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ABBA Ecuador Crossing the Border We are witnessing millions of people crossing the borders all around the world. People are escaping from the dangers of losing life, family, liberty and religion. And for others, crossing the border means better opportunity and more comfortable living. Unfortunately, we are hearing about the saddest stories of people never making to their destinations. But there is something else crossing the border in 2018. It is the fire of the Abba Peru. Our God has ignited the fire of the Holy Spirit in the lives of many young people of Peru which has consumed the whole nation during past 7 years. And now, it is crossing the border to give hope and purpose to the young people of Ecuador. change that! Pastor Jimmy heard about Abba Peru since 2015 and he has been praying for the same fire in his country of Ecuador. He says, “My heart is burning with desire to hold Abba Youth Conference in Ecuador so we also can raise up mighty young men and women from my own country. I want to see our God move in a mighty way with the young people of Ecuador!” Our God has heard the petitions of his people and opened the door for us to start Abba Ecuador 2018! We lift our hands toward heaven and shout “Glory to God!” as we can already see the fire of the Holy Spirit burning in the hearts of young people of Ecuador. Pastor Jimmy Ramirez Moran will be leading the work in Ecuador in the city of Guayaquil which is in the region of Guayas. Guayaquil is known as the Pearl of the Pacific. It is the most important city of Ecuador and the population is little over 2 million. There are over 2 thousand churches but only about 10,000 Christian young people. Our God wants to www.coj.org 29