South Fork team to Caraz, Again!

For the second time this month, a team from the South Fork Association (NC) will be working in Caraz. Pray for this team of 6 as they continue to build relationships begun by the last team and that they will have many opportunities to share the Word with those who have been coming to the evening Bible studies. Two of the team will stay and continue to minister for another 5 weeks. More on their ministry in the next post. We are thankful for the commitment these folks have made to reaching the lost in Caraz.

First Baptist Jackson returns to the Northern Conchucos

This next week a team of 18 students and adults from First Baptist Church, Jackson, MS will be serving the Northern Conchucos Quechua in the Pomabamba area. They will conduct evangelism classes and medical clinics.
Pray for safe travel and good health for those that are traveling.
Pray that the team will be able to identify those who truly seek to know more about Jesus and that they will come to know The God of the Bible is the only one who is worthy of our worship.
(The photo above is in Jancapampa, elevation 11,500' , one of the villages where the team will be serving. The Gospel has been shared in this village many times but only recently have we begun to see lives truly changed. We pray the Holy Spirit will continue to penetrate their hearts.)

By the way, click on the above photo to enjoy a better view of this beautiful and special place.

Lifepoint Church to Cotaparaco

This week, a team from Lifepoint Church, Delaware, Ohio will be ministering in the village of Cotaparaco in the Cordillera Negra. Team Leader "Ro" requests that we pray specifically for:

* We can continue to build strong, lasting relationships with people in the village
* That spiritual leaders in village will rise up and take lead
* Our words and actions will impact the lives of the villagers to come to Christ
* Help us break down the barriers for the men in the villages, especially those who rely heavily on alcohol
* Allow us to step out of our comfort zone and give us confidence so that we may effectively share our stories

Already, their visit has been delayed due to their flight being cancelled. Pray there will be no more delays.

(Pictured above is the unique plaza in Cotaparaco with it's meticulously sculptured topiaries.) 

South Fork team to Caraz

A team of three from the South Fork Association in North Carolina will be working in Caraz through June 14th. Their team will also include two translators from Lima and Huaraz. They will conduct Bible studies in the hotel, show the movie “La Esperanza” and continue to build relationships in the community.
Pray that God will give them direction, that they will identify new seekers of the truth and that they will continue to build relationships in the area.
(Pictured above is a lady in the Caraz market carrying her baby and the team translators.)

Summer Missionaries in Ancash

Arriving tomorrow and pictured above is the team of summer missionaries and their translators who will be serving in the Recuay area for the next 7 weeks. They come from Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Maryland and Peru. They will lead adult and children's Bible studies, teach English, disciple believers and look for new opportunities to share the Gospel. Pray that the team will adjust rapidly to the high altitude (11,100') and enjoy good health as they serve. Pray that they will see and respond to opportunities as Christ would. Pray that the ladies, children and men they come in contact with will truly hear the Message.

FBC Yazoo City Youth Recap

What do you get when you have a focused, energetic, well-prepared  and "prayed up" team of 21 from Mississippi + 4 of the best translators in Peru? Answer - An incredible week serving the Lord! They served in the plaza in Huaraz, in the local university, Huancapama, Recuay, Ocunan and Utcuyacu with great success. Through Bible-storying, testimonies and crafts, they shared the Good News boldly and faithfully.
Pray for the little ones above, that they will grasp the true meaning of the stories they heard and the meaning behind the crafts they made. Pray for the Yazoo Team, that they will continue to grow in their faith. (Yazoo team - you were an awesome group, come back anytime!)

~ Pictured above are some of the faces in the village of Utcuyacu & one of the team members with Erick, translator, sharing a Bible story.~

Election Runoff for President on Sunday

On Sunday, June 5th, the people of Peru will cast their vote for the next president. Many businesses will close and there will be no church services. Peru has been blessed with economic growth the past few years, construction is going on everywhere, the highways are better than I have ever seen and the country has once again been peaceful after many years of violence. Many are fearful that the economy will regress, others think the government needs to do more for the poor and some speak of  a possible return to a violent  government. No matter who wins, the next five years will be very interesting.
Pray that the people of Peru will select the best person to lead the country. Pray for the next president whether it be Keiko Fujimori or Ollanta Humala, and that they will serve all the people of Peru in an unselfish and wise manner.