I had a great time during our break at Nazca. I got feeling better the day after I posted my last blog. It was a great time of rest and hearing the testimonies of all the other summer missionaries.
One thing our team had been lacking was a time to study the Bible together. We have begun to implement this every morning after breakfast. We began reading through 1 peter. Pray that we will continue to read the Bible daily as a group and be encouraged by each other daily.
We studied English with Dr. Chavez for the second time, and we were excited to hear that Gloria wants to come also and has been inviting many other people to study english with us. We talked about the study this morning, and decided that we will be telling them the "creation to Christ" story a few sentences at a time in English over the next few weeks so that anyone who wants to learn english will be able to hear the gospel.
Gerica went to Lima after Nazca to meet up with her Tennessee Baptist Convention person Stacey, and they arrived here in Vilcas yesterday.
Last night we went to study with Virginia but she was at a meeting. We went to Emma´s house today to help her out but she wasn´t there. This happens a lot so we just have to be patient.
Today Gerica and Miriam helped out at Gloria´s and Gloria probably invited more people to our english class tonight with Dr. Chavez. Today at 3, Miriam will teach the girls a Bible story in the Plaza, and today at 3:30, I will be talking with Alfredo Chatte in his office and hopefully will have a chance to practice english and study the creation story.
Lord please give me the words to say because I am inadequate. I pray for good conversation with Alfredo, and hope to hear more about what he believes (I saw a Bible verse on his wall), but he hasn´t been extremely outspoken about Christianity except wanting a Bible in English to read.
Tonight at Virginia´s if Reynaldo shows up, we will review the Bible verses on the relationship between parents and children. Otherwise we will go over the passage in Romans 10 about how can people believe in what they have not heard, and how can they hear unless someone preaches, and how can someone preach unless they are sent. So it will be about them sharing the gospel with other people.
Lord we lift all of these things up to you. Bless them, and may we bring glory to you through them.
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It is so uplifting to hear about your summer adventures! May God continue to keep you safe, it sounds as if you are learning and growing. As well as allowing God to use you!
ReplyDeletePrayers, Bethany
Mark,
ReplyDeleteIt is good to catch up on your blog. It sounds like the Lord has given you a variety of experiences! I am so pumped about how God is using you and teaching you in Peru. God bless you as you continue.
Kelly Randolph
Mark
ReplyDeleteHoping all is well with you and God is continuing to work in the lives of those you are ministering to. May He continue to draw you to Himself for the strength and power needed to share the gospel with these dear people He's placed in your life.
Gayle