Saturday, May 19, 2018

Arrival in Colombia

Family and friends,

It is hard to think that we arrived to Colombia just two weeks ago! We have already been in numerous houses sharing and spending time with long time friends and family. We had the blessing of meeting other ABWE colleagues here in Colombia and it was a beautiful time sharing with them.
This weekend we are going to take some family time and go to a local area, we are excited for much needed family time.

Many people wonder why are want to be missionaries, the life in the United States is so comfortable and we can find a job easily. Many people ask why we just don’t get a job instead of asking for ministry partners... God has tested us and with thinking about it we get deeper roots in our faith knowing we are doing what God has called us to do. Being a missionary is not easy, but so fulfilling! Trusting in God’s will for your life is always the best!
It is not easy traveling with two girls, an infant and toddler, from car to car numerous times a day, sleeping in different beds every other night, eating whatever people offer or put in front of you... but we know God is taking care of us.
We covet you’re prayers, especially for healthy bodies. Isabella got sick with an extremely high fever,  Natasha has been sick. But God is good, the day after they got sick we were arrived to a cousin’s house who is a doctor, she sent in the medicine and they brought it to our house, it was a huge blessing!

We shared in a Colombian church this past weekend. The pastor put us on the spot to share a special song... before we started Isabella wanted to come to the front and it was such a sweet experience, her helping us sing. Natasha also got to have her first experience sharing in Spanish with the congregation some of her calling, it was a wonderful time.

Natasha hasn’t had a birth experience but has talked with two pregnant ladies, each having their own questions. It is definitely a need for women to have a place to come for counseling with maternity questions. Natasha has a deeper passion for studying midwifery.

We love you all and are thankful for you reading and caring of what I see happening I need our life.
-The Nieto’s
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Prayer requests:
*We still don’t know where we will stay while we are in Leticia. Please pray God shows us where.
*For health and safety.
*Natasha to have a birth experience in the Amazon.
*For us to get to 50% funding by the end of June. We are at 43%.
You may think that giving a small amount wouldn’t make a difference, it will! We have some ministry partners that give $15, $25, $30 a month, your committed monthly partnership means so much to our family and especially to the people we are ministering to. Please ask God how he wants you to partner with us.
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Monday, May 7, 2018

Video Series-Doula/Birth Work

Hello Family and Friends,

This is the last video in our series of videos. Natasha is excited to shart her heart about what God is calling her to do. We are excited about how God is leading her and what is to come.
Please pray for Natasha that God would make a way for her to study and get more experience. She would love to have a birth experience while we are in Colombia this summer, Amazon-style! Pray that she can find some pregnant mamas.

We have reached 42%. We are thankful for everyone who God called to become part of our support team. We have to get to 50% before the end of June to be able to go to the class that we take at 50% with ABWE, continue sharing with us in prayer that God would touch hearts. If you have any interest in sharing in the ministry with us, please let us know. We would love to tell you more.

We leave tomorrow, May 8, to fly out to Colombia for 2 months. We are going to be visiting family and friends and then continue to the Amazon to minister there. There are two teams coming that we are going to be working with and a pastoral training for indigenous leaders. We want to be a light and inspiration to the people by sharing God's love and His hope.

Please pray for us as we continue sharing the vision and raising support. We are planning our summer deputation schedule. We want to find more churches to visit and if you are willing to help us connect to some we would greatly appreciate it.

We love each and every one of you. Let's stay in touch!