Nate Henderson was here these past few weeks and took pictures for Peru Mission. Thank you, Nate! *photo credit Nate Henderson

Puesta en Marcha

Greetings at last from Peru! Thank you for your faithful prayers and for your financial support. God provided for all my financial needs so that I was able to buy a plane ticket and leave August 22^nd. It was God’s work and provision that I was only in the States for 3 months. Thank you again. God is indeed faithful. What happened to the rest of August? I am still trying to figure that out myself. Week one was the Reese family reunion. God blessed our time greatly. I really enjoyed getting to know each family better especially Paul as he came down from Pennsylvania for more than a week! And thanks be to God, for a safe arrival! I have enjoyed catching up with people and getting back into a groove. The initial arrival was a big shock. Going back and forth between Peru and the States is like being transported to another world and obviously I wasn’t ready for it. Brain overload! The language changes, the panorama changes from lush vegetation and blue sky to mountainous desert and gray skies. Since Peru is below the equator, the seasons are opposite those of the United States, so it is currently winter in Peru. However, spring is already on its way so I am enjoying 60-70° weather with sunny blue skies. Once the arrival weariness and shock wore off, it was truly wonderful to get back involved in the world here; to worship with the Body of Christ in Spanish, catch up with friends, sing and pray Sunday afternoon with the Mission, eat Peruvian food, and walk all over town.

I moved to a different location of town so I have been learning the ropes of this part and where to get this that and the other as well as which buses to take to different parts of town. I am living with Yvette, a single missionary working as a nurse in the Wichanzou medical clinic. It has been interesting coming back as a missionary instead of an intern. My role in the Mission has changed which also changes how I interact with the missionaries.

After discussing various ideas with Allen, the main plan of action comes down to the following: First to network and evangelize in the music community by teaching violin, planning concerts, and hanging out together possibly doing a seminar on Bach his life, works (musical), and faith and secondly to head up a classical style of musicians for church. This would give me the opportunity to introduce more hymns to the congregation as well as provide the opportunity for trained musicians to come and play with us. This month, I am praying how to begin these things and who God would have me teach violin and invest in. Please pray for wisdom as I renew friendships and become re-accustomed to speaking constant Spanish. I have been very tired J

My new address which is valid until December is:

Avenida Fatima 113

Trujillo, Peru

South America