"For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being ROOTED and grounded in LOVE, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the LOVE of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen."

~Ephesians 3:14-21

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

NC TEAM ARRIVES SAFELY BACK HOME

MANY THANKS
Thank you Rick and Sarah for all your faithful years of coming to Peru for short-term mission work. What a blessing it was to see you and the North Carolina team! We thank God for keeping you all safe as you returned home...we are already counting the days until you return again!

Thank you for all that your team did for our family and so many others in this area!
We LOVE you all very, very much!

The kids already miss you...
Autumn still wants to spend the night at your house when we are in NC to play with the girls!
After all those years of seeing Lucy growing up...and now you're holding her new baby girl, Abigail!

THE BIG JUMP AT LLACANORA FALLS


LLACANORA WATERFALLS
Rick ~ as Larry always says, "NEXT TIME" we will bring you here to play with us!

Hopefully, if you finally get to see the waterfalls next year, this can be a special treat for your 25 years of love and service that you have given to the people of Cajamarca!
Thank you Ben, Kay, Willis, Glenda, Ken, Dale, Rick, Sarah, Bill, and Buddy for EVERYTHING!
We are going to miss seeing our North Carolina friends until you return...we love you all!
~ River, Lake, Sailor, & Autumn

"Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
~Joshua 1:9b

Monday, May 28, 2012

Spending the Last Day Together with the NC Team

VISITING MATARA EARLY SUNDAY MORNING

"Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near."
~Hebrews 10:24-25

Matara Iglesia Bautista

Greeting the Members!

The children singing beautiful songs lifting up their voices to our Lord!

Shirley arrived with her incredible smile!

Calling each child by name to present them their new Bible, Certificate, and Cross and to thank them
for attending the 3 Day Bible School! 
They blessed our hearts in so many ways...what an honor and privilege to worship together in God's house!


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VISTING THE ALDEA ORPHANAGE

"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you."
~ James 1:27


Willis, Ben, and Bill bring lots of marbles each year...all the children in the orphanage LOVE to play and try to roll close to the prize...the oversized marble!

NC Team members brought many photos of the children taken in years past...the children love to see them and keep copies to hold on to showing their family with them from the States!

The orphans love visitors...lots of HUGS and KISSES!

Edwin wanted me to take his picture over and over and keep showing him what he looks like from the camera view!

Handful of Marbles!

Pray for each child in the Aldea Orphage...once the children turn 18 years old...they are sent out into the WORLD...with no family and very few personal belongings! We are so thankful for the support and love that Villa Milagro gives by opening up doors to tell them about JESUS CHRIST and the BECA (Scholarships) which helps them get more education or job training...and to help them
COPE with being all alone in the WORLD after leaving the orphanage!

The NC Team could not leave without serving some YUMMY ice-cream!

Smiles on their faces...as they came back for MANY refills...some wanting 6-7 cones of the delicious
vanilla ice-cream (helado)!

Bill posing for a picture with the BOYS!

They all look after one another...they become each others FAMILY...many times the older children taking care of the younger children!

Thank you to many from NC who made these beautiful pillow case dresses...Sarah and Kay picking out all the girls a special dress to keep!

BEAUTIFUL GIRLS!

The boys received socks, candy, and toys!

LOVING AS JESUS LOVED
"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
~John 8:32


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ONE BODY WITH MANY PARTS

"All of you together are Christ's body, and each of you is a part of it." 
~ 1 Corinthians 12:27


Coming together to pray for the upcoming construction of the New Church Annex of Monte Sion!


IN AN AREA WHERE THERE ARE NO EVANGELICAL CHURCHES

"Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” 
~ Matthew 9:35-38

Saturday, May 26, 2012

THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE!

JOY IS IN THE AIR

"This is the day the LORD has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it."
~Psalm 118:24

NC Team making our kids wooden trucks...they loved sanding them and watching the men work in the wood shop!
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Autumn found out that a package came in the mail...THANK YOU Robert & Brenda Reuter for all that you have done for our family! The kids loved EVERYTHING in the care package!

Lots of special goodies from our friends, Max & Livia Reuter...we miss you guys!
Sailor loving the new coloring books and crayons!
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NC Volunteer Team Helping to Host a Community Outreach & Youth Fellowship Event

MENTOR & DISCIPLEdevelop a personal, growing relationship with an individual person.
Pastor Helmer fellowshipping with his youth!

Many THANKS to Pastor Juan Carlos for sharing the Gospel Message with the adults, youth, and children!

The girls loving to VOLLEY!


Thanks to many adults who showed up and helped with this event!

NC Team made the CORN-HOLE game for the youth and children to play with...this was their first time EVER playing this American game!

Thank you to our other missionary friends for all the support you gave us...Carrie~the kids LOVED getting their faces painted...THANK YOU!

Teaching God's Word!

100 People Arrived (Adults, Youth, and Children)...everyone heard about how JESUS died on the CROSS to save us from our sins and how we can all have ETERNAL LIFE!

BLESSINGS FROM ABOVE
After the message, three young girls accepted JESUS CHRIST as their personal LORD and SAVIOR...please pray for them as they begin their new walk of FAITH! Pray for courage and strength as they live their lives serving our LORD!

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
~John 3:16

Lots of Smiles!

Futbol(Soccer) is still their favorite!

Many CROSSES were donated from the NC Volunteer Team!

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
~Philippians 4:13

Dr. Walker and his family (Elkin, NC) donated this parachute...the younger kids LOVE raising the chute and running under to make a tent!

Adding lots of COLOR to their CROSSES

Youth and Kids of all ages enjoyed all the games, crafts, bible study, and fellowship!
THANK YOU VILLA MILAGRO VOLUNTEERS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK IN
MAKING THIS DAY SO SPECIAL FOR MANY!

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LOVE AND SUPPORT FROM HOME

FAITH Mission Support
POOR MAN'S SUPPER & BAKE SALE
Beulah Baptist Church
Statesville, North Carolina

Many hours of preparation and planning for this special occasion!
Sewing pillows & dresses, designing beautiful bracelets, supporting and sharing with others
about the mission in PERU, and so much more!

Thank you God for putting these AMAZING ladies in our lives and for all the encouragement they give us each step of the way on this FAITH JOURNEY!


Jean Roseman, Betty Guthrie, Linda Anderson, and Lou Ann Dyson

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING AND FOR YOUR HEART FOR MISSIONS AND SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST!

We wish we were there...these desserts look DELICIOUS!!!
Thank you Mom (Sue Heath) for helping to provide my favorite dessert...I LOVE YOU! ~Sean

Thank you to our church family and many individuals listed above for making all the baked goods to donate! If you name is not listed and was accidentally left off this list, please accept our apology from the bottom of our hearts. We know many were dropped off and names may have been missed!

Preparing for the Supper...lots of hard work from so many back home!

Thank you ladies for serving and a SPECIAL THANKS for all the individuals below who donated their time, helped provide food, and gave many supplies that were needed for the Poor Man's Supper! We GREATLY appreciate all that you have done to support our family!

Gary & Lou Ann Dyson
Brad & Lorrie Warren and Makayla
Sandy Edmonds
Pat Clanton
Betty Weycker
Joann Forsyth
Jean Roseman
Linda Anderson
Cheryl Dellinger
Josh & Crystal Weddington
Casie & Stone Dyson

Beulah Baptist Church
Children (CHRISTIANS) In Action
We love this poster and hearing about all the wonderful things you have done!

Thank you to many in the community who came out to support this event...this really means a lot to our family!

Jean Roseman
Our PRAYER WARRIOR

Made with LOVE from the Button Club Ladies at Beulah Baptist Church



Thank you for sharing the Ministry here in Cajamarca! Words cannot fully express how grateful we are for so many friends and family that help to support us in so many ways as our family serves in this area of Peru!

THANK YOU FOR FAITHFULLY SERVING OUR LORD THROUGH 
THE TALENTS AND GIFTS HE HAS GIVEN EACH ONE OF YOU!

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FAST ASLEEP ON HER DADDY'S LAP
LONG DAY FOR AUTUMN...TOO MUCH EXCITEMENT AND FUN!