Just a quick update for today. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow are all the same schedule. VBS in the mornings and construction in the afternoon. We are working on the same projects for these days unless we get done. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers! We are having late nights and early mornings so we are all getting pretty tired, but everyone is still in high spirits. Pray Jesus gives us energy! Thanks!
Today was a pretty long day and we have an early start tomorrow morning, so this will be a short update.
This morning I got the chance to go into the baby room and snap some pictures. Here are some little bundles of joy that may not have survived if not for Casa de Fe!
 
Not long after, we had VBS with the kids this morning and it was a lot of fun. These kids really appreciate it when you do something for them, no matter how small. Here are several pictures from the VBS.
 
After VBS it was back to our work sites!
Tomorrow will be more of the same. The team is all healthy and having a great time serving God. Please, keep us in your prayers that Jesus will continue to use us in whatever way He desires!
In Christ,
jon walton
Our third day in Shell, Ecuador was pretty relaxing for the most part, though we were all pretty tried by the time it was over. We got up early, had breakfast, and then went to church with some of the older kids and workers from Casa de Fe. It was a great church service, but everyone was pretty much out of their element. Most people on the team don’t speak Spanish and the church service was ALL in Spanish. I think it really opened some eyes as to what it is like to be in another country without knowing the language or having someone translate or speak for you. It can be scary, frustrating, and even boring to the point of not wanting to keep going. A few people even expressed a desire to learn some Spanish for the specific reason of being able to reach out to people back home as well as here.
Church in Shell, Ecuador.
After Church, we ate some lunch and toured Puyo, the neighboring city. Sundays are really laid back here so there isn’t much going service wise. However, we were able to have a very cool experience. One of the workers at Casa de Fe has set up an ultimate frisbee game with the orphanage kids and local missionaries. We were invited to come along and had lots of fun. It was a very unique experience!
To end our day, Ben, Andy, and I all went into town to find supper for us all. Normally the missions coordinator sets up all our meals, but they were letting us try this meal on our own since I have been here a few times before. We found fried chicken, fries, rice and beans. Nothing like going to another country and sticking to what you know!
Tomorrow we will put on the first day of VBS. They are breaking the kids up into three groups witch means we will be doing everything three times. Thanks for all your prayers. We are all doing well and no one has gotten sick as of today. Keep praying for us as we keep ministering to these wonderful kids!
In Christ,
jon walton
Isaiah showing everyone how it’s done!
We have had a great first few days here in Shell! Friday we went on a tour of Casa de Fe and met the Tias (Aunts who take care of the kids at Casa de Fe) and the maestros (Masters of construction). After that, some of us got some time to work on the construction site where they are finishing a large storage shed and laying the foundation for some future homes for the kids.
Those of us who didn’t work at the construction site went to house for a missionary family who is coming in soon. It needed quite a bit of work including cleaning, painting, and getting the house in liveable condition. The house still needs lots of work, but we are ready to do whatever is needed!
Jill, Makenzie, and Andy putting their backs into it!
Ben and Jamie (Maestro) the real masters of construction!
Today, (Saturday) we got to take the kids on an outing to a zoo not far from the orphanage. It was a lot of fun and we got to spend lots of quality time with the toddler age kids from the orphanage.
 
 
And just like anywhere, its always nice to bump into and hang out with old friends!
Lastly, I leave you with this word of wisdom: Everyone has certain people they just relate to very well…
In Christ,
jon walton
We have made it to Shell!
Yesterday was a long day of traveling, but we are in Shell and everyone is excited to get started. Today we will have a tour of the orphanage and get an idea of what all we will be doing while here. Then this afternoon we will sort through all our donations and practice our VBS skit. We will also have some time to get to know Shell and let everyone walk around the town.
Thanks for your prayers for travel safety and check back here daily for more updates!
In Christ,
jon walton
We have landed safely in Atlanta. It’s now a quick run to catch out flight to Quito. This is probably the last update till we get to Shell tomorrow morning. Thanks for your prayers!
For the third time today I am getting on a plane and going to an amazing place, La Casa de Fe. It is an orphanage for special needs and abandoned children started by an amazing woman. I can’t wait!
Going with me are 11 other wonderful people. Some are going back, some have never been out of the country, and some have never flown. I know God is going to do something amazing and I can’t wait for Him to show His glory!
Please pray for us as we go. Pray God would be shown by our words and actions. Pray for our safety. Thank you for your prayers!
In Christ,
jon walton
