Year in Review

Salome Ponce, me and Shuyan Ponce  near the Equator.

Playing to a group of school kids in Quito, Ecuador 

Iglesia La Vina, Quito, Ecuador 

One of the highlights for me in 2012 was a mission trip that I was honored  to be a part of  to Quito, Ecuador,  back in April of 2012.  The days were full of playing music and ministering in local schools and teaching music lessons (Drums) in the evening. Our host was a wonderful missioner Oscar Palma, and his family who are from Chile, but have been living and working in Quito, for a good number of years now. I'm always humbled to be with people with who are so dedicated to sever the Lord and spread to Gospel of peace. Many people sadly, especially in the US, chase after the wrong things in life and make Idols out Rock Stars, Politicians and Athletics etc. So, when people ask me who my heroes are I respond by saying " My heroes have always been missionaries" and  I will make the godly my heroes in land. No government policy or religion can change a persons heart only the message of salvation through Jesus Christ, the creator of all things and ruler of the entire universe can do that. Amen.

Shuyana

Shuyana, playing her guitar

Waiting outside the Church

I have been very impress with the young people that I have met while living in South America, and this young lady Shuyana, is no exception. She is very talented loves the Lord, plays many musical instruments, is good with kids and has the heart of a servant.  She was my interpreter, when I taught drum lessons at the Allegro school of Music in Quito, Ecuador.  She, along with her parents and two sister attend the Iglesia La Viña where they are all active member  severing the Lord enthusiastically. I've said it before in other post it's the youth that is the future and the only thing that can change the world is the Gospel of Jesus Christ!!

Streets of Quito

Man against a colorful background

Waiting for more Customers 

Whenever I'm riding around a new city I always have my camera in hand and and try to take photos on the fly, meaning out the window as I'm pass by, sometimes I works and sometimes it doesn't. A city like Quito, Ecuador, is a very photographic city but clouds are always rolling in and out making for slower  shutter speeds and harder to the shot out the window you hoping to get.

Hail Storm

Hail Storm

Maria, Isabel and Victoria 

Marble Size Hail

Ouch!! That hurt, yes these weren't the biggest pieces of hail I've ever seen but they sure hurt when they hit my head. As I took cover these three young students were kind enough to let me take an environmental portrait of them. That's why I try to always have my camera with me. Photos taken in Quito, Ecuador.