Skype Meeting and Quito Bible Camp

Ecuadorian believers from Quito, Riobamba and Guayaquil gathered for a Skype meeting with Jon Bloomquist the Director of Foreign Mission work for the LLC. The needs for improved communication, a national board and financial issues were discussed for over two hours. After the meeting those present discussed the issues for about another two hours and appointed persons to various offices.

Jon Bloomquist presents "A Vision for the Future" via Skype

 

The Mission Statement in Spanish.

 

After the morning discussion the guests were treated to 'sloppy joes' and an assortment of  'goodies' prepared by Avis.

The local Bible Camp started at 1pm with a presentation by Alex Panizo on the Christian in Society. He noted that the believer is a citizen of two kingdoms or societies: the country that they live in and the kingdom of God. The believer lives by the Word of God and in God's kingdom.

Alex Panizo presents "Society and Believers"

 

Society and Believers

 

Students listening to the presentation.

 

Walt followed with a presentation on the Church Law of Christ which generated many comments and discussions. "What happens if a person doesn't want to listen to your concern?" "What if you see someone do something wrong but don't go and talk to him but don't tell another either. Who has done the greater sin?" "What if a person has left faith and wants to return but doesn't want to give up the live of sin he has?"

Walt affirmed that when a congregation and individual believers use the Church Law love will be maintained and the congregation will be stronger. Individuals will be helped to remain in faith. If it is not used the congregation becomes weak and can vanish and individuals can lose faith.

Walt gave a third presentation (in a very abbreviated form because of time constraints) based on a presentation by Keijo Nissila by the Phoenix Winter Services in 2014.

—Fe pertenece a un cristiano relación con Dios, razón por la que la relación con los vecinos.

Faith pertains to a Christian's relation with God, reason for that relation with one's neighbor.

The conflict of faith and reason was briefly presented and discussion. Examples were used to explain the proper place for faith and when reason can be used. Reason cannot be used to understand the will or Word of God.

Supper followed.

Tomorrow we meet again at 10am for a sermon broadcast from Oulu RY. It will be preached in Finnish and translated to Spanish. If it works out the Ecuadorians can request that it be done on a regular basis from Finland or possibly the United States.  After lunch we will conclude our camp with a presentation on Martin Luther.


Walt and Avis