"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

Saturday, September 29, 2012

~High In The Andes: Hiking In Cumbe Mayo, Peru & Spending Time With The Youth In Matara~

CUMBE MAYO
High in the Andes, the Cajamarca culture (200 AD – 800 AD) built stone roads throughout the mountains, as well as an extensive system of aqueducts known as Cumbe Mayo. Meaning Thin Rivers in Quechua, these aqueducts were used to store water in the rainy season and distribute it in the dry season. Surrounding Cumba Mayo is the stone forest named "Los Frailones" after the eroded stones that resemble hooded monks (frailes).*
View of Cumbe Mayo

View Of A Threshing Floor (Circle) On Top of the Mountain Ridge
threshing floor is a specially flattened surface, usually circular and paved, where a farmer would thresh the grain harvest and then winnow it, before the advent of threshing machines from the nineteenth century onwards. The threshing floor was either owned by the entire village or by a single family. It was usually located outside the village in a place exposed to the wind.*

River Loving The Rocks

Jamie, bottom right sitting in the fields, soaking in the amazing view!

"The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
    The skies display his craftsmanship."~Psalm 19:1

Ancient Hieroglyphics Inside The Cave From Early Civilizations

Sean, River & Sailor Coming Through The Caves

SERVING OTHERS IN LOVE
"Create in me a clean heart, O God,

And renew a steadfast spirit within me."
~Psalm 51:10

View of the Cajamarca Valley

Autumn Getting Hugs From Jamie 
(Thanking God that Autumn's Foot Healed Completely From An Infection Caused By A Cut...
Thank You Dr. Walker For Helping To Take Care Of Her!)

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WEDNESDAY FUN IN MATARA

Infinite Value Of Knowing Christ Jesus My Lord
"I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.
 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ."
~Philippians 3:7-9a

"She opens her arms to the poor
    and extends her hands to the needy."
~Proverbs 31:20

Sean Jumping With Autumn

LOVING on the Little Ones...They Are All So Sweet & Precious

Thank You Chan & Kate Austin For The Awesome Beach Ball...
the kids LOVE playing with it all over the field!

Volley With Raquel


This little girl volunteered to help lead praise & worship time in front of all of her peers!

Singing Their Hearts Out

After A Long Afternoon ~ We Made A Stop At A Local Tienda In Matara For Some Coca-Cola (Sean's Favorite) & Bubblegum (Kid's Favorite)!

Beautiful Sunset On Our Drive Home
"When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers -
the moon and the stars you set in place-"
~Psalm 8:3


* Ancient Ruins of Northern Peru (http://ezinearticles.com/?Ancient-Ruins-of-Northern-Peru&id=5874121)
*Threshing Floor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threshing_floor)

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