On Wednesday July 24th, I will be traveling to the Northern Conchucos with a team from Oregon. It will be my honor to work with them and the Fleetwood's for the week. The schedule, though always subject to change (!), is filled with exciting opportunities. First, an orientation & a picnic on the 25th in Jancapampa, then Bible storying, genuine mountain music, a youth retreat and the wedding of Julia and Pedro. Come on down and join in this rare celebration!
~ From the Fleetwood's ~
Supporter,
Greetings from the Andes! It is "summertime" here and we are finally enjoying blue skies and warm sunshine. Of course, the clear skies at night bring with them some cold temperatures. We have been reminded of how beautiful the clear night skies are here. We could gaze up for hours ("There's the Southern Cross... There's Orion...") if not for the chill in our bones!
PRAISE the Father with us for:
- Healing for Pedro's mother. She has been feeling a bit better each day.
- Healing for Norma's foot. She dropped a piece of firewood on it that punctured the skin. It took about 2 weeks to heal.
- Some good Bible studies with Eufenio and Elida in Conopa.
- The story of Abraham has been crafted and recorded in Quechua.
Please PRAY for Santona's son, Romalo. He was recently convicted of robbing chickens two years ago. He is in prison in Huaraz. He was sentenced to 3 months incarceration and an 8,000 Soles ($3,000) fine. If he cannot pay the fine, he may have to remain in prison. Santona has not denied her son's guilt. But the fine certainly seems severe.
Please be in PRAYER for a team from Highland Baptist Church in Redmond, Oregon that will arrive in Lima on Tuesday, July 23rd. From there, they will take an overnight bus to Huaraz where we will meet them and bring them to Pomabamba. Team members are: Spencer, Jimmy, Ryan, Jennifer, and Lyida. Our IMB cohort, Tommy Smith, will help us with the team. Richard, a Limeño (lives in Lima) will accompany the team as a translator.
Please PRAY for the following activities:
Thursday: Acclimation/orientation
Friday: Minister in Tarapampa (live music, testimonies, Bible stories, "jet stove" demonstration)
Saturday: Minister in Rajra (live music, testimonies, Bible stories, "jet stove" demonstration)
Sunday-Tuesday: Youth Retreat (first ever) here at our house
Wednesday: Wedding (first ever) of Pedro and Julia
Thursday-Friday: Travel to Huaraz, to Lima
Please PRAY that our time with the Quechua people will be bathed by the Holy Spirit and that many will have a spiritual "wake up call".
Please PRAY for safe travels for the team, for acclimation to the altitude, and for healthy bodies.
Please PRAY for Spirit-empowered communication that overcomes language barriers.
Gracias!
Russ & Sherri
(Pictured above is Julia, Pedro and their daughter Sheyla.)
