The Underwood Family

Missionaries to Argentina

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Buenas y Grandes Noticias!

The day that we have been praying for, anticipating, and waiting for since March of 2020 has finally arrived!

We will arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 6, 2021!

News of Argentina opening its borders came to us yesterday morning, and were confirmed this morning by our friends on the field, Patrick and Leslie Henry. We immediately began planning and preparing for this much anticipated transition, making arrangements, and diligently working to finish book four of our language school here in Arequipa, Peru.

Our current plan is to fly back to the U.S. on Wednesday, September 29th, arriving on the 30th. We will immediately get the covid vaccine as it is required for entry into Argentina. We will also, for the third time, do our FBI background checks, have them apostilled, and repack and regroup for our November departure.

While we still lack book five to finish the language school course, this will give us an opportunity to spend a few days with the Henry’s on the field before they begin their furlough. We will finish book five with Argentine teachers, and continue working to grow in the language before stepping out to start our own church in the near future.

Please be praying with us about this exciting time as there is so much to get done before we leave Arequipa, and during our time in the U.S. I cannot thank the Peru team enough for the time and energy invested in teaching us Spanish, and giving us a place of refuge to grow and learn. We will greatly miss our friends at Iglesia Bautista Omega, and look forward to seeing God continue to use them and bless the ministry here.

With any short notice change of plans, also comes a cost; one in which I am certainly willing to pay. However, if you would like to be a help in this area, I know that it would be a tremendous blessing. The cost increase of our airfare is around $500 for the family. We also purchased our tickets to Argentina which cost just under $3000. Our paperwork will cost roughly $700 to have expedited and apostilled.

To give you an idea; we set up an apartment, in Arequipa, while paying rent on our house in Argentina that we signed a contract on in July 2020. We are not selling anything. We are giving everything away to our Peruvian friends to use and enjoy. We are giving our car to the pastor of Omega to use for his family and ministry. Our hearts’ desire is to be a blessing as we depart Arequipa and arrive on our field.

If you would like to help with these costs, please feel free to do so with the following link:
https://visionmissions.org/give/

or you can mail a check to:
Attn: Stephen Underwood
Vision Baptist Missions
P.O. Box 442
Alpharetta, GA 30009

Thank you for praying with us and for us!

Your Missionaries to Argentina,

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

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September 2021 Prayer Letter

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August was a month of several ups and downs in our family, and ministry. I always want to write a positive update, be able to express how well things are going for us, and the blessings we have experienced throughout the month. I always want to be 100% transparent; there are times where it can be quite difficult. This, is the purpose for your prayers, and intercession on our behalf to a loving, gracious Heavenly Father.

Many of you prayed for Ashlee last month when she had to deal with a kidney infection, and we are so thankful that she has recovered from that. There were several days where she could barely move due to the pain, and as a husband, that was extremely hard to watch her go through. I am so thankful for God’s goodness and touch on her body!

I would like to also give God praise that we have finished our third language school book, started our fourth, and only have one more to go after our current book! This is a huge milestone for us as we learn Spanish, and continue preparing for the day that Argentina opens its borders.

Another praise concerning Argentina; our landlord that we have been renting from asked to have his house back. A house that we have been paying on, that is nearly furnished, and yet we have not been able to live in as of yet. This was discouraging to say the least. However, after Patrick Henry spoke to him, explained our situation, and our desire to be there as soon as possible, he was extremely understanding and gracious! This was a huge answer to prayer!

Concerning the language; I was privileged to teach a Sunday school lesson for our married couples class! It was a challenge to my ability and comfort, but God blessed and I got through it. I am thankful for the opportunities I have had in order to stretch my comfort level and grow in the language.

We want to thank you for your love, and prayers for our family. We pray for each of you, and thank God for your partnership in our ministry!

Your Missionaries to Argentina,

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

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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
argentinamissions.net