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
