Update from Alison

I thank God for you every time I think of you... Philippians 1:3
October 2015

Hanging out with Nanki!

God is busy at work on the edge of the Amazon jungle! I am

so thankful for everything He is doing and for the opportunity
to be a part of it. Thank YOU for being a part of it by supporting me and praying for me.

School Spirit...

Prayer

This year has started full speed ahead! We have almost 400 students enrolled this year including 17
students who make up the first class that will ever graduate from Esperanza Eterna School! Nine
students from my previous school are attending this year and my longtime friend, Nanki, too! We
have 3 new projects incorporated into our curriculum that I am in charge of monitoring: Scientific
Investigation Project, Reading/Writing Project
and Practical Life Project (applying Christian
values to daily life). Our goal is to see students
reach higher levels of thinking across all
subjects, and through these projects, to glorify
God in their application of knowledge. In order to
reach this goal, I will train teachers throughout
the year to think critically, remodel the library
with the help of the Central Committee of
Parents and help plan 2 mission trips into other
communities with students. My prayer is for the
Spirit to move and fill this school with His
Presencein all classrooms, subjects and events.
Teaching students the narrow path

This summer, I had the privilege of helping plan a discovery Bible study for the staff at Esperanza
Eterna School. Every morning, we worshiped
together, then broke into small groups of 4-5
to study what Gods Word says about who
we are in Him. It was amazing! Many of
the teachers opened up and asked
questions about what it really means
to be a follower of Christ. It was a
wonderful time of meaningful
conversation and prayer. We had
such a positive response from
this Bible study that we, the
campus Spiritual Committee,
decided to completely re-design
the way we reach out to the
teachers and staff. In order to
maintain the confidentiality of
our small groups, we will continue
to encourage our Bible study group
throughout the year with verses and
prayer. We have also come up with the
following projects to help us encourage
teachers in their faith and nurture spiritual
growth.
Discovery Bible Study

Our new Coffee with a

Purpose outreach
For spiritual growth at
Esperanza Eterna
students, teachers and
staff

Praise

Identity in Christ

Grace and smooth

process for adopting
Dennis!

Dennis accepted Jesus!

Learning to pray FIRST
Your support and
prayers!
Fruitful summer Bible
study with the staff
Three new projects

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Contact
Email:
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Coffee with a Purpose

Making our debut in November 2015, the Spiritual
Committee at Esperanza Eterna School will be
opening a prayer and coffee room for teachers to
take a minute to pray with someone, meditate on a
verse and have a cup of coffee. Please pray that God
uses this part of my ministry to bring others into the
Kingdom of God!

Cleaning our new space to start

Coffee with a Purpose

Dennis...
Dennis is attending Esperanza Eterna School this year and I have never seen a happier
kid. He is bursting with joy for life! He loves to walk into school and say, good morning! to everyone in his path and give them a strong hug to start the day. On Friday,
October 2nd, Dennis asked me about Jesus dying on the cross for us. He told me that
Jesus didnt stay dead. He lives! he exclaimed. He wanted to know more about
this story that was so intriguing. I had the
privilege of explaining to him what a wonderful Saviour we have. We prayed together and he asked the Holy Spirit to
come live in his heart. A week later, I
talked to my grandpa, Papa, for the last
time on the phone and I shared this story
with him. Praise Jesus that Dennis is in the
Kingdom! Please continue to pray that the
adoption process will move quickly and
that Gods hand will be upon it.
Thank you,

Alison
First day of school

Dennis turns 5!

Yes! I will support Alison.

I will pray for her faithfully.

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