Peru Project

After worship and devotions on the beach this morning, we had ate breakfast and headed off to Hannah’s. Ron, Keith and Willmer, our Peruvian brother, finished the installation of the three toilets and three sinks for the pregnancy center. Kate finished the inventory of the medicines, vitamins, and clothing that has been donated. Ken ran the chop saw cutting sheet metal sections for the roof trusses, while Dave used the tin snips to cut trim the fitted pieces. Fay and David assembled the tresses in the morning, and were joined by Ron and Keith in the afternoon. Altogether, we assembled 22 trusses Yeehaw!

For lunch, we went a nearby fishing village named Pucusana and ate a variety of fish dishes, including calamari (yum). Kate ordered a bowl of potato soup - it wasn’t quite the same as back home — sliced carrots and french fries in a clear broth.

The restaurant was located on a small inlet - a mountain separated us from the ocean, which crashed through a “keyhole” cut into the mountain. The picture below explains this beautiful scene.

Tomorrow, we are going to the Zoo, with 15 kids from Hogar’s Orphanage - our Compassion kids are not able to come because of the farmer’s strike, which has paralyzed the roads and bus transportation outside of Lima. We have our own transportation, so we are safe and able to travel.

God has continued to bless and protect us.

david castillo

Started off the day with b-fast at 8am…dos eggs, bread and oj…yum! Followed with prayer led by Fay and singing with the aide of Fay’s I-Pod/speaker gizmo. A short trip made shorter by Ricky to Hannah’s. Efforts today focused on installing some plumbing fixtures in Hannah’s Home, assembling some trusses for Hanna’s Hope and updating on-hand medical inventory lists.

The afternoon brought us the joy of playing several games with children from the orphanage across the street. It seems that after a labor intensive everyone is pretty spent, but announcement of the children’s arrival brings everyone a second wind :). Upon the children’s arrival, various versions of David’s infamous parachute game were played. The fun moved inside so the kids, big and small, could make some crafts. The kids left and we returned to Ole Grande for dinner and daily wrap up.

Ken

 Click to view We arrived at Eglesia Pentacostal Missionary church promply at…well, in time for church. We were the only ones there. The Pastor, Jorge, and his sister Gabriel said that we would begin. We scattered ourselves among the chairs and benches. No sooner had we gotten comfortable, than a busload of Canadians (from Samaritan’s purse) arrived with some orphans. NOW church could begin (I think we call this ‘Mike Turner Time’)!

In this service, everyone contributed. We sang several worship songs led by Gabriel and Jorge. Then the children were dismissed to Children’s Church (that’s when I ducked out!) Our own Pastor David gave a brief (impromptu) sermon, followed by the Canadians singing a couple of hymns. Suddenly, I was whisked away from my comfort zone among the toddlers! What’s going on? It was time for NWHUMC to lead a song. So, under the competitent leadership of Mike Turner (I had him recorded on my iPod and held the microphone close) we confidently proceeded with ‘Here I Am To Worship.’ Thanks, Mike! The service concluded with presentations from each Sunday School about what they learned that day and singing from the church women (BEAUTIFUL). It was VERY rewarding. After that, people milled about a bit and church just ended…well, ‘whenever’ (Did I mention Mike Turner time?) When all was done, it was hugs all around (and a kiss from God). What a day! —fay