The Underwood Family

Missionaries to Argentina

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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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August 2021 Prayer Letter

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Nineteen years ago, I was eighteen years old, had just graduated high school, and was beginning a six month internship in Arequipa, Peru under Missionary Austin Gardner. I remember God using that time, the experiences, and teachings to burden my heart to serve Him on a foreign mission field. I will always be grateful for those months in young adult life, as they helped form me into who I am today.

This past month, the Peru team hosted a group of interns, some for a month, and a few for six months. I’ve enjoyed seeing how God has worked in their lives, the way He worked in mine those many years ago. I pray that God will raise up laborers from among them and that they will use the gifts and abilities God has give them to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Ashlee and I are continuing to progress through book 3 of 5 in Spanish Language School. Ashlee is doing amazing, has a great vocabulary, and is understanding more and more each week. I am able to converse, have shared the gospel on several occasions with a couple of guys, and am helping in a married couples Sunday school class along with Mitch McCormack and Joaquin Málaga. It has been extremely encouraging to be given opportunities to serve and work along side our friends!

Ashlee and I were also able to accompany the interns to Cuzco, and visit Machu Picchu as well! I had been during my internship in 2002, but it was so much better having my wife with me! It is really amazing to see God’s beautiful creation, learn some of the history of Peru, but also see in greater detail just how much of a need for the gospel remains here in the country of Peru, and in South America.

Please continue praying with us for:

  1. Language school. We are on pace to finish by December.
  2. Argentina to open their borders. We are still not sure when this will happen.
  3. For God to use us during this time of learning and waiting! There are so many opportunities to serve, may we not take them for granted!

Your Missionaries to Argentina,

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

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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