Peru: Day 5
Last day of medical clinics were held at villa el Salvador. Eye clinic
had 39 individuals; medical 22; dental 25 and 39 people went to the
spiritual talk with 6 new believers! The sewing ministry started this
afternoon and the children enjoyed crafts and games. Mario had an opportunity
to do some painting on the 3rd floor of the church.
Peru: Day 4 Another fantastic day in Peru. Clinics were held in Chavin today. There were 96 individuals who had vitals taken; 69 people got eyeglasses today; 55 got fluoride toothbrushes and toothpaste; 28 children did crafts; 45 in medical; 6 rededicated their life to Jesus and 22 came to know the Lord today. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!
Peru: Day 3
The first day of clinics brought lots of activity in Brisas. The eye clinic saw 53 people; dental clinic treated 85 people; medical examined 53 people; 30 children attended activities but most exciting news of all? Satan lost 26 souls. Yes, 26 individuals accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior!
Peru: Day 2
Great turnout at worship service today. Over 80 adults and 30 children. Pam and Brenda shared their testimonies then Mario led us in worship. Pastor Tito Torres closed the service with communion. The team went throughout Villa el Salvador making preparations for the medical clinics that will start tomorrow.
Peru: Day 1
After 39 hours of travel and 7 meals we are out on the mission fields in
Lima Peru! We held children festivals in Chavin and Brisas with the
largest first day turnout in both places. We had 25&30 respectively.
Malawi Mission Report #12
In case you
are wondering where report 11 is, Curt filed that one in my behalf yesterday.
Today was to
be a restful day at Lake Malawi. However, there was some business for Curt and
me. We stopped by the Baptist Clinic in Salima, about 2 hours outside
Lillongwe, to meet with the director. She spoke with us for a while about
details relating to the health station Curt is planning in Kamoyo. There was
much good information, including guidance on obtaining medicines, the best site
in the village for the dispensary, staffing issues, and the like. We then made
our way to the Sunbird Resort on the shores of the Lake. The setting is
beautiful. On the horizon are low, vague mountains, the border of Mozambique.
The waters of the lake are blue with gentle waves at the shore. Some of us
spent time on the sandy beach while others sat up at the table awaiting our
lunch. There was the occasional monkey, and a couple of small but determined
birds were trying to make away with the rolls.
On the way
back we stopped at a row of vendors selling wood carvings, reed items, and the
like. Bargains were to be had, and everyone shopped for gifts and memories.
Then away and back to Lillongwe, to the Msamba guest house.
Tonight dinner
was at Msamba, and we dined with Pastor Blackson, Peter, and Lewis—all from our
Malawian team. Curt and I discussed the health station and some possibilities
for church planting and leadership in Chiwoza and Mkangamira.
I will not
have access to this computer to send these reports after tonight. Curt will
probably follow-up tomorrow with his iPad
Matters for praise: It has been
a good trip, with many people—children, youth, and adults, reached with the
Gospel. We are all of us thankful for God’s call and blessing on our work here.
I wish you could see these ladies and young people in action! You have sent a
great team to the villages here.
Matters for prayer: Please
continue to pray for our safety in travel. Tomorrow we minister half-day in a
neighborhood, then say our good-byes to out interpreters/friends. Sunday we are
away to the states.
Thank you
again for praying with us. You share in the results of our work here.
Ray Smith
Malawi Team
India
1 Team: Day 8
We had the opportunity to visit a Tibetan history museum today. It
really opened our eyes to all the strife and hardships that the Tibetans have
had to face as a result of the Chinese overtaking their country and, it helped
us understand their mindset, especially when it comes to spiritual things.
In addition, we visited a Buddhist monastery and temple. Practically
everywhere we looked we saw prayer wheels, flags, or mantras with hundreds of
people trying to earn themselves more merit. It is heartbreaking to see so many
lost people, trusting in their own works to "save" them. Praise God
for making a way of salvation for us, not dependent our own good deeds, but
only through His Son!
In the evening we got the
chance to have dinner with a God-honoring family and another brother in Christ,
encouraging them and also being encouraged. It was a blessing and challenge to
be able to see how this family is following God in this country and impacting those
around them.
Hannah Seaton
India 1 Team
India 1: Day 7
Today our team, accompanied by Dave
and Mary, flew to a mountainous region in Northern India. We flew up together
and admired the breath taking landscape of the mountains. The air at a higher
elevation was refreshing to the team after being in Delhi for the last
week. It is very green in Northern India
and there are so many species of birds/eagles as well as baboons and elephants.
Later in the day we walked up from our
hotel on very steep hills to see more of the area and have dinner with new
friends. It was very encouraging to hear the two brothers in Christ stories
about their testimony. They are political refugees. They aren't afforded many
rights in India, they weren't given any documentation to solidify themselves as
citizens of any nation. When they learned about Christ and his rescuing love
their lives were transformed. It was encouraging to hear their faith and their
mission to learn more by going to school so that they can better defend their
faith.
It has been apparent for us on this
trip of the expansiveness of God's kingdom and it has been a blessing to hear
so many stories from believers. We are praying for opportunities to interact
and connect with the people of the area and to see Christ glorified in that. We
ask for your continued prayer for our team as we approach the last few days of
our travel.
Lance
India 1 Team
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
