We love walking alongside our brothers and sisters here in Ecuador. We love sharing our mission path with you! Here is a story we want you to hear!   With love, The Downings

In the Sierra after the first rain of the rainy season you will see little holes in the ground. The holes are made by beetles coming up to the surface. When this happens people collect them early in the morning. Ecuadorians will eat the...

Some of Church of God congregations sing out of a hymnal that is printed in both Quechua and Spanish. During today’s podcast we reflect on the wonderful words of the 144th Spanish song. Timothy translated the words for your edification. “The angels sing with...

Encebollado de Pescado (Tuna Fish Soup) Serves: 8 people This Ecuadorian fish soup is made with fresh tuna, and has a great Latin American flare.  Still it is a fish dish so only one out seven Downings highly recommend this soup.  Ingredients 8 cups...

If it be the duty of all men to believe the Gospel… then it be the duty of those who are entrusted with the Gospel to endeavor to make it known among all nations. -William Carey   Responsibility. You and I have a great...

Ever wonder how little boys can eat so much but stay so skinny? Here is some time lapse evidence that boys never sit still. Love, The Downing Family Please Click Here to learn about our story.

Today’s cultural insight comes in the form of a story. The legend of Father Almeida tells a story of sin and redemption. Just click play below to be regaled with local Ecuadorian  lore.   With love, The Downing Family Friend we need your support!...

It should be clear that all these theologians believe in the same gospel; that the first priority of the church is to take the gospel to all men everywhere; that man’s eternal destiny is involved; and that the task of the church is an...

Repe Ljano  (Ecuadorian Green Banana Soup) serves: 8-10 people Repe Ljano is a distinctive creamy soup made with green bananas, onions, garlic, milk, cheese and cilantro.  The ingredients do not seem to fit together but the end result is delicious! Seven out of Seven...

“Missions is more than a matter of obeying a command, it is the result of an encounter with Christ. To meet Christ, means to become caught up in a mission to the world.” -David Bosch Mankind’s passions run deep! Sports, games, songs, politics, religion,...