To Our Faithful Supporters,
As I write this update in April, we find the country of Perú in unrest. Protests and violent strikes are being reported throughout the country caused by farmers unions, transportation groups, and the rise in prices this year. Two years of Covid lockdowns and now being lockdown over strikes. They are now enforcing anyone over the age of 18 to show proof of their third dose of vaccinations to enter enclosed buildings along with wearing face masks in all public areas. We praise the Lord for His protection to us from the sicknesses and the strikes.
April is the month that the rain begins to let up and the sun comes out more. The week of Semana Santa is celebrated throughout the country as many get days off and take trips. Our area will receive many visitors and the window of opportunity to evangelize will open to us even more. Please pray with us as we begin to meet on Sunday nights and with our kids-club on Thursdays once again at the church. We are limited in space and helpers for these ministries. We thank those who have given towards the purchase of church property. $2,700 has come in these last two months bringing our raised total to $16,787.36 toward our goal of $100,000.
We ask prayer for the family of ABRAHAM DURAN SANDOVAL. He was the most faithful and punctual person in our congregation. He passed away on March 12th from a tumor and stomach cancer. I had the privilege of leading him to the Lord and discipling him this year. I baptized him in the river just shy of two weeks before his death. His three older children and wife are unsaved and not seeking God. The family allowed me to attend the viewing on Saturday and Sunday where I was able to share the Gospel to over 60 in attendance by using the faith of Abram. The funeral the following Monday provided an opportunity to answer many questions and share God’s Word throughout the day. In these last two months, we have baptized two in the river, evangelized in villages, and had new visitors attend our church.
As we look ahead to these next couple of months, we look forward to celebrating the resurrection of our Savior and the teachings in the church. We are anticipating God to continue to give the increase in our attendance, provide land and helpers, and bless our evangelistic ministries for His Glory.
Family Update: Once again we rejoice that God has given us health and has provided jobs for each of our children while in the States to pursue their college education. Our daughter, Katie, will be graduating on May 6th with her two year Criminal Justice degree. Nisha will be returning to the States for two weeks to be able to attend the graduation and visit with family. I will remain to keep the doors open for the church.
Thank you for your prayers and support for our family and ministry in establishing the church in the jungle of Perú.
Serving a Great God,
Jon & Nisha Harris
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