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
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

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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