Review of the Last Couple Months

In May, I spent time as a 40/40 missionary.  We had a team of short term volunteers come down, and we were one 40/40 short.  So, I partnered with Sammy, and hung out with the group from Federal Way, Washington.  It was great to be able to be directly involved with the impact work, and it reminded me the purpose of why I am here.  It also reminded me how hard of a job the 40/40s have.  So since then, I have tried hard to be as much of a support to them as I can.  Please be in prayer for the 40/40s on a daily basis. They really need it. 

In June, I spent a good portion of the month working on the booth for NYC.  Eliseo, our Peruvian graphic designer, and I were given the big task to prepare all of the photos/videos/audios/banners, etc for the Nazarene Youth Conference that took place in Kentucky this past week.  It was a hectic time, but it was great to prepare different media to tell the story of what we are doing here.  Our job was to share the story in such a way as to show all those who attended how they too can get involved.  I wasn't able to attend the event, but I heard it went well.  I hope we are able to see the results from the event in the years to come. 

We also had another short term team here in Arequipa.  This group was originally scheduled to go to Puno, but due to strikes there, it was decided it was safer to do it here.  This group had two purposes.  First, they held medical clinics, and saw 399 patients.  Second, they built the first foam chapel. The foam chapel was built in Huacshapata, a church plant location that was started before the Peru project began.  It was a great place for the Peruvians to learn how to build a foam chapel, as well as give a lift to a community. 

In the time I have been here, I have seen many missionaries leave.  But, in the last few months, I have seen several of them return for visits.  It was so good to see them again, and made me reflect on my time here.  I have met so many great people that have impacted my life in so many different ways.  I am truly blessed.

I don't know what the future holds, but I know that my time in Peru has been truly special.  I may be here a few more years or a few more months, only God knows.  I love that this opportunity has allowed me to see all of the different ways that God can use me, and not just in the ways that I would expect.  I have even been blessed enough to receive an award for my service.  God is good.

Thank you to everyone who has made it possible (and continues to make it possible) for me to be here.  I couldn't do it alone.