I'm starting to dream in Spanish! ... well, not really, but I am dreaming in Ecuador!

Did you ever barely doze off ... and glimpse a dream that was pleasant ... wake up ... and then try to go back to the dream?  I did that yesterday and could NOT remember what the pleasant thoughts were that I wanted to get back to!
This dream, however, is real and tangible, daily becoming more vivid, colorful and specific!  And it is truly a GOD-sized, BIG DREAM because, after all, HE is a BIG GOD!  Yesterday Neal and I prayer-walked around the property, seeking God's will, blessing, direction and provision.  We already had the vague dream of hosting camps for special-needs children because this property is crying out for the sound of children and laughter again!
Then, as we arrived at the back of the property, right where the soccer field is located, an interesting sign on the building across the street caught my eye.  My EXTREMELY limited Spanish gave a hint that it was a FACILITY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN!  That hint was confirmed today when I showed pictures at Bible Study.  It is specifically a facility to assist Downs Syndrome children.  Oh, LORD!

SO MANY WAYS TO SERVE AND BLESS SO MANY PEOPLE!  To share the love of Christ, to bring rest and recreation; camps for low income children; Youth Groups; Vacation Bible School; Five Day Clubs; Release Time Good News Clubs ... can you hear the children laughing?

And on the same parcel as the soccer field, changing rooms, bathrooms, a large snack-bar area, and a care-taker cottage.  AND AN AIR-CONDITIONED CONFERENCE ROOM!  Encouragement for families and teachers; teachings on prayer and prayer walking; prayer retreats; Youth Group Bible Studies ...  Can you hear the sound of worship songs, or prayers lifted to Heaven's Throne, of Bible pages turning? 

All of that shortly before an evening stroll to the beach ...

I can SEE AND HEAR Short-Term Missions groups laughing ... I can hear the sound of their labor as they worship, clean up debris and restore this property to a former beauty!

The front corner of the property looking back toward the soccer field; the yard and veranda are in this area.

The front corner of the property, inside the gate is a welcoming entrance,
beautiful verandas, children's play area, 10 1-bedroom/1-bath units
 and swimming pool.

The beach is about two blocks away

Lovely view toward Ballanita ~ "Little Whale"; a great place
to rest and enjoy God's creation ~ even the migrating whales!

The local malecon ... view toward Salinas

This animal and bird sanctuary welcomes visitors,
and the property graces two of the beach trails

Will you dream with us?  Dream of a place where missionary families can come for a much-needed rest and be MINISTERED TO?  Will you dream of a place where God's people can work to bless His People and BLESS the PEOPLE of ECUADOR.  Will you dream with us of a place where prayer for this nation and God's people is taught and the vision caught; where prayer is a way of life and God works powerfully through those prayers to bless His people and this nation?  For Salem First Baptist people ~ you understand "across the street and around the world!"
Even more, will you PRAY WITH AND FOR US ~ because we believe this dream is GOD-INSPIRED ~ that HE WILL BRING IT TO PASS.  And, if God has provided for you and moved your heart, you can go to the following site to make a one-time donation toward the purchase or rental of this facility, or to become monthly partners with us in the work.  Just click the link, then the DONATE button, then type in Neal and Sherri Sperling.

https://www.worldventure.com  ... okay, yeah ... well - maybe you can copy and paste the link :)

May God bless and guide you as you let Him dream through you!