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.
Then along came a pastor by the name of David who had a vision to see change taking place in this community. He received training from the Bible league and now has a strong sense of compassion for the people of the Island. He longed to see light breaking into the darkness which was surrounding the area.
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.
How wonderful it is now to see children who were once enslaved by alcohol and drugs studying God's Word. Many communities on the island are experiencing physical and spiritual cleanliness and families joining the local church are experiencing the joy of Christian Fellowship, most for the very first time.
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. - 14915
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.
Then along came a pastor by the name of David who had a vision to see change taking place in this community. He received training from the Bible league and now has a strong sense of compassion for the people of the Island. He longed to see light breaking into the darkness which was surrounding the area.
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.
How wonderful it is now to see children who were once enslaved by alcohol and drugs studying God's Word. Many communities on the island are experiencing physical and spiritual cleanliness and families joining the local church are experiencing the joy of Christian Fellowship, most for the very first time.
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. - 14915
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