The last three weeks of June I was blessed to spend in Arequipa to help out with the ministry being done there. During these three weeks (event called Love Extreme) hundreds of people’s lives where touched by our Lord. Our main event consisted of Nick V. (an individual born without arms or legs) sharing his testimony. Corresponding with this event where other speakers, medical clinics, activities for kids, & concerts. When the main event ended in Arequipa many individuals (from the states) spent the following week doing impact in the other 6 communities (Pucallpa being one of these). Unfortunately I f was unable to travel back for our short term project in Pucallpa. During the week and ½ I was involved in the follow-up team or consolidation team. Where we took the 500 or more names or new believers & began follow up to start our discipleship process.
But as I returned back to Pucallpa I realized how much my heart is with these people, with these people, with my home. We are now having church service twice a week--with an average of 12-15 people per week. This past week we celebrated the birth of Leidy—we are disciplining her mom Lleni. We had snacks, played games, prayed for the family, & dedicated her life to God.
We have also started having Sunday school for young females. This last Sunday was our third reunion and each week we have has over 6 girls attend each time. We not only do lesson pertaining to their lives but also have some fun doing manicures or pedicures, making jewelry, & of course eating sweets.
These people have taken a piece of my heart. I feel at ease, I feel at home, as hard as it is to be away from my family I know I’m suppose to be here. Please continue to pray for the people of Peru, of Pucallpa, of Laura Bozo that they may encounter God like we have.
