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Dear Praying Friends & Family,

The Gospel ministry has been as busy as ever here in Colombia, and God continues to bless. Rejoice with us in how he has worked over the past months.

Successful Youth Camp

Around 100 youth from our churches gathered in June for our third annual youth camp at a retreat center just outside our city. We also had the privilege this year of having a group of leaders and teens from one of our supporting churches, Trinity Baptist Church in Georgia. Our young people were challenged to believe the Gospel and live for God with the theme “Heroes of the Faith” based on Hebrews 11. Praise God, several were saved and made decisions for Christ!

Agape Finally Owns A Building!

After years of saving as a church and fundraising in the States, we finalized the purchase of the facility for Agape Baptist Church. The church isn’t a building, but it’s a great tool to continue to reach our community for Christ. Besides services, this building is also used to record Gospel programming in our studio, conduct Bible Institute training, host medical clinics, and offer many other events. Special thanks to those who sent special offerings to help us achieve this goal.

Another Year Of Faithfulness

The first church we started here in Colombia, El Faro, has continued to grow and remain faithful over the years. We had the privilege of helping them celebrate their eleventh anniversary in July. One of the highlights of each visit is seeing how many of the initial leaders we trained continue to love and serve God. Many are investing their lives in others as well. This is why we’re here!

Family Funnies…

Amira (15) has been playing on a local basketball team. She’s been getting terrific, especially at sinking three-pointer shots! Aubrie says it’s because of all the practice she had growing up, tossing her little sisters’ diapers in the trash.

Upcoming Events

Believe it or not, we are about to enter an even crazier season of life and ministry. Please pray for our upcoming evangelistic optical clinic with Medical Missions Outreach in September, as well as a large women’s conference in October. Both of these are opportunities to shine the light of the Gospel into the hearts and lives of those around us.

We are staying busy for the Lord. Pray that He continues to give us strength and grace for each challenge. It is an honor to serve Him!

Once again, thank you for standing with us in prayer and financial support. God is adding much fruit to your accounts!

Love In The LORD,
Aaron & Aubrie Vance
(Along with the girls: Amira, Anabel, Aris & Alethea)

“The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.”

—Ruth 2:12—