Well after yesterday's events today was a welcome change of pace. We started off the day by going to the church to meet up with everyone who is involved with Vacation Bible School in Cerropon. When we got there, Coco, one of our Peruvian friends from the church was there with his moto-taxi. He insisted on taking Elli, Leah and I to Cerropon in the moto-taxi. It was a really nice start to the day. When we got to Cerropon, we were greeted by cheering children and a lot of hugs and kisses. The kids here are just so cute. We sang a lot of songs, learned a Bible lesson, and did some activities. The kids wanted to hear us sing in English, so we sang "Who's the King of the Jungle" which they know in Spanish. After all of the formal learning was done, we played games with the kids. Elli was pulled in about 18 different directions by the kids. I taught some girls a few phrases in English, and Leah, Roonie and Parker were busy playing various games with kids. All of these kids just love to learn, it is amazing! When we were about ready to go back to the church, Coco showed up again on his moto-taxi and again insisted that he drive us to the church. When we got there, the girls went home to change into our work clothes. Leah, Parker and Elli went back to Virgin de la Paz to work on our wall project while Roonie and I painted at the church. When it was time to go for lunch, Coco and the other girls came on the moto-taxi and picked me up to go home. The Peruvian guys that we have gotten to know are so nice, and they are always watching out for us. We got the sense today that they were taking extra measures to make sure that we are safe. We are in good hands here. After lunch, we had the rest of the day off, so we just rested and hung out. It was very nice to be able to take a break and get rejuvenated and refocused.
Thank you so much for all the prayers. Please pray for continued safety for our team. Also pray for the four young men who robbed us, that God would touch their lives in a powerful way. Pray for the hearts and minds of the kids that we are teaching in Cerropon, that they would be filled with the Holy Spirit and the love of Christ.
All of your comments are so encouraging. Thank you so much for all the support!
Lindsay for Team Peru
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Hi Linds and Team,
Good to hear about your happy day. The kids do sound so cute - amazing and eager to learn.
Praying for the hearts of the men who robbed you is just what Jesus would have done, I think!
The weather is cold here.
I look forward to the blog every day.
Love Donna
Hi Lins & Team Peru.... you sound bright and positive about all your experiences and that is great! Your baby sister is 17 today and we'll have cake at the school after bball game. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers... Love, Mama
Glad to hear everyone is well, and having a relaxing day.
-Chris
Hi Team Peru
Thanks for your good updates. D Groups leaders had special prayer for you yesterday and the whole school is keeping you in their hearts and prayers. Thanks Eli and Lindsay for your good comments on the blog yesterday and today in spite of your scary experience.
You are “the Incredibles” because Incredible Jesus lives in you and you have drawn on His strength to overcome a very traumatic experience.
Bless you all- you are in our thoughts and prayers
Pastor Rob
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