Called to Teach

We received great news from our staff in Ecuador! This past month, the second COJ Sunday School Teachers’ Training in Ecuador has been conducted by God’s grace. The main purpose of this training was to equip the Sunday School teachers to fulfill God’s command to sow the Word of God in the hearts and minds of the next generation whom God has placed under their care Sunday after Sunday. “Imprint these words of mine on your hearts and minds… Teach them to your children…” (Deut. 11:18-19). It was a time of worship and workshops, but also a time for the teachers, leaders, and pastors to be encouraged, challenged, and convicted by the Holy Spirit to continue running the race set before them by our gracious and compassionate God whose heart breaks for those who are lost.

However, shortly after the training, we heard heart-breaking news that vicious gangs have threatened the schools in Guayaquil to pay a weekly fine and failure to do so will result in chaos and violence. We immediately started praying, not only for the safety and protection of the children, but also for these gangs to come to know Jesus and repent of their sins and be saved. We believe there’s power in the name and blood of Jesus.

Let’s pray that God will heal and restore the land of Ecuador, especially the city of Guayaquil, and that the lost will be found and saved. Let’s also pray that the pastors, leaders, and teachers will be equipped and empowered to raise up the next generation of men and women of God in God’s wisdom, love, and stature.