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Caleb and Ecko
Stein
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the Water of Life to the deserts of Peru
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God is our refuge and
strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear,
though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried
into the midst of the sea;
Though the waters thereof
roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling
thereof.
Psalm
46:1-3
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Summer News
Where God has led us
We have arrived safely
home from our summer on the road. In the end, we visited 18
churches in 8 states and 1 foreign country (Canada) between June 5
and September 5. We drove about 11,500 miles through 14 different
states and Canada.
It was a blessing to
participate in ministry in each of the churches we visited. We are
tired, yes, but very encouraged from the time we have spent with
God's people.
We are excited about the
opportunities God will give us to partner with some of these
churches in the future as we pursue ministry in Peru.
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Looking Ahead
Where God will take us
The
end of summer does not signal the end of deputation. We are excited
about the meetings and missions conferences God has for us in the
coming months. Will you pray that God will prepare the hearts of
people in churches where we will minister? Some of the pastors have
indicated a desire to take us on for support after we present our
ministry, contingent on funds being available. Pray that God will
work clearly.
Caleb and Ecko will be
headed down to Peru in December for about 3 weeks. We look forward
to the time with our coworkers, the opportunity to experience a
Peruvian summer (not to be confused with a Peruvian winter, though
they are nearly the same), and the chance to renew our vision for
God's work in Peru. Pray that the trip will be profitable and that
we will be a blessing to our team.
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The Only Rock
Peace in the Midst of Trouble
The
Eastern Coast of the United States experienced a very unexpected
5.8 magnitude earthquake on August 23. The quake was felt as far
west as Chicago. Many of the people who felt the tremor were quite
concerned because of it. It seemed like all the news people could
talk about as we drove through Chicago that afternoon on the way
home from the East Coast.
Not to be outdone, Peru
answered the challenge the next day with a 6.8 magnitude quake
centered in Pucallpa. This earthquake did little damage (unlike the
8.0 quake that hit along the coast in 2007--pictured above).
Earthquakes are fairly commonplace in Peru, so a slight tremor
every so often comes as no surprise.
When I heard of the
earthquakes I was quickly reminded of my need to trust in God. God
has been teaching us a lot about trust through these months on
deputation, perhaps more than we realized we needed to learn.
More than just finances
and health, we need to trust God with everything. Our only hope is
found in Him. Our only help comes from Him. Our only refuge should
be Him. I know this and I'm sure you do, too. But God sometimes
sends the unexpected to reminds us.
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Peru Facts
We are often asked a specific question by young
people: "What kinds of animals do you have in
Peru?" The easy answer is: "Almost all of them."
Peru contains great evidence of our God's creative activity. In
Peru, there are:
- 460 different kinds
of mammals
- 1,720 varieties of
birds
- 332 types of
amphibians
- 360 different kinds
of reptiles
- About 4,000
different butterflies
- Uncountable
varieties of insects (one living tree in the Peruvian Amazon
has more species of ants than all of the British Isles)
- 40-50 thousand
different plant species
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Thank you for your vital
work of prayer for our mission work. We pray that we will be
faithful in God's work so that God is glorified, lives are changed,
and rewards are laid up in heaven on your account. Thank you for
interceding for us.
Until all have heard,
Caleb, Ecko, Joe, Jack,
and Isabel Stein
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We are commissioned by:
Calvary Baptist Church,
Watertown, WI
www.cbcs.org/church
We are sent out under:
Baptist Mid-Missions,
Cleveland, OH
www.bmm.org
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Email:
5steins4peru@gmail.com
942 Liberty Lane
Watertown, WI 53094
www.steinsinperu.com
608.721.0690
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Caleb
and Ecko Stein....taking the Water of Life
to the deserts of Peru
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