I'm so excited that I'm going to Ecuador to learn Spanish and their culture!
In the process of learning, I'll be doing a few things (Lord willing).
First, I'll be living with my host family in the town of Tumbaco (right outside of Quito). I'm going to volunteer with the Tumbaco school district, helping them with whatever they need (most likely teaching some English).
Toward the end of July, I'll be taking a few week stint to the region of the active Tungurahua (Kechua for "Throat of Fire")... Yes, I know,... Intense! The other translation is: "Little Hell!" The region around the volcano is considered a disaster zone because of the continual eruptions. Even from miles away, ash is found covering the landscape. Some places: inches, others: feet. As you can imagine, it affects the lifestyle and the health of the people. I'm going to meet up with New Hope Community Church (based out of Portland) and we're going to take humanitarian aid to the people and share with them the gospel of John. When our work at the tungurahua is done, I plan on returning to my host family and helping in the school district. Depending on the time, weather and the availability of my host family, I might get to travel and sight see with them. I will be gone April 9th - October 5th.
Tu Amigo,
Kevin
Prov 3:5-8
