"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, May 23, 2015

First Baptist Church: Our First Baptismal Service In Curahuasi, Peru

Unity and Diversity in the Body

Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many. ~1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Many Gathered Here At The Local Spring Fed Pool To Celebrate This Special Day With 10 New Brothers & Sisters In Christ








Celebrating The Lord's Supper 
With Our Friends & Family




"Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." 
~Luke 15:7

For This Child We Prayed

Just weeks away from meeting our new baby boy - we are so filled with joy as we wait for the day of his arrival. Thank you, Simonybelen Giesbrecht, for capturing some photos last week to help us to always remember this special time. We were so blessed today to find out that my mom will be traveling to Peru soon in hopes to be here for the delivery. Please pray for her as she prepares to travel - the Heath kids cannot wait to be reunited with their “Nana".





Friday, May 8, 2015

The Work Continues...Praising God For The Resources That Are Coming In

THE ALMA TEAM TAKING A BREAK FROM THE 
ALMA CHILDREN'S HOME 
TO HELP OUR LOCAL CHURCH FAMILY
First Independent Baptist Church of Curahuasi

Working Together To Put In A 
Concrete Floor For The Church Sanctuary


Thank You, Lord, For Providing The Materials Needed
For This Growing Church Family

STUDY GOD'S WORD EACH WEEK 
AT THE ALAMEDA SCHOOL 




ARCA DE NOE
Learning About Noah's Ark

AND GOD'S PROMISES

THANK YOU TO SO MANY WHO HAVE SENT MANY 
CRAFTS AND SUPPLIES FOR TEACHING


SURPRISING THE KIDS WITH 
AN AMERICAN CANDY
~Yummy Twizzlers~



They were not sure if they should eat them...or just use them as toys!

UPDATE FROM THE 
CHILDREN'S HOME CONSTRUCTION

Rebuilding The Rock Wall For The Water Canal

Connected To The New Bridge 
Clearing The Land
Gathering Rocks All Over The Area For The Water Canal
Preparing For The Work...
Praying The Rain Waters Will Not Flood The Property
 
On A Trip To Pick Up A Cement Mixer To Use
WE RAN INTO A LANDSLIDE

Temporary Road Block
The Wall Is Going Up

Another Crew Working On The Construction Worksite Building
To House All The Supplies & Tools
Preparing The Foundation

Ready To Pour

Working Late Hours To Get It Done
So Thankful For The Workers
& The Amazing Concrete Work That They Have Done

Lead me in your truth and teach me,
    for you are the God of my salvation;
    for you I wait all the day long.
~Psalm 25:5

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Life In Peru: Heath Kids In Curahuasi

“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, 
the fruit of the womb a reward.”
~Psalm 127:3

AUTUMN
~is growing up too fast~



RIVER & LAKE
~enjoying swim class at their new school~


ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS
~easter camping trip with dad~
hiking.to.the.glacier.lake.humantay















HEATH KIDS
~view of their new school~



EASTER SCHOOL PLAY
~performing in the greatest story ever told~





OLYMPIC SCHOOL GAMES
~first field day for the heath kids~