Hope comes to Puna
Life in Puna ECUADOR : The name Puna comes from the aboriginal people who used to inhabit the island, says Bible Leagues director in Ecuador. Now it is inhabited by bare-foot children whose legs are caked with rotting mud; they are surrounded by a multitude of disease infected flies, causing many of them to die young.
For many years God was not known in this community. When children are taught to drink alcohol, and use and sell drugs, they conform to the ways of the world, learning lifestyles far from Biblical teachings. Our director adds, Couples do not respect marriage or see it as a means to unite their families. These families continually struggle with loyalty to one another.
Pastor David had a vision to see this community transformed! As he received Bible League training, he was overwhelmed with compassion for the people. Just as the Lord promises in His Word, Pastor David longed to see light in the midst of darkness.
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man.(Psalm 112:4 NIV)
Because Gods Word was foreign to the people of Puna, the pastors task was challenging. Although not immediate, soon people were strengthened by the Word of God! adds our director. Pastor Davids vision became a reality. He planted the seed of Gods Word in the lives of the natives in every town on the island. He continues training them, even today, to work together in service to Christ.
And so real joy is now coming to this little community as children and adults and families together study God’s Word. Men and women who at one time were without hope are discovering God’s purpose for their lives and their marriage, and they are creating real loyalty and unity in their homes
The result of this planting and sewing of God’s Word is that four churches have now been established on the island and a further six are in the process of coming together. Our director has said that Jesus Christ is now known throughout the island of Puna.
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