Updates, poems, and stories of Rachel's missionary journey.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Last Day
I waited patiently for God to bring
The man of my dreams to me
And He gave me someone
Better than I could have hoped for
One this last day of singleness
After 32 years and 3 months
I smile and step forward in faith
Believing that I’ve made the best choice
Josué seems to know me
Inside and out
And he loves me
Unconditionally
He shows me God’s love
As my dad used to do
Whose absence, by the way,
Makes me sad
So tomorrow I say “I do”
With Papa Jorge giving me away
And marrying me to a man,
Strong, sensitive and funny
We are so different
But together we click
I’ve found, after all,
My perfect match!
I waited patiently for God to bring
The man of my dreams to me
And He gave me someone
Better than I could have hoped for
One this last day of singleness
After 32 years and 3 months
I smile and step forward in faith
Believing that I’ve made the best choice
Josué seems to know me
Inside and out
And he loves me
Unconditionally
He shows me God’s love
As my dad used to do
Whose absence, by the way,
Makes me sad
So tomorrow I say “I do”
With Papa Jorge giving me away
And marrying me to a man,
Strong, sensitive and funny
We are so different
But together we click
I’ve found, after all,
My perfect match!
Monday, February 02, 2009
Prayer Requests:
Rest for Josué and me this week in our last week of singlehood!
Continued healing (his feet, my stomach and hip)
Final wedding details
The wedding this Saturday
Peace for Josué and me
Ceremony (fluency—Pastor Jorge Ahuite)
Special music and band
My comprehension and speaking Spanish in the wedding
Photography/ video (clearness)
Decorators and food/ cake preparation
Cooperation from flower girl (niece Greysi), ring-bearer (Abed) and Bible-bearer (nephew Jahasiel)
Shirley, who comes to study and live with Mama Luz soon
Abed’s parents allow him to stay with Mama Luz; money to pay for his schooling and room and board
Update:
I made it! 32 years and 3 months single and pure! I can’t believe the wedding is only six days away! Everything is paid for, planned, and ready to go. I’m practicing the ceremony and I hope to rehearse it with everyone, so that I understand the Spanish fully.
Abed wore his wedding clothes last week, the first time he’s ever dressed up; he didn’t like it too much (it made him hot—Josué was complaining as well!), and he ended up falling asleep in church! But he and Josué both looked handsome! My wedding dress only lacks the finishing touch; I like it—simple and pretty.
I’m still tired and have stomach problems and I’m not sure why (emotions? physical problem?), but I’m trying to eat right and walk daily. Josué is doing better, thank the Lord. We appreciate your prayers. We are feeling the nerves and need extra patience with one another.
Great news: Enough money came in to cover Shirley’s needs for this year, so that’s a blessing from God! Her room is already built and is now being readied for her stay.
This week I took Abed to VBS and helped out a little, as there were a couple hundred children. The team came to the club Sunday morning and performed a skit of Daniel and the Lion’s Den that they had done at the VBS. Josué and I were lions, but as we hadn’t practiced, our antics made the angel laugh. The kids enjoyed it.
Rest for Josué and me this week in our last week of singlehood!
Continued healing (his feet, my stomach and hip)
Final wedding details
The wedding this Saturday
Peace for Josué and me
Ceremony (fluency—Pastor Jorge Ahuite)
Special music and band
My comprehension and speaking Spanish in the wedding
Photography/ video (clearness)
Decorators and food/ cake preparation
Cooperation from flower girl (niece Greysi), ring-bearer (Abed) and Bible-bearer (nephew Jahasiel)
Shirley, who comes to study and live with Mama Luz soon
Abed’s parents allow him to stay with Mama Luz; money to pay for his schooling and room and board
Update:
I made it! 32 years and 3 months single and pure! I can’t believe the wedding is only six days away! Everything is paid for, planned, and ready to go. I’m practicing the ceremony and I hope to rehearse it with everyone, so that I understand the Spanish fully.
Abed wore his wedding clothes last week, the first time he’s ever dressed up; he didn’t like it too much (it made him hot—Josué was complaining as well!), and he ended up falling asleep in church! But he and Josué both looked handsome! My wedding dress only lacks the finishing touch; I like it—simple and pretty.
I’m still tired and have stomach problems and I’m not sure why (emotions? physical problem?), but I’m trying to eat right and walk daily. Josué is doing better, thank the Lord. We appreciate your prayers. We are feeling the nerves and need extra patience with one another.
Great news: Enough money came in to cover Shirley’s needs for this year, so that’s a blessing from God! Her room is already built and is now being readied for her stay.
This week I took Abed to VBS and helped out a little, as there were a couple hundred children. The team came to the club Sunday morning and performed a skit of Daniel and the Lion’s Den that they had done at the VBS. Josué and I were lions, but as we hadn’t practiced, our antics made the angel laugh. The kids enjoyed it.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Prayer Requests:
Patience and energy for Mama Luz as she is working on my wedding dress
Health—Josué and I are tired from the trip, although we spent the weekend resting and are feeling better. Josué has a problem with one foot (severe athlete's foot?), and I am still recovering from the surgery and parasites.
Abed—see below
Shirley—see below
Children’s Ministry:
The river trip went wonderfully; I know you were praying. I felt better and was more in control of my digestive system! It rained enough to fill the river Momón, so we could arrive, and cooled down the village of Punto Alegre, so we didn’t sweat too much. We were able to show two movies, preach the Gospel, and hold a couple of morning devotionals. The children’s program Thursday afternoon was amazing. After songs led by Mama Luz, games led by Josué’s sister-in-law, and a special visit from two costumed characters (Josué’s brother and niece), I shared about giving to Jesus in the way that the Wise Men did (their day is actually celebrated in January).
Seventy-one children, plus many parents, attended and listened attentively; at the end they closed their eyes and gave Jesus something special (a talent, time, obedience to parents, kindness to siblings, studying hard, keeping their room neat, etc). It was sweet. They colored the picture of the wise men, and then accepted their gifts. There were 55 gift bags left over from the children’s clubs in Iquitos. Forty-five children were on the list as regular attendees of Sunday school. Six kids were not present. We gave out the 39 gift bags. Then we counted the rest of the kids, who live in the village but don’t attend the church…32. And there were 16 gift bags remaining; so we split them in half, giving the wrapped presents (cars) to the boys and the gift bags (food, school, and hygiene items) to the girls. Thus, every single child received a present. It was miraculous!
Abed:
A month ago, my precious four-year-old baby fell from his hut in Punto Alegre to the ground ten feet below. He fell on his face and his eyes swelled up and bled so that he couldn’t see and his face was swollen and black for three days. His adoptive parents did nothing for him (lack of money they say). He could have gone blind and actually still could. His eyes were red and pussy. The moment we arrived back to Iquitos , Josué and I took Abed to an eye specialist, who says that the infection is serious, and that his corneas might be damaged. We bought the antibiotic and anti-bacterial eye drops that the doctor prescribed and began applying them immediately. He cried—I’m sure it stung—but was brave, as I kept saying, “This will help your eyes heal.” He is very smart and knows that something is wrong with his eyes. Even crying, he helped the doctor by prying open his eyes. So adorable, it breaks your heart. I bought him an ice cream cone afterward, which helped him feel better. Every day he seems to be improving.
The cost for the medicines and doctor’s visit was $50. I also spent about $20 on a couple complete outfits and sunglasses—he can’t be in direct sunlight or bright lights, smoke or dust (all of which he was around for the last month in his village, plus bathing in the dirty river). I would like to buy him some educational toys, new shoes, a bath towel, and more clothes. If you would like to donate to help with these costs, please write “Rachel’s children’s ministry: Abed” on a post-it note and include it with your check. Thanks.
His poor treatment from his family in the village worries me. He is becoming disobedient because of lack of healthy attention, clear boundaries, and adequate care. Pray for him, that his parents will let him stay more and more with us, and eventually keep him (during his school years). For now, he is with us for three weeks. He is already enjoying the television, his friends and “family,” the baby pool and toys, his peach drink, and motorcycle rides. He sleeps at Josué’s house and spends part of the days with me (and often Josué). He will be our ring-bearer in the wedding.
Shirley:
I introduce you to another child that has captured my heart. 14-year-old Shirley is also from Punto Alegre. You will remember her picture on my last newsletter, where I’m teaching her English. She was living in Iquitos to go to school; there is really no schooling in the villages. She is bright and hungry to learn. She wants to become a lawyer, and has a desire to work in the ministry. Last year, she was faithfully attending church, the children’s club, and my English classes. But the lady with whom she was living beat her and forced her to do all the household chores, starting at 4 a.m., so that she was often late to school and thus in trouble. She called Mama Luz to rescue her, but the Ahuite family doesn’t have the resources to send another child to school. They sacrifice to send Josué’s niece Vasti to school. So Mama Luz’s only advice was “call your dad.” She did and her dad came to Iquitos from Punto Alegre, 8 hours away—but he says she’s rebellious (because that’s what the lady said); I argue that being beat will cause anyone to rebel. Shirley’s mom died in childbirth to a younger sibling who also died. A few years back, her dad, who loves her but is not in tune with her needs, began a relationship with a young adult, and they have two girls. (Marriage is uncommon in the villages.) The step-mom yells at, mistreats, and beats Shirley, and expects her to cook and take care of the two girls while she and Shirley’s dad work in the fields (they grow pineapple, coconut, yucca, limes, etc). We saw her hit Shirley when we were there. I longed to rescue her—it seems to be part of my ministry. I talked to Josué and his parents, who in turn talked to her dad and convinced him to let her live with them for this coming school year (March-December). If things go well, she will continue for two additional years, when she will graduate from high school.
The cost for her schooling for 10 months is $850 includes:
Tuition, 10 months (includes registration, agenda, yearbook) $215
Books (dictionaries and Bible) $15
School supplies (art, notebooks, pencils, backpack, etc) $65
Uniform (school and PE, shoes, socks) $50
Food $130
School outings $15
Bus fare $25
Room (with table, bed, and wardrobe) $175
Clothes, medicines, personal needs $160
I am so grateful for all of you who support me. However, the monthly donations (apart from the Christmas party donations) average $600. My proposed budget is $1500. Therefore, I am currently able to cover $300 ($30/ 10 months) from money received for the ministry budget. If you would like to contribute to the rest, please write: “Rachel’s children's ministry: Shirley” on a post-it note and include it with your donation.
Please pray for Shirley, that she would learn to be loved and to love, to heal from past losses and abuses, and to seek God with all her heart. Pray that she will fit into the Ahuite household, without major disruptions. Pray for Mama Luz who will be the one mostly involved in her upbringing and discipline. The Ahuite house is a ministry in itself and I’m blessed to be a part.
Thank you for partnering with me to give opportunities to children who would otherwise be overlooked and thrown away. This is a wonderful life and livelihood!
New pictures in My Photos--See River trip Jan 09, Abed, Clubs 09
Patience and energy for Mama Luz as she is working on my wedding dress
Health—Josué and I are tired from the trip, although we spent the weekend resting and are feeling better. Josué has a problem with one foot (severe athlete's foot?), and I am still recovering from the surgery and parasites.
Abed—see below
Shirley—see below
Children’s Ministry:
The river trip went wonderfully; I know you were praying. I felt better and was more in control of my digestive system! It rained enough to fill the river Momón, so we could arrive, and cooled down the village of Punto Alegre, so we didn’t sweat too much. We were able to show two movies, preach the Gospel, and hold a couple of morning devotionals. The children’s program Thursday afternoon was amazing. After songs led by Mama Luz, games led by Josué’s sister-in-law, and a special visit from two costumed characters (Josué’s brother and niece), I shared about giving to Jesus in the way that the Wise Men did (their day is actually celebrated in January).
Seventy-one children, plus many parents, attended and listened attentively; at the end they closed their eyes and gave Jesus something special (a talent, time, obedience to parents, kindness to siblings, studying hard, keeping their room neat, etc). It was sweet. They colored the picture of the wise men, and then accepted their gifts. There were 55 gift bags left over from the children’s clubs in Iquitos. Forty-five children were on the list as regular attendees of Sunday school. Six kids were not present. We gave out the 39 gift bags. Then we counted the rest of the kids, who live in the village but don’t attend the church…32. And there were 16 gift bags remaining; so we split them in half, giving the wrapped presents (cars) to the boys and the gift bags (food, school, and hygiene items) to the girls. Thus, every single child received a present. It was miraculous!
Abed:
A month ago, my precious four-year-old baby fell from his hut in Punto Alegre to the ground ten feet below. He fell on his face and his eyes swelled up and bled so that he couldn’t see and his face was swollen and black for three days. His adoptive parents did nothing for him (lack of money they say). He could have gone blind and actually still could. His eyes were red and pussy. The moment we arrived back to Iquitos , Josué and I took Abed to an eye specialist, who says that the infection is serious, and that his corneas might be damaged. We bought the antibiotic and anti-bacterial eye drops that the doctor prescribed and began applying them immediately. He cried—I’m sure it stung—but was brave, as I kept saying, “This will help your eyes heal.” He is very smart and knows that something is wrong with his eyes. Even crying, he helped the doctor by prying open his eyes. So adorable, it breaks your heart. I bought him an ice cream cone afterward, which helped him feel better. Every day he seems to be improving.
The cost for the medicines and doctor’s visit was $50. I also spent about $20 on a couple complete outfits and sunglasses—he can’t be in direct sunlight or bright lights, smoke or dust (all of which he was around for the last month in his village, plus bathing in the dirty river). I would like to buy him some educational toys, new shoes, a bath towel, and more clothes. If you would like to donate to help with these costs, please write “Rachel’s children’s ministry: Abed” on a post-it note and include it with your check. Thanks.
His poor treatment from his family in the village worries me. He is becoming disobedient because of lack of healthy attention, clear boundaries, and adequate care. Pray for him, that his parents will let him stay more and more with us, and eventually keep him (during his school years). For now, he is with us for three weeks. He is already enjoying the television, his friends and “family,” the baby pool and toys, his peach drink, and motorcycle rides. He sleeps at Josué’s house and spends part of the days with me (and often Josué). He will be our ring-bearer in the wedding.
Shirley:
I introduce you to another child that has captured my heart. 14-year-old Shirley is also from Punto Alegre. You will remember her picture on my last newsletter, where I’m teaching her English. She was living in Iquitos to go to school; there is really no schooling in the villages. She is bright and hungry to learn. She wants to become a lawyer, and has a desire to work in the ministry. Last year, she was faithfully attending church, the children’s club, and my English classes. But the lady with whom she was living beat her and forced her to do all the household chores, starting at 4 a.m., so that she was often late to school and thus in trouble. She called Mama Luz to rescue her, but the Ahuite family doesn’t have the resources to send another child to school. They sacrifice to send Josué’s niece Vasti to school. So Mama Luz’s only advice was “call your dad.” She did and her dad came to Iquitos from Punto Alegre, 8 hours away—but he says she’s rebellious (because that’s what the lady said); I argue that being beat will cause anyone to rebel. Shirley’s mom died in childbirth to a younger sibling who also died. A few years back, her dad, who loves her but is not in tune with her needs, began a relationship with a young adult, and they have two girls. (Marriage is uncommon in the villages.) The step-mom yells at, mistreats, and beats Shirley, and expects her to cook and take care of the two girls while she and Shirley’s dad work in the fields (they grow pineapple, coconut, yucca, limes, etc). We saw her hit Shirley when we were there. I longed to rescue her—it seems to be part of my ministry. I talked to Josué and his parents, who in turn talked to her dad and convinced him to let her live with them for this coming school year (March-December). If things go well, she will continue for two additional years, when she will graduate from high school.
The cost for her schooling for 10 months is $850 includes:
Tuition, 10 months (includes registration, agenda, yearbook) $215
Books (dictionaries and Bible) $15
School supplies (art, notebooks, pencils, backpack, etc) $65
Uniform (school and PE, shoes, socks) $50
Food $130
School outings $15
Bus fare $25
Room (with table, bed, and wardrobe) $175
Clothes, medicines, personal needs $160
I am so grateful for all of you who support me. However, the monthly donations (apart from the Christmas party donations) average $600. My proposed budget is $1500. Therefore, I am currently able to cover $300 ($30/ 10 months) from money received for the ministry budget. If you would like to contribute to the rest, please write: “Rachel’s children's ministry: Shirley” on a post-it note and include it with your donation.
Please pray for Shirley, that she would learn to be loved and to love, to heal from past losses and abuses, and to seek God with all her heart. Pray that she will fit into the Ahuite household, without major disruptions. Pray for Mama Luz who will be the one mostly involved in her upbringing and discipline. The Ahuite house is a ministry in itself and I’m blessed to be a part.
Thank you for partnering with me to give opportunities to children who would otherwise be overlooked and thrown away. This is a wonderful life and livelihood!
New pictures in My Photos--See River trip Jan 09, Abed, Clubs 09
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Children's Club
Today at the club, I taught on the book of Ruth: how she left her home for a foreign country, language, and religion, how she followed her mother-in-law out of love, and how, because of her obedience, God blessed her abundantly (with food, a husband, and a heritage). This is what we are called to do: be faithful to God’s leading, no matter where or what it is. And blessing always follows.
Today at the club, I taught on the book of Ruth: how she left her home for a foreign country, language, and religion, how she followed her mother-in-law out of love, and how, because of her obedience, God blessed her abundantly (with food, a husband, and a heritage). This is what we are called to do: be faithful to God’s leading, no matter where or what it is. And blessing always follows.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Wedding Update:
Ruth 1:16-17, “Do not beg me to leave you, to return from following after you. For where you go, I will go. Where you stay, I will stay. Your people shall be my people and your God my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried.”
This passage is the verse that God gave Josué to represent our wedding/ marriage. It is on our invitations and unity candle, and will be part of the pastor’s message.
Josué and I continue our counseling sessions. We are currently discussing “how to be a faithful spouse” and “how to communicate: dialogue not argue.” We also read marriage books together and discuss them every day.
We found a place that does invitations and we were able to make a special order—with our wedding’s theme: red and white interconnected hearts; we distributed them last week, mostly on Saturday, when Josué officially presented me to his relatives (a custom here). He surprised me by giving me an engagement ring, which was special.
A relative of Josué is a hair and makeup stylist. She’s been working with me on hairdos and makeup ideas for the wedding.
After searching for two days for the locale for the wedding, Josué and I found a large open room that rents for special events. It is a second story that overlooks the Plaza of Armas with its trees, a colored fountain, statues, and an array of people enjoying the night air (the wedding will take place the evening of February 7). A fresh breeze passes through the large open balcony, and fans dot the walls.
We will have 17 decorated tables, to seat the 100 guests—mostly Josué's family, church, and classmates from school; also a few YWAM friends). There will be a table for the cake, our verse in calligraphy, and a candle by which to remember my dad. The American and Peruvian flags will hang above the table.
I hired a caterer and a decorator, who will work together to create a paradise; the caterer provides the waiters to serve the dinner (chicken, rice, a salad, and a local fruit juice) and the red and white heart-shaped cake as well.
A carpenter is making us a 6-foot wooden cross with a heart in the center and a little platform for the Lord’s Supper. The cross will stand under an arch of flowers and the unity candles will be on a nearby stand.
We got our medical tests (we don’t have AIDS—smile!).
We signed the legal paperwork; everything is in order. We continue to work on visa regulations.
Friday, February 6, is our “civil wedding”—the one that counts for our governments. That’s where we complete the paperwork. It will be at a church member’s home; she has a pool and a grill—so after the ceremony, we (with close family members and friends) will grill out and swim. We will also have the rehearsal that day.
We reserved a hotel room for 3 nights (the 7-9); it’s one block from the plaza, so very convenient. I will go early on the 7th and spend the day there, keeping tabs on the decorations and trying to rest. Josué will be following the tradition of not seeing me the whole day before the wedding.
February 9 and 10 we will work on visa requirements, both for my residency in Perú and Josué’s visa to the States. We leave February 11 for Lima , where we will spend a couple more days on visa paperwork (embassy). When everything is in order, we will travel by bus for a month to the southern countries—southern Perú, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
We had a meeting with the musical band and singer.
Josué is working on the music, photographer, and rings. Next week we will concentrate on the vows and ceremony. We will also focus on honeymoon plans—plane tickets to Lima and the timetable/ route.
Mama Luz, Josué’s mom is sewing daily. She has completed the flower girl’s dress and my maid of honor Vasti’s; these dresses are red with a short white train; the embroidered flowers have red pearls sown onto them; they will wear pearl headbands. She has also finished the detailed decorations (knife set, ring bearer’s pillow, etc), her dress, and Josué’s tuxedo and white shirt. She is now working on the ring bearer’s and Bible bearer’s red shirts with white ties, and my dress for the civil wedding.
Next week she will start on my dress, which is white with a low back, with crisscross tie-up ribbon, and a red train; on the embroidered flowers will be white pearls (it’s the exact opposite of the two girls’ dresses). My tiara, veil, and jewelry are a pearl and diamond theme.
Ruth 1:16-17, “Do not beg me to leave you, to return from following after you. For where you go, I will go. Where you stay, I will stay. Your people shall be my people and your God my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried.”
This passage is the verse that God gave Josué to represent our wedding/ marriage. It is on our invitations and unity candle, and will be part of the pastor’s message.
Josué and I continue our counseling sessions. We are currently discussing “how to be a faithful spouse” and “how to communicate: dialogue not argue.” We also read marriage books together and discuss them every day.
We found a place that does invitations and we were able to make a special order—with our wedding’s theme: red and white interconnected hearts; we distributed them last week, mostly on Saturday, when Josué officially presented me to his relatives (a custom here). He surprised me by giving me an engagement ring, which was special.
A relative of Josué is a hair and makeup stylist. She’s been working with me on hairdos and makeup ideas for the wedding.
After searching for two days for the locale for the wedding, Josué and I found a large open room that rents for special events. It is a second story that overlooks the Plaza of Armas with its trees, a colored fountain, statues, and an array of people enjoying the night air (the wedding will take place the evening of February 7). A fresh breeze passes through the large open balcony, and fans dot the walls.
We will have 17 decorated tables, to seat the 100 guests—mostly Josué's family, church, and classmates from school; also a few YWAM friends). There will be a table for the cake, our verse in calligraphy, and a candle by which to remember my dad. The American and Peruvian flags will hang above the table.
I hired a caterer and a decorator, who will work together to create a paradise; the caterer provides the waiters to serve the dinner (chicken, rice, a salad, and a local fruit juice) and the red and white heart-shaped cake as well.
A carpenter is making us a 6-foot wooden cross with a heart in the center and a little platform for the Lord’s Supper. The cross will stand under an arch of flowers and the unity candles will be on a nearby stand.
We got our medical tests (we don’t have AIDS—smile!).
We signed the legal paperwork; everything is in order. We continue to work on visa regulations.
Friday, February 6, is our “civil wedding”—the one that counts for our governments. That’s where we complete the paperwork. It will be at a church member’s home; she has a pool and a grill—so after the ceremony, we (with close family members and friends) will grill out and swim. We will also have the rehearsal that day.
We reserved a hotel room for 3 nights (the 7-9); it’s one block from the plaza, so very convenient. I will go early on the 7th and spend the day there, keeping tabs on the decorations and trying to rest. Josué will be following the tradition of not seeing me the whole day before the wedding.
February 9 and 10 we will work on visa requirements, both for my residency in Perú and Josué’s visa to the States. We leave February 11 for Lima , where we will spend a couple more days on visa paperwork (embassy). When everything is in order, we will travel by bus for a month to the southern countries—southern Perú, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
We had a meeting with the musical band and singer.
Josué is working on the music, photographer, and rings. Next week we will concentrate on the vows and ceremony. We will also focus on honeymoon plans—plane tickets to Lima and the timetable/ route.
Mama Luz, Josué’s mom is sewing daily. She has completed the flower girl’s dress and my maid of honor Vasti’s; these dresses are red with a short white train; the embroidered flowers have red pearls sown onto them; they will wear pearl headbands. She has also finished the detailed decorations (knife set, ring bearer’s pillow, etc), her dress, and Josué’s tuxedo and white shirt. She is now working on the ring bearer’s and Bible bearer’s red shirts with white ties, and my dress for the civil wedding.
Next week she will start on my dress, which is white with a low back, with crisscross tie-up ribbon, and a red train; on the embroidered flowers will be white pearls (it’s the exact opposite of the two girls’ dresses). My tiara, veil, and jewelry are a pearl and diamond theme.
Prayer Requests:
The 4-day trip (January 14-17) to a village 7 hours from Iquitos to take the rest of the gift baskets and to tell the Christmas story to the children, and show Christian movies and teach the church
My team—health and energy to share the Word of God with the children and the churches
Rain to cool things down and fill the rivers so that we can reach the village
Abed's time with us in Iquitos (ring bearer)
Energy for Josue's mom Mama Luz who has been sewing daily for the wedding the last two weeks
Me—my stomach still hurts and I have headaches and fatigue. I vomited and had diarhea all day Friday; that night I went to the hospital, where, after three hours of liquid drips for dehydration, the doctor told me that I have an intestinal infection (possibly parasites or food poisoning); he gave me another round of antibiotics (the 4th in the last few months). I have been in bed all weekend. Pray that I am well enough for the river trip and that God heals me completely
The 4-day trip (January 14-17) to a village 7 hours from Iquitos to take the rest of the gift baskets and to tell the Christmas story to the children, and show Christian movies and teach the church
My team—health and energy to share the Word of God with the children and the churches
Rain to cool things down and fill the rivers so that we can reach the village
Abed's time with us in Iquitos (ring bearer)
Energy for Josue's mom Mama Luz who has been sewing daily for the wedding the last two weeks
Me—my stomach still hurts and I have headaches and fatigue. I vomited and had diarhea all day Friday; that night I went to the hospital, where, after three hours of liquid drips for dehydration, the doctor told me that I have an intestinal infection (possibly parasites or food poisoning); he gave me another round of antibiotics (the 4th in the last few months). I have been in bed all weekend. Pray that I am well enough for the river trip and that God heals me completely
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Supporters
According to Steven C. Hawthorne, the only heroes who operate alone are figures of fiction. The true stories of accomplishment and significance always unfold as stories of teamwork. In Christ, one's life is multiplied by others. The only way to exchange the illusions of fame and self-importance for God-granted greatness and blessing is by walking in partnership with others.
The core activities of sending are serving, giving, and praying.
Serving: Senders find relational ways to support frontline missionaries and those who are part of the mission infrastructure that enables frontline missionaries. (For example, visits, cards, packages)
Giving: Senders give financially and regularly with a sense of partnership toward accomplishing specific strategic goals.
Praying: Senders pray with missionaries instead of merely praying for them. In this way, they come to enjoy a sense of partnership in the task instead of responding passively as an occasional donor. (My hope is that my weekly prayer requests give you a guideline to help you know what to pray for and remember to pray for me and Josué and our team.)
Thank you for being part of my team, your partnership is vital to my mission work with the children of Iquitos , Perú.
According to Steven C. Hawthorne, the only heroes who operate alone are figures of fiction. The true stories of accomplishment and significance always unfold as stories of teamwork. In Christ, one's life is multiplied by others. The only way to exchange the illusions of fame and self-importance for God-granted greatness and blessing is by walking in partnership with others.
The core activities of sending are serving, giving, and praying.
Serving: Senders find relational ways to support frontline missionaries and those who are part of the mission infrastructure that enables frontline missionaries. (For example, visits, cards, packages)
Giving: Senders give financially and regularly with a sense of partnership toward accomplishing specific strategic goals.
Praying: Senders pray with missionaries instead of merely praying for them. In this way, they come to enjoy a sense of partnership in the task instead of responding passively as an occasional donor. (My hope is that my weekly prayer requests give you a guideline to help you know what to pray for and remember to pray for me and Josué and our team.)
Thank you for being part of my team, your partnership is vital to my mission work with the children of Iquitos , Perú.
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