Bringing Hope To Peru

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Matthew's going away party

Matthew spent the last month mentioning how much he will miss things in Peru as everything became "my last time to do this". From playing basketball with sisters to getting together with friends at the house and celebrating together with the church.

Matthew's going away party was held at our house with many of his friends and family. This was an opportunity for us to break out many of the activities that Matthew enjoys doing with others.

Friday, August 4, 2017

Serving others in ministry

A member of our church, Yenny, is a private school director for children up to kindergarten. Our family was asked to assist in their Father's Day activity. What a great time with activities and family gatherings like three person skiis, potato sack races, obstacle course, sports, etc...

Family involvement in ministry

As Matthew changes the battery on the church clock so that everything goes smoothly and on schedule.

Sunday School class for the adults has been a blessing as Matthew was song leading and Jon was teaching the lessons.

Jon and Matthew sing special music one last time before leaving for the States for Matthew to go to college.

Jon leads the Lord's Supper with Yasser.

Nisha decorates and organized the announcement board.

Matthew plays the piano at the church.

Nathan helps out in giving the announcements in Samuel's absence.

Nisha has been a great teacher to the children in the church.

I'm so thankful to be in the ministry and have a family who is involved.

Pastor Jon with the church youth

Jon assisted in games and Bible study in the Youth at the church. What a blessing to see the church growing and involved together.

Nisha's birthday

Nisha was able to enjoy another birthday celebration in Peru with a family that loves her very much and a church family who is there for her on June 3rd.

It started with the girls making her breakfast in bed and showering with love and attention.

There was lunch at Pizza Hut and recalling of great memories.

The evening was filled with church ladies and others visiting the house for games and fellowship.

Thank you to all who helped make this day a special one for Nisha.

Praise and Prayer Requests

Jon's Testimony

I was raised in a Godly Home that taught
the Word of God. I received Christ as my Saviour
and was baptized at the age of ten. Missionaries
that visited our church sharing their fields
gave to me a broader vision for the needs of others
to hear the Gospel. I began to pray that God
would use me to help others. It seems as if God
has been preparing me each step of the way. I
have been in full time ministry since graduating
from Northland Baptist Bible College in 1995.
I have served as Youth Pastor, Bible Teacher,
Counselor, and have gained from my experiences
in being active in my church.

Our Doctrinal Statement

The Bible: The Bible is God’s Word, and is therefore
inspired, inerrant, and infallible
(2 Timothy 3:16-17).

God: The God of the Bible is the only true God. He
is a Person, eternally existing, as a trinity in unity –
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19).

Jesus Christ: Jesus is the only begotten Son of God,
who became a sinless man to redeem us. He was born
of a virgin and is true God and true man. He died,
was buried, and rose again. He ascended bodily and is
coming again (Philippians 2:5-11)

The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the third person
of the Trinity. He convicts of sin, of righteousness,
and of judgment. He seals, endues, guides, teaches,
witnesses, sanctifies, and helps the believers.
Romans 8:14-16, 26-27

Salvation: Salvation from sin’s penalty has been purchased
by the blood of Jesus on the cross. Salvation
becomes effectual to man when he puts his faith in
Christ alone. Ephesians 2:8-9

The Church: The church is the called out body of
New Testament believers. It is distinct from Israel, autonomous, with Christ as its head. Ephesians 2:19-22

Last Things: Jesus Christ will come again to rapture
His Church. It will be followed by the Tribulation,
after which Christ will personally come to establish
His Millenial Kingdom. I Thessalonians 4:16-18

Peru Facts

Population: Over 35 Million Souls

People: 54% Indian, 32% Mestizo, 12%
Spanish descent, 2% other

Religion: 60% Roman Catholic, small
protestant population

Languages: Spanish, Quechua

Government: Constitutional Republic

Life Expectancy: 69 years

Currency: Nuevo Sol

Industry: Mining of metals, petroleum, fishing, textiles, clothing, and food processing

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Peru is in western South America. It is the third largest country in South America. Peru has three major regions:

A narrow desert coastal belt containing the major cities, the wide Andes Mountains with elevation as high as 6,770m/22,200ft at mount Huascaran, and the Amazon Basin of tropical rainforest.

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