Another month has come to a close and that means it is time for a ministry update! One of the things we were most concerned about in moving were our kids. The last two years traveling on deputation prepared the kids for what was ahead. Our busy end of the month schedule has us lagging a little so we are turning this months update over to the kids. To hear a couple of them share their days we would invite you to head on over to our YouTube channel!
We are so blessed to live on the Rio Grande Bible Insitute Campus. There are many blessings to being here on campus and most of those revolve around being connected with so many wonderful people. The kids have wonderful childcare, friends that keep them busy, and space to run and explore.
There are always friends to play with hanging around outside! In fact several times a day we gets knocks on the back door for kids to come play. If you know our kids at all you know that Adara-Dasha has no problem making friends! Between her and Elijah there is always someone looking to play. Temperance who is often more shy has recently stepped out of her comfort and made some new friends. This has been a huge blessing to watch!
Jedidiah had a boy connect with him a couple weeks ago. He has spent lots of time running around and playing with Asher. That friend lead to more friends which is a huge answer to prayer.
LuVerna also loves to be outside playing with all the kids. She loves her brothers and sisters and all they friends they bring around. She even made a friend Leah and the two of them are a hoot together!
Did we mention how much space the kids have to play? What a joy it is to see them running around at the two parks on campus. There is also a fenced in area with some soccer, basketball, and volleyball to be played. The options of fun are really endless for these kids!
Its not all fun and games though. The kids have really stepped up and have been a huge blessing for us around the house. While they do school 3 days a week, their off days allow for them to help with laundry, garbage, and helping Tia play with the kids. It is a real joy seeing them learn to be part of the team where they can, without missing the opportunity to just go out and be kids!
We have a busy couple weeks ahead of us for classes. Between homework, quizzes and projects we are always working on something. We appreciate your prayers as we continue through this semester and can praise the Lord that we continue to do well. We have been encouraged by many at our progress in the program and are excited for what lies ahead.
Spring break is on the horizon and with that will come a few days to just relax around the house. We didn’t make plans to do anything exciting over the break as we figured our minds may need to just relax a little from all the class work. Thank you for your continued prayers as we seek to faithfully follow the Lord!
We cannot thank you enough for all your love, encouragement, and support! This ministry really is impossible without God’s people faithfully fulfilling their roll in the ministry. We have been blessed beyond words!
One of the things that helps us along the way is by taking time to pray for you all. So once again I am going to ask, how can we pray for you?
Jaha Paraguay Pe!
The Loucks
Loucks 2 Paraguay 
My heart and face just smile so big hearing your report and seeing these kids. Can’t get the smile off my face and I haven’t even seen the YouTube yet! Masterclubs 2nd grade is sending a package your way this week …just little things the kids packed up for each child. They even wrapped them…you’ll see 😋 We will be specifically praying for you all tonight so I’ll share this with them…they will love it!
Are you going to Paraguay in July? Will we see you there? Love you all, Steph
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