“Then Job answered the LORD and said: “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.”
Job 42:1-2
As part of my homework, I have read through the book of Job in three different translations. Each time I read through it I was reminded to give thanks for the godly people that have been placed in my life. Those people that God has used to shape us, to mold us, and make us stronger. Those who have walked with us through the good and bad times and to know that it is God who has placed them into our lives that His work could be completed in our lives. What beautiful truths to reflect upon and encourage us along the way.
With all the changes that were made to our plans we felt such great peace knowing that it is God who is directing our steps. I (Jared) have been taking classes online at Rio Grande Bible Institute and am in over my head. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday and I spend Tuesday and Thursday reading, writing and making sure I am understanding. It is a full load of classes with a full load of homework, but God has been blessing in each step of the process.
As explained in the last email the program changes at Rio Grande Bible Institute were developed for helping missionaries that are aiming toward Preaching and Teaching ministries. Taking the classes allows me the opportunity to learn how to teach in a Latino culture. Already, it has been a great help in things to do and not do in teaching Latinos. I am thankful for the men that God has placed as Professors in the classes and am already looking forward to using what I am learning.
The time here in Washington continues allow us plenty of time for the kids to get school done, enjoy time with family, and make great memories. Kathleen and the kids keep busy each morning while I am doing school with their own school tasks. We celebrated not long ago that the kids finished their 100th day of school for the year. Elijah is catching up on schooling and LuVerna is reaping many of those benefits as she sits and takes in what mommy is teaching.
Commissioning Service February 11th ,2024 at 10:45am! That’s right, we are just a couple weeks away from our commissioning service and are excited for all that the Lord is preparing for that weekend. Friday Night, February 9th, we will be having a Commissioning Service Dinner at Grace Baptist Church in Kennewick, WA starting at 6pm. We want to make sure you know that you are all invited to join us for this special time of fellowship! Our guest speaker for the evening will be President of Adelphos-Chile, Patricio Oliva.
Prayer and Praise:
- Pray as I study that the Lord would continue to give me the necessary strength and understanding
- Pray for safety as representation of Adelphos-Chile and Adelphos-USA travel to Washington to be with us during the commissioning service.
- Pray for family and friends as they travel for the commissioning service also.
- Continue to pray as our Ministry Partners in Paraguay continue looking for us a home.
- Praise that the first couple weeks of classes have gone well.
- Praise that Kathleen and the kids are enjoying having her back teaching them and being together in the home.
Thank you to the many of you who reach out with prayer requests. It is a true joy to take those requests to the kids and to be praying for you all. If you have any requests, you know how to get ahold of us! Thank you for your faithfulness in praying for us and the ministry that God has called us to.
Jaha Paraguay Pe!
The Loucks Family
Loucks 2 Paraguay 
Continue to pray for you and your studying. May you have clarity and be able to fully understand the classes. Also that the family can enjoy their time with family and friends and finish their school year.
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