Brion teaching in Quito Ecuador to over 100 Awana leaders

I leave on Monday, April 5, 2010 for 10 days (schedule is listed below). I’m asking for prayer (safe travel, no lost luggage, stamina, good health and that the training will be a success). I’ll be traveling with Randy Newburn (Awana Missionary in Ecuador). Thank you for your prayers … they really make a difference!!

Itinerary

05 Apr 10 – Monday
United 3718
LV: Seattle 1150A
AR: Houston 556P

United 3346
LV: Houston 705P
AR: Guatemala City 854P

07 Apr 10 – Wednesday
United 5321
LV: Guatemala City 710A
AR: San Salvador 800A

United 5359
LV: San Salvador 853A
AR: San Pedro Sula 948A

09 Apr 10 – Friday
United 5304
LV: San Pedro Sula 1130A
AR: Miami 345P

American 967
LV: Miami 630P
AR: Quito 940P

14 Apr 10 – Wednesday
American 932
LV: Quito 625A
AR: Miami 1135A

American 601
LV: Miami 210P
AR: Chicago/O’Hare 425P

American 1801
LV: Chicago/O’Hare 530P
AR: Seattle 755P

The very best Christmas greetings from the Frakes / Awana House!

Sitting at the equator, April 2009

All throughout this last year we all have learned so much … what it means to be patient, how to run a Bible Quiz event with 101 teams registered, how valuable volunteers are, how to run a conference and feed over 850 adults, how to feed 37 people 5 consecutive meals (Commander College-101), what Ecuador looks like for 12 days, what loving kindness means, how beautiful Yellowstone is, what friends are truly for, how it feels to serve at camp without being in charge, how to show hospitality in odd circumstances, how to pray for and assist 110 Awana clubs, what it feels like to start adding to the next generation, how to survive nearly any condition, and to have truly thankful hearts for great health.

With all of the above things behind us, our lives will be heading back down the “normal” path (whatever that is). We are more and more aware of the things that are truly important … Our Lord, family, relationships, “together experiences”, kindness, love and letting our light shine for His Kingdom. Our family is growing both physically and spiritually and blessed beyond measure. Twin granddaughters born in August! A new daughter-in-law sometime in 2010. We are looking towards the day when life slows down a little; someone suggested the year 2022. In the meantime, we are preparing for another trip to Ecuador which will also include Guatemala and Honduras. Please pray as we prepare for this wonderful ministry opportunity. In the mean time, feel free to stop by for a spell and visit with us in person or over the phone so we can catch up on all the details that makes life interesting. We’d love that.

Because kids matter to God,

Brion and Connie Frakes

Awana Missionaries to Northwest Washington
Serving the Lord full time since 2001
Serving in Awana since 1979