Farnsworth Family Forum February 2012

Farnsworth Family Forum anuncia con gran gozo el nacimiento de Elías Samuel Farnsworth (izquierda) y Jacob Stephen Farnsworth (derecho). Jacob llegó primero al Hospital Metropolitano en Quito, Ecuador, el sábado, 28 de enero a las 7:37 AM, seguido por Elías a las 7:40. Cada uno pesó 6 libras con 2 onzas. Después de pasar tres días emocionantes en el hospital la familia Farnsworth regresó a casa en Ibarra. Marisol y los bebés están bien, de igual manera sus hermanos Joel y Amelia y padre orgulloso Ned. Pueden seguir la acción en nuestro blog (www.farnsworthforum.blogspot.com).

Sigan orando por la visa de residencia de Ned que está en proceso. Este martes él va a intentar una última vez a extender su visa por 45 días mas. Si no puede extenderla, tiene que salir del país el viernes, 10 de febrero, y entrar de nuevo. Nos tenemos que recordar que Dios es soberano en estos asuntos.

El papá de Ned, Glennis Farnsworth, tendrá una operación este viernes para quitarle la vejiga y la prostata con el próposito de luchar contra el cáncer. Oren por favor que la operación sea exitosa y por los padres de Ned que puedan tener paz con los cambios que vendrán con esta cirujía.

El ministerio de Radio Punto sigue adelante. Esperamos en el Señor que podamos tener una licencia para la frecuencia FM en su tiempo perfecto. Ned es anfitrión de un programa matutino titulado “Buenos días, Ibarra” de 8-10 AM. Actualmente uno de sus colegas en la radio, Diego Galarza, está enfrentando un desafío familiar. Su esposa Mercedes ha sido diagnósticada con cáncer del estómago y tiene que operarse. La operación costará por lo menos $10,000. Si alguno de ustedes desea colaborar con una ofrenda de cualquier cantidad, comuníquese con Liebenzell USA o con nosotros.

Los cursos del Seminario MINTS están creciendo. Nos gozamos mucho al tener a 68 personas en el curso más reciente, Hermeneútica (Interpretación bíblica). Las mayoría de ellos fueron de oyentes, pero 7 personas siguieron la clase como estudiantes. El próximo curso será en marzo.

Gracias por sus oraciones y su apoyo. Les necesitamos a ustedes. Dios les bendiga.

Farnsworth Family Forum is pleased to introduce Elias Samuel Farnsworth (left) and Jacob Stephen Farnsworth (right). Jacob arrived first on the scene at the Hospital Metropolitano in Quito, Ecuador, on Saturday, January 28, at 7:37 AM, followed by Elias at 7:40. Both weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces. After spending three eventful days in the hospital the Farnsworth family moved back home to Ibarra. Marisol and the babies are doing fine, as are siblings Joel and Amelia and proud dad Ned. You can follow the action more closely on our blog at www.farnsworthforum.blogspot.com.

Continue to pray for Ned’s residency visa for Ecuador which is in process. He will make one final attempt to extend his current visa on Tuesday for 45 more days. If unsuccessful, he will need to leave the country on Friday, February 10, and reenter. We keep reminding ourselves that God is in control of these matters.

Ned’s dad will have surgery this Friday to remove his bladder and prostate the fight the recurring cancer. Please pray for a successful surgery and for peace for Ned’s parents as they adjust and deal with the changes that this surgery will bring.

Life at Radio Punto moves along. We wait on the Lord for the FM license to be granted in His perfect timing. Ned hosts a morning show from 8-10 AM called “Buenos dias, Ibarra”, which brings back memories of his college radio days. Currently one of his colleagues at the station, Diego Galarza, faces a major life challenge. Diego’s wife has been diagnosed with stomach cancer and must undergo a complicated surgery that will cost at least $10,000. If any of you feel led to contribute towards this need, please contact Liebenzell USA or us.

The MINTS seminary classes are going strong. We were thrilled to have 68 people participate in the most recent class, Hermeneutics (Biblical Interpretation). Most of them audited the class, but there are 7 students who took the course for credit. The next class will follow in March.

Thank you for your prayers and support. We need you very much. God bless you.

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