The Guayaquil area is very hot and humid. We received a warm welcome from the receptionist, Toni, who has been serving in Ecuador for 35 years with her husband. It was a relief to get out of the sun and into air conditioning. They have a water treatment plant here so you can drink the water right out of the tap. We watched a video about the preaching work in Ecuador while we were waiting for our room to be ready.
Our living/dining room at Bethel. We had a bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette as well. Lisa is sitting in front of the air conditioner, ha ha.
After we settled in we went to the dining hall for supper. They had pizza on the menu and it was muy bien. We met a few more brothers and sisters but most take their food back to their rooms and relax after a long day's work. For those who still have energy, there is a game of football after supper.
Bethelites playing football after work.
Bethel grounds.
Some of the beautiful plants and gardens.
Tropical smile.
The next morning we got up early for breakfast which started at 6:40. Then we got a tour of Bethel to see the different departments. Our tour guide was from Italy and he spoke English very well.
Number of foreigners serving in Ecuador.
Progress of work in Ecuador. Total publishers 68,569. Memorial attendance 232,128!!!
Laundry.
Kitchen.
Pool at Bethel. Too bad we didn't bring our swimsuits.
There are 160 people living at Bethel and they had the dedication last fall. They are reducing the number down to 130 because the three year expansion project has finished and they are asking some Bethelites to become Special Pioneers in Quichuan. After our tour a brother took us to the bus station in Guayaquil. He and his wife have been serving at Bethel for 17 years and they will be leaving the end of February to take on their new assignment as Special Pioneers in Quichuan.
1 comment:
Looks like you had a fab tour of Bethel. Spotless as usual. That cactusy, frawny type species is magnificent. I think it was well worth the hassle to get your cards just to get the chance to visit there. That was quite a story, it is funny to read, but probably not to go through it.
We are doing okay. Girls are skiing as we speak. Remember snow? It is cold, white stuff. The Pop is still crazy about her new toy and driving us crazy. We are looking forward to Hawaii. I went to VV and got some good summer shorts....kind of ironic hey?? but that's me..
We have our assembly in 2 weeks, then gone for 2 weeks. Keep up the good blogging, I check it every day.
love ya,
Mills
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