October 24, 2016 - Update

"If all your prayers were answered, would it change the world or just yours?"
- Author Unknown

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We have been pretty busy over the last few weeks! There have been challenges and great accomplishments! AAI has completed both Elementary and Secondary Spiritual Emphasis Weeks which were a huge success! During this time, the students would experience a time of worship and hear from a guest speaker (usually a teacher) who has an amazing testimony. It was a wonderful time of growth for both the students and teachers. This past week, all of the high school students were late dismissing from school because there was a young lady being healed! She has struggled her entire life with severe scoliosis and would need assistance simply walking. She was told she would never walk again past the age of 25. During the service on Thursday she was healed! She is now running up and down the field, climbing stairs, and crawling on her hands and knees...simply because she CAN! Such an amazing testimony of God's ability!!

Contigo is hosting a team this week from "Visiting Orphans". We had a great time of fellowship with them yesterday after church! We enjoyed lunch together, then went to the Boy's Home to fellowship with the young men living there. It is a wonderful opportunity to visit with these children (and young men) who just need Love! The team will be working on the coast over the next few days, then return to Quito to continue visiting the orphanages here.

I (Brandy) was recently invited to help host RefresHer Gatherings for the missionary and expat women living here in Quito. I just hosted our first gathering of the year and it was wonderful! We had a great time making jewelry and getting to know each other better. This group was started by a friend of mine about 6 years ago and it has been a wonderful time to refresh the women in the community to allow them to serve here with longevity. We look forward to monthly gatherings!

Scott is finishing up his last week of coaching volleyball. It has been an incredible time for him to mentor these young men. While he greatly enjoyed coaching...we will be happy to have him home earlier! :)

We are really trying to be led by the Lord in regards to our finances. Up to this point, we have not felt as though we were suppose to actively seek supporters. We have felt that the Lord knows our needs and He will provide... He will lead specific people to support our ministry. I have had many conversations with other missionaries regarding this belief and I have asked them to pray for our hearts to be open to whatever it is God has for us. We know through experience that God leads and it is up to us to be obedient. Please pray that we are obedient in following the Lord's leading in the matter....as well as for those who are being led to support our ministry.
We have decided to raise funds by selling some beautiful items that are handmade here in Ecuador! There are so many different products that we will bring with us at Christmas, but check back on our facebook page and website to order specific items!

We thank you all for your prayers and support as we continue our journey! We love you all and pray the Lord's blessing over each and every one of you!
Love, The Murphy Family

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