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"The Lord is my Shepherd

I will have everything I need." Psalm 23 NLV

By Laurel Ellis

November 16^th, 2017

He lets me rest...

"He lets me rest in fields of green grass. He leads me beside the quiet waters."

These months have been like healing water to my body and soul as I rest in God's loving presence. I am grateful to my leadership at OMN and AGWM who have allowed me this time of restoration. I feel like the butterfly getting ready to emerge from her chrysalis and fly.

"The Lord is my Shepherd

"The Lord is my Shepherd

"The Lord is my Shepherd

He Makes me Strong again...

"He makes me strong again. He leads me in the way of living right with Himself which brings honor to His name.""

As I visit churches, attend conferences and connect with missionary and national colleagues, God's strength in my weakness has been made manifest. I marvel at His work in my life. Everywhere I go, Rick's 35 years of ministry, influence, and imprint on people's lives on both continents is astounding.

Laurel speaking at Sectional Pastors' Meeting in Chile

"The Lord is my Shepherd

With fellow OMN missionary, Diane Peters

OMN Paradigm Trip to Ecuador

With missionary friends from Ecuador.

I'm being trained to mentor new missionary women as they arrive on the field for the first time.

I will not be Afraid of anything...

"Yes, even if I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of anything, because You are with me."

As God has given me opportunities to share in churches in South America and here in the States, I challenge the people to not be afraid because God is with us in every circumstance. God has already been using my experience to encourage others!

Preaching Faith Promise Sunday in Loja, Ecuador, in three weekend services, celebrating it's 25th year & honoring Rick and I, the founders.

You Have A walking stick with which to HELP...

"You have a walking stick with which to guide and one with which to help. These comfort me. You are making a table of food ready for me in front of those who hate me."

Please click on the video of an amazing testimony of God's power and help in getting Rick's RidetoChile motorcycle back to the States.

Gabriel and his family seeing Laurel off at the airport

My sons getting the bike off the container in Seattle.

Daniel is now riding Rick's RidetoChile bike almost daily.

I have everything I need...

"You have poured oil on my head. I have everything I need. For sure, You will give me goodness and loving-kindness all the days of my life."

I have experienced God's goodness during these past ten months through YOU, my family, friends and supporters. As you can see, God has put a smile on my face and joy in my heart. THANK YOU.

With Devin & Karyn at the beach.

Daniel, Jenny & David celebrating my birthday.

Sisters' birthday lunch.

Spent some time with Rick's parents, Dick and Sharen Ellis, in Phoenix.

Visiting my parents, Morris & Joyce Devin, in Los Angeles.

Laurel and sister-in-law, Carol Ellis, celebrating her birthday.

Visiting friends and spiritual mentors, Ron & Trudy Hermsmeier.

"Then I will live with You in Your house forever."

I look to the future with anticipation of what God has prepared for me as I move towards my next assignment in missions. Please pray with me as I continue to seek God's will as my future is coming in to focus. I will be making two trips to South America, one in January and one in March to speak at various churches, check out ministry invitations and receive definitive direction. I count on your prayers, they have made all the difference in my life.

Beautiful mountains in the province of Loja, Ecuador.

Vilcabamba, Ecuador

Footnotes

If you would like to contact me my email is laurel.ellis@agmd.org, my cell is 503 544 7669.

FootNotes

If you would like to contact me my email is laurel.ellis@agmd.org, my cell is 503 544 7669.

© 2026 Laurel Ellis

Her children arise and call her blessed.

Proverbs 31:28 NIV

"Here I am. Send me!"

Isaiah 6:8

"...you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ..." Phil 1:5 NLT

Neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. 1Corinthians 3:7

The Lord directs the steps of the godly.

He delights in every detail of their lives. Psalm 37:23 NLT

The Goodness of God

Taste and see how good the Lord is! Psalm 34:8 CEB

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