The Underwood Family

Missionaries to Argentina

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June 2021 Prayer Letter

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May was an exciting month in ministry, and we are not looking to slow down anytime soon! As I close in on finishing book #2 in language school, I am continuing to strive to learn Spanish not for the sake of learning, but for the purpose of preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Last month, I was greatly challenged, and encouraged during the Vision Baptist Missions Ecuador Regional Conference. It was great to see Bro Austin Gardner, Jeff Bush, and our co-laborers around South America for a week of continued training and refocus. Quito, Ecuador is a beautiful city and in great need of gospel preaching churches in the area. I hope you will join me in praying for Kason and Bethany Bloom as they prepare to arrive in the city sometime in the fall.

This month, the Peru team will be hosting a medical missions outreach team to open up opportunities to share the gospel. Through doctor evaluations, check ups, and out-patient procedures, the Peru team will have a great opportunity to share the gospel, and follow up after the medical team leaves. Please pray for souls to be saved during this exciting week.

I also had another opportunity to meet with Judas and continue sharing the gospel. Please continue to pray for him to come to church as my guest and be saved. This is the most important reason we strive to learn Spanish, this is our goal and motivator. Another young man I have witnessed to, is Leo. He is a Venezuelan that moved to Arequipa with his wife and daughter to escape the turmoil there. He drives a taxi and works all the time. Pray that he will take time to come visit a service with me soon.

We are thankful for the blessings God has brought to us and continues to bring. He sure is a good and gracious God! We are also thankful for each of you who fervently pray on our behalf. Without you,
this would be near impossible.

Thank you for your love, prayers, and support of our family.

Your Missionaries to Argentina,

Stephen, Ashlee, Peyton, Eli, and Neyland
The Underwood Family
Acts 20:24
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May 2021 Prayer Letter

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Dear faithful friends and ministry partners,

April was a tremendous month of growth, not only in the language but also in our walk with Christ as a family. On the mission field, there are times of spiritual “stretching” that the Lord will allow us to go through in order to prepare us for greater tasks ahead. I’m so thankful that God is continuing to grow our family and draw us closer to Him, and more dependent on what He can do through us.

Ashlee and I are progressing through book number two in Spanish language school. Though we are still not certain when we will be able to enter Argentina, I am more convinced now, that Peru is exactly where God wants us during this season of ministry.

Last month, I was able to meet with a young man on two different occasions, named Judas. I asked him if he would mind correcting me as I quote my memory verses, and shared my devotion that I was preparing to teach. He obliged, and God opened the door for me to share the gospel. He told me on the second visit that he was completely shut off to church, but he would consider coming as my guest in the near future. Please pray with me for Judas to be saved!

In a couple of weeks, Ashlee and I will be heading to Ecuador for a Vision Baptist Missions regional conference. We are greatly looking forward to this time of further training, instruction, and fellowship with our VBM team. Please pray that this time together will bear much fruit for the cause of Christ!

Thank you all for your continued love, prayers, and support of our family!

Your Missionaries to Argentina,

Stephen, Ashlee, Peyton, Eli, and Neyland
The Underwood Family
Acts 20:24
argentinamissions.net

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April 2021 Prayer Letter

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Ashlee and I are now in book two of five in language school! This is very exciting for us as we are able to progress and work to learn Spanish. We are now studying the past tense verb conjugations and are understanding more each week.

It is really encouraging, though we may not be in Argentina right now, to be taking steps in ministry that will only help us once Argentina allows us to enter. We were both reminded the other day, that if we had been allowed to leave for Argentina on our original date, we would have been there for a year, would have finished language school, and would likely be in the process of starting a church. If I’m being real honest, I would have also invested in some GameStop stock while I was at it!

The comforting thought is that our Heavenly Father knew, and understood all of this long before it happened. He was not, and is not caught off guard, and I can trust that His purpose for all of this is far greater than my desire to be in Argentina. That is a wonderful truth that brings me great peace!

On the 11th, we will be in Peru for 90 days, which means I need to get a stamp on my passport. With the uncertainty of things at the borders of neighboring countries, we are not sure how that will work out. Please join us in prayer over this.

I would also like to list a few other things you can pray with us about:

  1. Our language learning and practice.
  2. The Opportunities we have to be involved here and serve.
  3. Omega Baptist Church here in Arequipa. They are currently raising funds to purchase a property. This church has truly become a haven for our family as they have welcomed us, and made us feel like family since our arrival.

I’m so thankful that I can count on your faithfulness to pray for our family. Your love for us is humbling.

Your Missionaries to Argentina,

Stephen, Ashlee, Peyton, Eli, and Neyland
The Underwood Family
Acts 20:24
argentinamissions.net