December in Argentina

Sorry I don't have a picture to share this time, but I still wanted to share.

December is always a busy month for us here in Argentina. I've already had my ladies' meeting for the month. And by the way, we had a great Bible study! We had one lady that came that hasn't been since she came the first time in June. Everyone participated and shared in the meeting which was  a great testimony to her. There was even so much enthusiasm that one lady suggested that we have a study in her home so she could invite her neighbors! And we are supposed to do that before the end of the year.
Please pray for our Christmas and end of the year activities. School ends here in December so all the kids and college students are taking exams and finals. All clubs and groups are having their end of the year parties. So it is hard for us to get our friends and neighbors to come to "one more" activity. We definitely will be there praising and thanking God for His gift of His Son to all the world!

I also wanted to let you know that I have added a page to our website. It's called Sunday School Sayings. Every now and then one of our SS kids says something funny or profound and I thought it would be fun to write them down. I thought it would be easier to have a page on our website so if you're interested, here is the link. mikeandsandytoddargentina.synthasite.com

Camp season is coming upon us also. Those begin in January but the preparations have already begun. We have 3 to prepare for and one one retreat in February. We'd appreciate your prayers also for our camps.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

I just had to do it...

I just had to post this picture of these two handsome men! The one on the left is my handsome husband and the one on the right is the new version of my father-in-law, Richard Todd.  Many of you may not have known this but my father-in-law had a heart attack and quadruple by-pass surgery in August.  Since then he has lost 50 pounds and is doing great!  We are so thankful that the Lord has restored him! Actually, I think the Lord made him into a new updated version! ;) 

We are so proud of him and the effort he (with the help of my mother-in-law, Lynda) put forth to make such a wonderful recovery.  My father and mother in-law are some of the most godly people I know and wanted to honor them on my blog today.  

We love you both so very much!!

Mother's Day - Oct. 16

It's taken me awhile to get back to organizing things after we returned from the U.S. 

Since we've been back we've celebrated Mother's Day which is in October in Argentina.

I love this picture because I dearly love each and every one of these mothers you see here. These ladies are true friends of mine. They all love the Lord and are faithful to Him.

In October we also had another children's activity.  It was great to see all the new kids from the neighborhood again! 

I brought back a Twister game that I had bought in a Thrift Store in the States and we played it for the first time  with the kids at the activity. I've been wanting one of these games for them for a long time but they are so expensive here. So I was so thrilled when I got it for $2.50 (new)!! Cha-ching!!  I love Thrift Stores!!

Now that we are getting back in the swing of things again we are restructuring our ministries.  Now I'm back as a Sunday School teacher!! It's been over 2 years since I've taught regularly in Sunday School.  I'm very excited to be back teaching the children again. I've missed them!

That leads me to a prayer request.  There are so many children in our neighborhood that would come to our Sunday School but their parents won't let them.  Please pray that the Lord will open doors so that we would be able to reach these kids and their families.

I smelled Argentina today.

I am back in Argentina now and am with my in-laws. My father-in-law, Richard Todd, had by-pass surgery a couple of weeks ago and is at home recovering. I'm staying with them visiting and doing what I can to help out until Mike gets back to Argentina on Friday. Mike is in Chile this week for the Fundamentalist Fellowship meeting and will be preaching two times.

I smelled Argentina today!! I went walking in to town to go to the pharmacy to get medicines for my in-laws and was greeted with the lovely smells of garlic and typical "Argentina" smells wafting from the houses. It was a wonderful welcome to me and an olfactory memory I will never forget!

I'm anxious to get back to my home and our ministry in Junin, but for now I am content spending time with my family and becoming reaccuainted with my Argentina. Y

Our last picture...

This is our last family picture for now. We left Michael and Stephany in Springfield, MO to start and continue their college careers. Our little family is going through the pains of change. This is nothing new, for thousands of families before us have passed this divide and made it through just fine. But, nonetheless, it brings many challenges and emotions that are difficult. 
Good things are attached also. It's awesome to see our kids step out into independent life and for us to pass through memory lane back to the time when we first stepped out on our own.


We just ask for your prayers that God will guide and protect Michael and Stephany. Also pray that God would comfort our hearts as we face an empty nest in Argentina and that we would trust the Lord in all things as the miles separate us. Mike and I are headed back to Argentina October 1. 


Mike and Sandy

News from Argentina.

This is what I've heard from Argentina since I am still currently in the States.
We had our annual Winter VBS the 28, 29, and 30th of July. This year our theme was "Ready, Set, Go!" For three days they taught on the life of Noah and the last day, a regatta boat race.
This event is always a great success and we always have visitors. It was a wonderful opportunity for all to hear the gospel and make decisions. We pray that God will work in their hearts and lives and that we would be able to reach their families.
I am posting a few pictures for you. Also, please be praying for Mike's safety. He will be travelling to the States on the 17th and 18th to be with us later on.

I'm too young for this.

I'm on my way to being an empty nester. Stephany and I have been in the States now for about a week now. This is the beginning of our journey to prepare her and leave her behind at college. It all seems so unreal that our little baby girl is old enough for college already. Thus, I'm too young for this!

But, I honestly have to say that it is a very exciting time in spite of all the uncertainty and sad good-byes. I remember my college days and my first years of independence with very special memories. I look at my two collegiate children and burst with pride as they bravely take a step into the waters of their own individual lives. I have all confidence that they will succeed in accomplishing their goals and a few of their dreams. They both love the Lord with all their hearts and are seeking His guidance in their future and in their service to Him.

Please continue to pray for our family. We all seem to be going in different directions at this time travelling around. Michael is in Springfield working this summer. Mike is in Argentina but will travel August 17 to join us here in the States.

Pray for the church in Argentina while we are absent that God will lead them and they will take the lead and keep marching ahead.  God bless.