Princeton Bible Church - Peru Trip - Day 2

Sunday morning, and the team was fairly well rested!  We got up around 7 and prepared for church.  By 7:45 we were on our way to Palermo's for some of Jose's favorite pork sandwiches.  However, when we arrived, Jose wasn't there!  So we ate without him.  Breakfast was delicious - everyone seemed to like their food.

After breakfast we headed off to the church for the morning service.  Along the way we stopped at a local park, took pictures of birds and the group, and then finished our morning stroll to the church.  We arrived about 10 minutes before church was to start, but who is counting...

It is father's day, so in both the Sunday School hour and the church service, they recognized the fathers.  Robin, Curtis and I were included in that bunch.  We even received cologne!  Sunday School was about what Christ taught about economic issues - almost had a "political" bent to it - which wasn't surprising since the teacher is a local politician. (or at least that was my understanding).  The main service was about "living by faith", and the preacher was a missionary.  He read his whole sermon without looking up much (and when he did, his eyes were closed).  It was a good message, but hard to listen to because he spoke in a very slow, monotonous, Spanish that was fairly easy to understand, but probably very hard for the locals to listen to. 

The group sang "Amazing Grace" and Sheila and Alyssa gave testimony to what God has done in their lives.  They did an excellent job - I was very impressed.

Following church, we took Jose and his family out for a Chinese buffet!  Apparently a place that Jose really likes to go - prices were a little steep - but it isn't father's day everyday - and it was nice for the team to treat him and his family.

The rest of the day was spent talking about tomorrow, resting, and preparing.  We did walk down to Sarcletti's for ice cream.  When we returned, we talked about the lessons learned so far, and we geared the team up for the things to come - tomorrow will be an excellent day! The ministry to the children begins!

Harrison noted the quick connection the team is making - this is a young team, but they really are getting along well.

Thought for the day: During our evening discussion, Jenna noted that she felt "comfortable".  She was referring to the group dynamic, but it got me thinking about how "safe" we aren't, but how comfortable we can become.  We are not at home - we are not in the US - we are in a foreign land, and we must stay on alert.  We need not be worried or anxious, but we must be wise.

In the same way, many of us as Christians have become "comfortable" in the world, and the world is not our friend.  It is not even friendly to us.  It is in complete opposition to us and our father.  We should be on full alert at all times - with our weapons ready, our armor on, and in a posture to stand.  We need not be worried or anxious, we need not be afraid.  However, we must be on guard, alert and wise.

God help me keep my mind clear, my gaze focused, my aim sure, and my faith in You.