Goodbye's are Hard!

With a very heavy heart, we said good-bye to the Clark family as they took a pastoral position in their hometown, Lewistown, ID.  Paul and Alyssa were born and raised in Lewistown. Alyssa went to college at the University of Idaho and got a degree in Early Child Development. She enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with friends. Paul grew up as an active member at Lewiston FirstNaz. After graduating from Lewiston High School, he attended Northwest Nazarene University, and Asbury Theological Seminary to prepare academically to be a pastor. Since 2008 he has served in full-time ministry, most of that time as a pastor in Central Washington, and most recently as a missionary in Ecuador.

Paul loves to challenge people to be obedient to Jesus, and to see God change people’s lives. He finds refreshment in strong cups of coffee, long bicycle rides, and telling dad jokes to his daughters, Rosalie and Evelyn.   

The Clark family came to Ecuador in "16 to serve in any possible way they could be used.  During the time in Quito, they were fully involved and were a great addition to various ministries.  The girls, Rosalie and Evelyn attended private schools that fully involved the whole family in cultural programs.  Not only were they involved in school culture activities but Paul and Alyssa and the girls took every opportunity to participate in cultural invitations that came to them.  

The Clark family was dearly loved by the Ecuador Church for their openness to listen, serve and participate and learn something new at any time.  

Please remember to pray for the Clark family in this time of transition and making a new life in Pastoral Ministry.