The Underwood Family

Missionaries to Argentina

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March 2021 Prayer Letter

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Praise the Lord, we are just over a month into language school here in Arequipa, Peru! God is blessing our time in spite of quarantine and 6pm curfews. We are just so grateful to be making progress in the Spanish language, anticipating Argentina opening soon, and having a solid foundation to build upon once we arrive!

Just a few days ago, Ashlee and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary! It has caught be by surprise that I am old enough to have been married this long. Each day, she grows more beautiful, and I just get older. I’m so proud of her progress in Spanish and she is working hard to communicate what she learns every day!

The boys have started school. As of now, they are doing homeschool with our helper, Gladys. I am astonished at how much Spanish they are picking up even while completing school work in English! They really are adaptable and just enjoy the journey!

I’d like to ask you to join me in prayer for the following:

  • Language Learning: I desperately desire to learn Spanish well, and preach the gospel as quickly as possible!
  • Restrictions to end soon here in Arequipa: Some of the most valuable language learning comes from being within the community practicing what we have learned. 6pm curfews have made this a challenge at times.
  • Argentina’s borders to open and their restrictions to end!
    We are truly grateful for the opportunity to serve on the mission field. May God bless the time we have here in Peru, and use it to further advance His kingdom. May He use it to prepare us for Argentina, and the works He has for us there!

    Thank you for your love, prayers, and support for our family! Your

    Missionaries to Argentina,

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

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January 2021 Prayer Letter

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Well, we are still here. We found out just 10 days before we were supposed to fly that our flight was cancelled, and Argentina extended their border closure to American tourists until January 31st.

Some of the steps we have taken, and continue to take are: a request for a special exception from Argentina to complete the visa process here, and be able to fly before the borders open. We have also looked into other South American countries in order to begin some language learning. As we gather information about this possibility, we are also watching the possibilities of these countries closing borders to Americans as well.

In the mean time, I was privileged to preach in several churches last month and had a wonderful time of worship with some of the sweetest people! Ashlee and I are truly humbled by the love shown to us by so many. In the midst of COVID, the frustration of being delayed and all the uncertainty has been greatly reduced by God’s people being so gracious, understanding, and encouraging to our family.

Our home in Argentina is nearly set up. There will be just a few odds and ins we will need to purchase when we arrive. We have a vehicle waiting on us, and will need to purchase a second. However, we are excited and anticipating arriving as soon as possible.

Please pray that this will soon be over and passed as we do everything we possibly can to get to the field!

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

Your Missionaries to Argentina,

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

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September 2020 Prayer Letter

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We have not received official word yet, however news outlets, and other missionaries in Argentina are saying that the borders to the country may open up in November. While this is disheartening in our own understanding, I am encouraged to know that God’s ways and thoughts are perfect. He knows what is best to accomplish His purpose!

I gave a short update last week about a need that arose unexpectedly. We ended up paying $3000 for vehicle repairs between each vehicle. Praise the Lord, a faithful supporting church has already committed to help with this need! Again, our God is always faithful to provide in great ways!

I also mentioned a project I had been working on for several months, a short book entitled “A Biblical View of Social Issues.” I would be glad to mail anyone a copy that might be interested, or you can email me for an ebook version. It is also available on amazon for .99 because that is the charge they set. Simply search Stephen Underwood on amazon.com  for the best results.

Continue to pray with us for the following:
– Please pray with us that we can leave for Argentina as soon as possible.
– Pray that the remainder of our set up funds needs will come in.
– Pray we can replenish the remainder of the $3000 for our car repairs.

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

Your Missionaries to Argentina,

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