What a beautiful morning. The sun is shining through the window. The dogs are fighting somewhere close to here. The roosters are crowing. It is a beautiful morning here in Huaraz, Peru. The temperature is comfortable – especially since this is supposed to be their “winter/rainy season”.
The team joined together around 8 to head in for breakfast. They loved the coffee – yeah, for those who have had it, it is something special. What was really interesting was that most of them drank it straight – black. Very impressive to say the least. After breakfast we went out to the basketball court to sit in the sun and discuss the book of Romans.
Paul tells the Romans that he is anxious to get to see them so he can impart a gift to them, so that he and they can be encouraged together, and so that he can bear much fruit among them. We discussed the fact that for the past few months we also have been anxious to get to Peru to see the children and workers, much for the same reason. The challenge before us today is – are we going to make our time here count? After Andrew prayed, we geared up and headed down the street to the center.
Not 15 minutes inside the door, Noah got sick on the floor. He was concerned that he might have altitude sickness, or maybe it was something he drank or ate. I really do not know, but either way, he continued to serve and work – I was incredibly impressed with his willingness and desire to push through the sickness to minister to the children.
The group prepared for the older kids, and when they arrived we played games, talked, did puzzles, whatever we could to interact with them and show Christ’s love. They were receptive of the team and enjoyed talking with them. We fed them lunch, and then we had the opportunity to sing a few songs with them – (although some of the oldest seemed less than interested in singing). Then Abel shared his testimony – he did a great job even doing his best to speak Spanish to them.
Eventually the older kids left and the younger – much more energetic kids showed up! It was a joy to see the team talking one on one, or playing with 5-6 kids, or laughing with them, etc. They did whatever they could to connect. Even sharing a story of Joshua, helping the kids paint “rocks of remembrance” and they sang with the children. They also put on a couple of skits – both including someone getting spit on (go figure), and the kids thought it was hilarious.
The team worked together well and helped each other as much as possible. God is going to do great things with these kids as they seek to continue to seek Him. Since they are all freshman or sophomores, I pray that we will again be able to travel together.
Tomorrow we go to Jungar – I am anxious to see Pastor Fausto – I was honored to be part of his ministry last time – he is a truly humble servant of our Lord.
Tonight we rest – eat dinner – and we might go downtown. It’s raining, so I am not sure I am excited about being wet. It is so nice and dry in my room. More tomorrow – thank you God for a great day!
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