszv6qkztD4hsjCPySnQCw-HU_ZIDybdMckrFYXNZlLMxgBZT2DI/s200/IMG_7286.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">A special training on church planting was also offered during the bimester by a veteran missionary friend, Rocco DiTrolio. He </span><span style="font-size: large;">has planted many churches throughout Argentina during his 30 years of service here. </span><span style="font-size: large;">With several of our students planning to serve, pastor, or plant new churches after finishing their studies here at IBP, this training is very helpful in that it provides much needed and practical information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Update on Mom</span></h3>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJB3mJwl31zHWdQbaizNMTUDEqfMm-19MDZ9fQuipuQdz7mh6uOj3QrCJnNTwfUqDVz2uMyasKZ2fqRC5TwcG9qLh7LpJSoSTLJzTgkbPOxAXDlCbOX7xMDde0Chjksa0Xi8PzKrYsqyI/s1600/9434176e-2dc4-47e4-be3f-7199e61a304e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="865" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJB3mJwl31zHWdQbaizNMTUDEqfMm-19MDZ9fQuipuQdz7mh6uOj3QrCJnNTwfUqDVz2uMyasKZ2fqRC5TwcG9qLh7LpJSoSTLJzTgkbPOxAXDlCbOX7xMDde0Chjksa0Xi8PzKrYsqyI/s200/9434176e-2dc4-47e4-be3f-7199e61a304e.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">It was difficult to say goodbye again to my mom but at least I was saying goodbye and I love you and hearing her say those words to me as well. It was an honor to, along with my sister, tend to my mom by preparing meals, giving her her meds and taking her to her doctor appointments and such.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTeUE7A-jvpqKQNw9YPvSnlP2-73UndCwK_uaKb5Kcz7DVOZgYU1uoXmeCwVxTIfR17-PGLnGJThPJ7Awgb_9I46PkTJ26CHkDZQXtDljbSYtL9C9JPPcWWZ7gpi8oLUgAm2CycWOu7s/s1600/fullsizeoutput_13bd.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="750" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTeUE7A-jvpqKQNw9YPvSnlP2-73UndCwK_uaKb5Kcz7DVOZgYU1uoXmeCwVxTIfR17-PGLnGJThPJ7Awgb_9I46PkTJ26CHkDZQXtDljbSYtL9C9JPPcWWZ7gpi8oLUgAm2CycWOu7s/s200/fullsizeoutput_13bd.jpeg" width="111" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">It was a balancing act for the doctors to get her meds just right...a</span><span style="font-size: large;">nd they seemed to have done a good job as Mom is holding her own, albeit at a much slower pace than she was used to. She turned 90 on July 27th and was well enough to celebrate with family and Mariachis on that special day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because our daughter, Felicia, is graduating soon and thanks to frequent flier miles, we have another trip home planned in the coming months. We look forward (all of us this time) to seeing Mom and giving her a big hug. Even Jeremy plans to return to California from Minnesota, where he is studying, for a brief break; so it will be a nice family reunion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">IBP - A Busy and Blessed Bimester</span> </h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">IBP's bimester was filled with ministry, learning, and spiritual growth. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Students were fed from God's word in their classes and during pre-scheduled workshops and meetings with carefully selected guest speakers. It is always the most special sight to see </span><span style="font-size: large;">students press in and draw closer to God in intimacy and love for him. Today's blog highlights the student ministry trips. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ministry</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Students at IBP set out on <b>four ministry trips</b> this bimester in an effort to put into practice the skills for which they are studying at IBP. This not only helps the students, but is a huge encouragement to the pastors and churches at which they minister, helping in whatever area the pastor needs.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEhBv1uUYrK05xW-DMdIlR8RZry_KSLRZMS_tWV-UQb98_hQxWcty0wqag60QR_4AUZmAnoES11GceAoY11R0CjOMlCrDwaqBHFwSsrPCrBV6h1Gj_MyaunPeeyisstWXRYQDYNBqjSYo/s1600/IMG_0805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEhBv1uUYrK05xW-DMdIlR8RZry_KSLRZMS_tWV-UQb98_hQxWcty0wqag60QR_4AUZmAnoES11GceAoY11R0CjOMlCrDwaqBHFwSsrPCrBV6h1Gj_MyaunPeeyisstWXRYQDYNBqjSYo/s200/IMG_0805.JPG" width="150" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">The first trip was to <b>Playa Union</b>. This young church plant was started by it's pastors, <b>Jonhy and Rocio Sepulveda</b> in 2015. These two are precious servants of God who have a call and a passion for this small coastal community. We know Jonhy and Rocio well as they are both IBP grads and current employees. Pray for Jonhy and Rocio to be able to obtain a larger facility as they are growing and are desperately in need of more space.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQDdW61eis5Ddpkt9rKUNpSl-Qwflc3I5ihz9nN1Vev1OU6IRWQ9oInNQD0BuG9F7Y9FAjTu9R4f7Dlwvd2fcvxS1dcUpaDQryPVhBMjotwWkD1iLHAuRL7GMDUIFrWvOHfdfQ7r4dKA/s1600/IMG_7124.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQDdW61eis5Ddpkt9rKUNpSl-Qwflc3I5ihz9nN1Vev1OU6IRWQ9oInNQD0BuG9F7Y9FAjTu9R4f7Dlwvd2fcvxS1dcUpaDQryPVhBMjotwWkD1iLHAuRL7GMDUIFrWvOHfdfQ7r4dKA/s200/IMG_7124.jpeg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">The second ministry trip was to the city of <b>Choele Choel</b>. This church is also being pastored by former IBP students, <b>Mariano and Lucy Canosa.</b> After renting and moving around to different places in the city, they were able to purchase a property in 2015. Since then they have been very actively involved in building their own church facility. Almost a year ago they began having services in their new sanctuary which had walls at that time but no roof. Since April of this year, they've been able to have services under their new roof.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimxeuJas38ktkwKxq-oioDX0kCzpSke_G663W9rCUybx540EyGQ6V6hWT92CI1M-sU9VigmpdQBYOqBlJ6Oqkwtw21H8tV3dMVEylfJkkSb-Ogf6zIw24GwWEmJMkDv4nlL6gasgaerBU/s1600/IMG_7342.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimxeuJas38ktkwKxq-oioDX0kCzpSke_G663W9rCUybx540EyGQ6V6hWT92CI1M-sU9VigmpdQBYOqBlJ6Oqkwtw21H8tV3dMVEylfJkkSb-Ogf6zIw24GwWEmJMkDv4nlL6gasgaerBU/s200/IMG_7342.jpeg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">The third ministry trip of the bimester was to the city of <b>General Acha</b>, pastored by <b>Mauro and Paula Nahuelquir</b>. This is the newest church plant by IBP grads. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mDJnwN1CgDfMiSA80zNXpeE6oq75a2-vJGIPe-Dji_4Yjs2X9CurPxFyRsGlTSZrBUZiBRKtKX3eQXTIWQ4h8Z7pNlLIvN1yHPk9NXPhtjWyPO3wII3n8zWGBeulSL2TtUWTg5zoNHM/s1600/IMG_7509.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mDJnwN1CgDfMiSA80zNXpeE6oq75a2-vJGIPe-Dji_4Yjs2X9CurPxFyRsGlTSZrBUZiBRKtKX3eQXTIWQ4h8Z7pNlLIvN1yHPk9NXPhtjWyPO3wII3n8zWGBeulSL2TtUWTg5zoNHM/s200/IMG_7509.jpeg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">The last ministry trip was to our own nearby city of <b>Trelew</b>. Although this church is not pastored by IBP grads, it is the church of a current student and our IBP bookkeeper, <b>Jessica Maldonado</b>, whom we are very thankful for. Our students gave their best in ministry to the children of "Rios de Vida" church.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271407133479769895.post-40173598905944131962018-04-30T18:46:00.000-07:002018-09-22T13:53:22.671-07:00New FALL Bi-mester Underway <h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Sunday before classes began was Easter Sunday. I was honored to share an Easter morning devotional with the student body.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHC_Kp5hdX32tWGv1xr6TfuUER28jg2cd7Zi3RII-nUMx-dCtTeuMvsm9Y3fFrEqZ4BoMub_OafIWTa4h0L8XqklldFNsfw574xVCRSpt8VYGunROurTTuWkWjXuuabi5t2KgeY4hX0wE/s1600/IMG_4558.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHC_Kp5hdX32tWGv1xr6TfuUER28jg2cd7Zi3RII-nUMx-dCtTeuMvsm9Y3fFrEqZ4BoMub_OafIWTa4h0L8XqklldFNsfw574xVCRSpt8VYGunROurTTuWkWjXuuabi5t2KgeY4hX0wE/s200/IMG_4558.JPG" width="112" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">April second was the first day of classes. On April first, my mom had a heart attack. She spent time at the hospital and then was sent home with a slew of meds. In the next week and a half, she was hospitalized two more times, so, unsure of how much time my mom, who will turn 90 soon, actually had, I flew home to see her and to help with her care.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although she still looks great, and is not in pain most of the time, her heart is now functioning at 20 percent, she is very weak, and her health is quite delicate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am glad that I am home during this difficult time when my mom's future is uncertain. I am especially grateful to be able to spend this special Mother's Day with my mom and my family.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJEsycno1-dcYh37jGN29eEjSVlgqC5mzNm7S_kUl4zNjQWwsBqteUWwWNmL9wEvTrh74ubIJsK_FPRO534fvGLDIcqD8lOnbwnXDZJUv9-4W2gBVrRGrRcVWCC392z0NgEmIp-30aeik/s1600/IMG_4746.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJEsycno1-dcYh37jGN29eEjSVlgqC5mzNm7S_kUl4zNjQWwsBqteUWwWNmL9wEvTrh74ubIJsK_FPRO534fvGLDIcqD8lOnbwnXDZJUv9-4W2gBVrRGrRcVWCC392z0NgEmIp-30aeik/s200/IMG_4746.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Eddie has been very busy at IBP. Helping to oversee the functioning of an institution is no easy task. In addition to the ongoing </span><span style="font-size: large;">business at IBP, Eddie has had the privilege of taking groups of students on weekend ministry trips. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Due to various reasons, Eddie is the one and only official driver of IBP's van, a 19 passenger vehicle. Thankfully, he loves these road trips because they provide excellent opportunities for him to get to know our students more personally. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The move to the new, albeit temporary, childcare room took place in mid April. I believe the children and the childcare workers are pleased with their new, more spacious hang-out! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It will be so nice for the children to have this more spacious room!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Along the side of the kitchen, </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks Daniel and Pepe for all your hard</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">IBP - Urgent Repairs</span></h3>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi425DmqpoKil20k8cpvxmPmTR0VqLKUhBLyMBYjl74M4LranrVf3_W3Kz3Km-CLBQHdnHYDTRYbaxQ3aOGmdoZQLoWeo8g0QL0BEFQv_X1Gzz67Tc29A0EmTz-atqrN0oKZNcl1VetCvE/s1600/fullsizeoutput_f55.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="1600" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi425DmqpoKil20k8cpvxmPmTR0VqLKUhBLyMBYjl74M4LranrVf3_W3Kz3Km-CLBQHdnHYDTRYbaxQ3aOGmdoZQLoWeo8g0QL0BEFQv_X1Gzz67Tc29A0EmTz-atqrN0oKZNcl1VetCvE/s200/fullsizeoutput_f55.jpeg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">In 2017 high Patagonia winds had blown off some roof panels of our newest structure, our future multi-purpose building. With the help of friends and churches, panels were purchased and the repairs were made. </span></span></h4>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7abV_OzO_3QQpC-mKWCZgOOkJ93raQq98JXSdgayd8Zx0p7SN5dUqwbS86vi6370kSlwMdP1f9wglagc1ndAca1NZFqm2agjKaW3jbvR5YU5NzsKpqHwkiw6-13wrTMhsQhYywKcQtzE/s1600/16cd889c-9412-4084-8c57-50278431c224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7abV_OzO_3QQpC-mKWCZgOOkJ93raQq98JXSdgayd8Zx0p7SN5dUqwbS86vi6370kSlwMdP1f9wglagc1ndAca1NZFqm2agjKaW3jbvR5YU5NzsKpqHwkiw6-13wrTMhsQhYywKcQtzE/s200/16cd889c-9412-4084-8c57-50278431c224.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">More recently, our very strong winds were also responsible for felling one of our Poplar trees. During our breaks from classes, we rent out our facilities to camp groups. There happened to be a group present at that very spot where the tree fell. One member heard a cracking sound and rushed everyone inside. Then... Boom!!! It fell! Breaking through the pergola and landing just outside the door they had just gone into. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank God no one was hurt and that all entered in the nick of time. The incident led to a close examination of the trees and it was discovered that many of the trees near the one that fell were not strong at the base and will need to come down for safety sake.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGRYHkvLJZo4DSbX8eA8xVXh3lnmmRGp7xMHZkDT0PbAbiPRCoDHTQwAXUh0dRVXvteTJ0hSwrs_iQGIkaBbnP5zf9PCexyZ8bgA8TaQ-Zqo4F9-w3JoMc238jaAs3u2z2c_FQswEiOzM/s1600/IMG_5485.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGRYHkvLJZo4DSbX8eA8xVXh3lnmmRGp7xMHZkDT0PbAbiPRCoDHTQwAXUh0dRVXvteTJ0hSwrs_iQGIkaBbnP5zf9PCexyZ8bgA8TaQ-Zqo4F9-w3JoMc238jaAs3u2z2c_FQswEiOzM/s200/IMG_5485.JPG" width="150" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Before getting too wrapped up in all of the to do's, we were able to get away for a bit to celebrate our 30 year wedding anniversary. God has been good and we thank him for his faithfulness to us through the years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have taken this missionary journey one step at a time as we have felt God leading us. Looking back to when we first came to Argentina, we did not realize it was in his plans to have us here for over 21 years!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The flooring and decorating are next. Stay tuned for more pics.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our student body is growing! We have seen and felt the need to expand. Not only are we having to defer to a waiting list for married students, but we have no adequate childcare facility. With more married students come more children. They're adorable, and they need a spacious and fun place to be while Papi and Mami are in class.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of two projects that we're praying can become a reality soon! A large family center which will include six to eight married student apartments and an adequate childcare facility.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This "growth problem" is a new, exciting, and also disappointing experience for us. It is disappointing to have to tell young couples and families that there is no room at this time. The good news is that we have the property! The land is ours and paid in full. All we lack are the funds to begin building. Please pray that we can raise the funds quickly for this very important project. Plans are underway!</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZSRZ5yzmL-SzyPivtu0VPUqGJrLc11Qd7_1nXrP-zqdxWHBAYgXIuZhv9EgbKa_4Y02KPaXovf8zbaynG_RbCVDJfu_tG3pyMlQFiRItM85I8zREpRLivhaFlBRDHFJF4tcr19JDDus/s1600/IMG_4651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZSRZ5yzmL-SzyPivtu0VPUqGJrLc11Qd7_1nXrP-zqdxWHBAYgXIuZhv9EgbKa_4Y02KPaXovf8zbaynG_RbCVDJfu_tG3pyMlQFiRItM85I8zREpRLivhaFlBRDHFJF4tcr19JDDus/s320/IMG_4651.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">If you saw the picture in our last post which showed the large crowd at our graduation, then you may also have read about the need for a large hall where we can have our graduations and other important events. This building has already been started. Our home church, Destiny Christian Church, in Rocklin, CA, came in 2016 and put up the roof. </span><span style="font-size: large;">The next phase will be to pour the cement floor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This building is to be a gym/chapel or event hall that will be great for hosting large crowds of up to 400. It will be so good to be able to have this, not only for IBP's own events, like graduations, but for other events as well. During the breaks from classes, we rent the campus out for kid's camps, men's and women's camps, and family camps, etc. This is one of the ways IBP raises funds to provide for the ongoing operation of the school. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks so much for your prayers and giving! Our Patagonian Bible Institute, one of only 3 resident schools in South America, would not exist without the help of friends like you! This is missions... being a part of what God is doing around the world. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271407133479769895.post-56959610758090094802017-12-05T13:04:00.000-08:002017-12-20T13:32:28.614-08:00The Second Half<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Clad in black are our first year students. In red and white are second year, </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">and dressed like movie characters, are the honored third year students. We had 21 graduates this year! Praise the Lord!</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year for the first time we had our graduation ceremony at a nearby school. Looks like we will be needing to build in the near future as we have no facility large enough at this time for a large crowd.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were close to 300 guests in attendance so there was no way we could do the ceremony on campus. In this picture you can get an idea of the crowd we welcomed that night. Congratulations Grads!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271407133479769895.post-65060944025345509932017-11-18T19:46:00.000-08:002017-12-19T20:27:00.382-08:00An Awesome Bimester<span style="font-size: large;">It was great to be on campus again, seeing the called ones so hungry for more of God. IBP continues to grow as God continues to answer the prayers of believers for him to send out workers into his harvest field. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkFfDxosdeucKrhexe9q_MMSYFgwtfuL2gPZLqNME7GbPmfY7w5cfxcveafaBE4EOtF83SfiUW_IGh_lTUhH1lWCtBzUxvE03_qR0uCwEs_bERVMcbJNQ-9nZrBtHaU92tdToq7gTml0/s1600/IMG_3946.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkFfDxosdeucKrhexe9q_MMSYFgwtfuL2gPZLqNME7GbPmfY7w5cfxcveafaBE4EOtF83SfiUW_IGh_lTUhH1lWCtBzUxvE03_qR0uCwEs_bERVMcbJNQ-9nZrBtHaU92tdToq7gTml0/s200/IMG_3946.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">The school term started out great and then at the half-way point, we had our Spiritual Emphasis week with special guest, author, singer, song writer, Bob Kilpatrick. What a fun and inspiring week as Bob, not only ministered in song, but also with daily messages which called on all of us to know our God better by learning to spend time in silence and to listen to his voice.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVHgIasyx3wzyC3A9w_AsTRy-NiOWIiaE3IqOmTjHT1hteCoIE6ZClB1fcwpZ6N9bsdMdTRGFbQy91duVJPJS8L5Nka5es8wOTTKBYQv644pi1cK0z70J3regyJa_ra1m1t749oMyG8Uk/s1600/IMG_3998.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVHgIasyx3wzyC3A9w_AsTRy-NiOWIiaE3IqOmTjHT1hteCoIE6ZClB1fcwpZ6N9bsdMdTRGFbQy91duVJPJS8L5Nka5es8wOTTKBYQv644pi1cK0z70J3regyJa_ra1m1t749oMyG8Uk/s200/IMG_3998.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">And was our featured guest speaker for our annual open air youth event, IBP Joven. This is a special event which draws young people from cities near and far and offers a day of workshops, fun and fellowship, and then culminates with our invited speaker and a concert. </span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9hEMsuyTL6eOgJVTN23oIo1hkUHdEtadd6xxKnvgdo8kpat6VHXMy0rGOyekdxDMSdoUyIHl5TZltBZUBy2crENAtteE_o_n8ZlbjTj35g8vXjoMoy11rM8F4lm7A4IUQ3LXjz8HQ4E/s1600/IMG_4011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9hEMsuyTL6eOgJVTN23oIo1hkUHdEtadd6xxKnvgdo8kpat6VHXMy0rGOyekdxDMSdoUyIHl5TZltBZUBy2crENAtteE_o_n8ZlbjTj35g8vXjoMoy11rM8F4lm7A4IUQ3LXjz8HQ4E/s200/IMG_4011.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">To the left our students are praying for the young people who came to the event.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2271407133479769895.post-69854875121095808622017-10-31T04:55:00.000-07:002017-12-19T19:59:59.181-08:00Getting Settled<h3>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">With the spring (October/November) school term having been on the verge of beginning, there was little time to unpack our bags and relax. We housesat from mid September to the end of October for the directors who had to travel unexpectedly. Actually, this turned out to be a blessing in disguise. We wanted to be close by during classes and the director’s house is right on campus, so we couldn’t be closer. I enjoyed walking to the house on campus. Everything is so green right now.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">We temporarily got accommodated and rested up on Saturday in the professor’s apartment at our Patagonian Bible Institute and then on Sunday visited the fairly new church that is being planted by former student and IBP’s administrative secretary, Rocio and her husband, current student, Jonhy. (They are also pictured above with our staff.) How awesome to see what has come out of their hard work and dedication.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">After returning from convention, we received the news that our friends and current directors, Martin and Charlotte Jacobson, had to make an urgent and unexpected trip to the states. They would leave immediately and not return until the end of October. We are so thankful that God allowed us to get back here in time to support them and take the wheel at this crucial juncture at IBP. Everything was gearing up for the coming bimester. Things were really starting to get busy with all of the final preparations that were needing to be attended to before the students would begin to arrive. Thank the Lord for his faithfulness and for his provision!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"> As I wrote in a previous blog post, Eddie has been dealing with this acute condition called Trigeminal Neuralgia. Basically, it is extreme, though not constant, facial pain caused by an exposed nerve which comes into contact with an artery. For many people, the pain can be constant and very unbearable. There is a surgical procedure that we thought was a possibility where a small separator is placed between the nerve and the artery. After an initial MRI, the first doctor told Eddie it looked like a hardened artery and that, for him, surgery was not an option. Later, when Eddie was speaking to Jeremy’s neurologist at UCSF, he recommended that Eddie get a second opinion. Our boss suggested Eddie be seen by Stanford since we are in California. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">At the same time, we have been counting down to meeting our financial goal. On the 21st, we launched a 10 day campaign to reach 10K that our budget for Argentina was still lacking. (We did a short home video that we posted to fb). Thanks to those who have responded. You are helping us chip away at this mountain (which is shrinking by faith every day) that is standing between us and Argentina! This is the bigger challenge. We’re also trying to reign in the last of the monthly pledges needed to complete our ongoing monthly support. We only lack a few more pledges to wrap up this part of the fundraising. If you’d like to make a donation to our ministry, here are a couple links. For one time or occasional gifts, go to: </span><a href="http://s1.ag.org/give2ech" rel="nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://s1.ag.org/give2ech</a>. For ongoing monthly support, go to <a href="https://secure3.ag.org/AGWMCommitForm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://secure3.ag.org/AGWMCommitForm</a>. Any amount gets us closer to reaching our goal!<br /><span style="font-kerning: none;">Also, we have a fairly new website that our daughter made for us. Check it out: <a href="http://eefamily.org/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">eefamily.org</span></a>. From there it is easy to send us an email message and say hello. </span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Our hearts are committed to making our God known. He has called us to do this by training up others who know Him and who also have a passion to make him known. Like these 24 who graduated last December. </span></span><br />
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