Pray for the New President of Perú

Today, Ollanta Moisés Humala Tasso, will take the oath of office and become the new president of Perú.
“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

Also, pray that all people will come to know that our hope is not in government or men, but in Christ.

Bells Shoals Medical team in Marca and Huayllapampa

A team from Bell Shoals Church (Florida) began a door-to-door medical ministry in Huayllapampa today. They will return there tomorrow then minister for 2 days in Marca. They will separate into 2 teams allowing them to contact more people and also share the Gospel in a more personal way.
(Pictured above is a statue near the river in Marca. The statue depicts the traditional dress of the ladies there.)

Where He is Working

Later this week a team of 4 from the South Carolina Convention will be coming. They will minister in Recuay, Ocunan, Utcuyacu and Huaripampa. They will be prepared to share what the Bible says about being a spouse, parenting and resisting the temptations of the world. We have tried to make plans for their time here but it just seems everything isn’t falling into place like WE think it should. This is often the case but I have always found God to be faithful in leading us to people and places where He is already working.
Pray for April, Will, Leigh and Gloria (above) as they seek those people and places.

Work continues in Caraz

A couple of weeks ago, a team from the South Fork Association (North Carolina) ministered in Caraz. While there doors began to open. Two of the team members, pictured above, stayed behind to continue the work. Since then they have continued to conduct Bible studies, teach in the schools, show the Jesus film and build relationships with town officials, the police and just about everyone else they encounter. Pray these relationships will grow even stronger and that people will see the love of Christ in Bartley and Krystle.
(Pictured above – Bartley and Krystle with local policemen. This is rather unusual as police usually refuse to have their photo taken. Perhaps Bartley bribed them with ice cream.)

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.)