Great things are happening here in Sta. Maria, as the medical campaign begins to fall into place. We went to the school this past week for a PTA-type meeting. About 16 parents of the 25 total were there. Not too bad. There are 30 students in the school, but the school itself is perfect for the campaign. Then a pastor and 4 parishioners came from Huancayo, a large town about an hour away last night for evening service. They will help and try to get young people from their church involved, too. We still have a lot of logistics to take care of. Please keep praying!
Chaska is having a ball and being very helpful, taking out the pig in the wee hours of the morning and helping to milk the cows this evening.
Augusto and his brother strung electrical cable from the main switch to our house today and put window panes (14) in our front door. It won't get as cold in the kitchen at night now.
Carolyn tutored a 16-yr-old in English today, while her mother washed our clothes!
It is wonderful to live next door to Augusto's brother, Quirino and his family, all of whom love and serve our risen Lord.
Blessed be the LORD, who daily pours His blessings upon us!!!
Truly it is the grace of God that keeps us and makes us content here in this very cold place. We had hail last Sunday and rain storms the next two days. God is preparing the ground for planting...and for us to break ground for a room addition. He is soooo wise.
We love you. Thanks for tuning in! Augusto, Carolyn, Chaska, and Alaska
P.S. We are happy that Alaska has found a mate who keeps her warm so that she sleeps through the night now. Yippee!!!!
Friday, August 30, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
OUR FIRST TWO WEEKS IN PERU
We arrived along with our 13 duffles and suitcses and 3 carry-ons. Were thrilled not to have to worry about when the rest of our luggage would arrive.
Spent several days looking into documents necessary for Carolyn's residence visa, getting new glasses for Augusto and Carolyn, and picking up the newest member of our family (see photo below). Her name is Alaska. Then, this past week we picked up medicines (some we bought and some were donated) for a medical campaign scheduled for Sept 28-29. It looks to be a lot of work, but we got good orientation from people who have done this before. We are asking for a general practitioner, a gynecologist, a pediatrician, and a dentist. We hope it will be a big blessing to many people in and around Santa Maria and that many will hear the Word and believe on the Lord and be healed both physically and spiritually.
This week we expect to travel to Santa Maria, a seven hour bus ride. We are still looking for the a truck which will take our duffle bags, medicines, a mattress, the dog house, and a few other things we will be purchasing before we travel.
Spent several days looking into documents necessary for Carolyn's residence visa, getting new glasses for Augusto and Carolyn, and picking up the newest member of our family (see photo below). Her name is Alaska. Then, this past week we picked up medicines (some we bought and some were donated) for a medical campaign scheduled for Sept 28-29. It looks to be a lot of work, but we got good orientation from people who have done this before. We are asking for a general practitioner, a gynecologist, a pediatrician, and a dentist. We hope it will be a big blessing to many people in and around Santa Maria and that many will hear the Word and believe on the Lord and be healed both physically and spiritually.
This week we expect to travel to Santa Maria, a seven hour bus ride. We are still looking for the a truck which will take our duffle bags, medicines, a mattress, the dog house, and a few other things we will be purchasing before we travel.
Chaska and Alaska
Sing, O heavens! Be glad, O earth!And break out in singing, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted the people, and will have mercy on His afflicted. Isaiah 49:13
As always we thank you for your prayers and concern. God bless you!!!
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