Josiah is on winter break right now from kindergarten. We are enjoying are time with him at home, and trying to soak in every moment together while it is still just the four of us. We decided to go visit some friends that we went to language school with in Salta, Argentina, about an eight hour car ride west. We really enjoyed our time with them of sharing our hearts with them about ministry and encouraging one another. They are also working with church planting in the Andes mountains, so Steve was able to go with Joe out to one of the little villages where he is thinking of starting a bible study to do some research. We really felt sharpened and ready to come back to ministry here after our time with them. The boys really enjoyed playing with there three year old son. We hardly saw the boys all day they just kept to themselves in the play room or out side making "soup".
This week Steve is right back into the swing of ministry here, I am trying to relax a little more to keep my contractions down to a minimum. Steve has been getting the food for the family this week so I don't have to do any walking, which really seems to be helping with the contractions. I have been trying to do a little more preschool work with Elliott at home, he loves doing it! He loves to follow instructions, and loves learning.
Please continue to uphold the ministry here in your prayers, for the growth of the believers in the church. And for seeds to planted in the hearts of others in and around the city, that they may come to an understanding and true relationship with Christ. Pray for Steve as he continues faithfully the different ministries here. Pray that the Lord would provide someone that he can disciple and bring along to the different ministries that he is envolved in.
Steve is hoping to go to Mercedes which is a small town about three hours from here to spend some time encouraging, praying, and teaching a group of people out there that have started a Bible study together. They have such a desire to study The Word and follow His will. He will just go out there for the day, and come back that night. It is a small group of believers, but very vibrent, and growing. Very encouraging to be around.
Three weeks left till the due date of our fifth team memeber joining us. We are very excited to see how the Lord will work out all the many details. Pray for safety of the baby, and me while in labour in a different country. Praise the Lord He is in control, in the States, or in South America. Thank you for taking the time to check out our blog! Serving Him in Argentina, The Diem Family
