Another post, finally...
So, we´ve worked the last 4 days in Huacarpay. We spent most of our time on one house, actually deconstructing it so they can rebuild. It has been quite a process and we´ve really gotten to know several of the Peruvians who we are working with. Everyone is doing well, and we´ve been pretty healthy overall. No one was hurt while working, praise God! The people are incredibly grateful for the work we´ve done and it has been a great blessing for us and the Peruvians.
Last night we had a birthday party for Meghan, complete with cake, tradional music, and dancing. We also attended the missionary team meeting. Tonight we´re going to a cultural show and buffet in downtown Cusco along with some shopping. Tomorrow, we´ll see more of Cusco before leaving. We´ll see you on Saturday!
Jon, for the team
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Hanging out in Cusco...
Hey everyone following the Peru flood relief trip,
We're safe and sound in Cusco. We got in this morning after very uneventful travel. Our group went directly to church in San Jeronimo, the biggest Mennonite church in the area, that is a short busride outside of the city. After the service, we had lunch at the church and then went back to our hostel which is near the church. After napping and resting to adjust to the altitude, we walked around a local market and had supper at the church. Now we are hanging out at Ron and Regina Shultz's house where we're playing games with their family.
Tomorrow we'll begin our work in Huacarpay, which will be a short vanride away from San Jeronimo. We'll spend Monday-Thursday working in Huacarpay and Lucre. Our plan is to spend Wednesday evening with the missionary team and Thursday evening seeing the sites of downtown Cusco.
Everyone seems healthy and in good spirits. Please pray that we'll continue to be healthy and be able to form some really neat relationships with the people here as we are working.
Jon (for the group)
We're safe and sound in Cusco. We got in this morning after very uneventful travel. Our group went directly to church in San Jeronimo, the biggest Mennonite church in the area, that is a short busride outside of the city. After the service, we had lunch at the church and then went back to our hostel which is near the church. After napping and resting to adjust to the altitude, we walked around a local market and had supper at the church. Now we are hanging out at Ron and Regina Shultz's house where we're playing games with their family.
Tomorrow we'll begin our work in Huacarpay, which will be a short vanride away from San Jeronimo. We'll spend Monday-Thursday working in Huacarpay and Lucre. Our plan is to spend Wednesday evening with the missionary team and Thursday evening seeing the sites of downtown Cusco.
Everyone seems healthy and in good spirits. Please pray that we'll continue to be healthy and be able to form some really neat relationships with the people here as we are working.
Jon (for the group)
Friday, April 23, 2010
Hey folks,
Following our summer trip to Mennonite World Conference, there was money left in the group's budget. This has opened up the opportunity for several of us (Jon, Ashley, and Carl) to go to Peru along with 8 other Mennonite young adults from the Northeast. We're going back to Huacarpay and Lucre, Peru to help with flood relief. A couple of months ago, the towns there experienced devastating floods that destroyed nearly all the homes. We're going to help with cleanup, rebuilding, and just to encourage our Christian brothers and sisters in Peru. It is hard to say how often we'll actually get to update this blog while we are there, but check back and see if we post any updates or photos. We're heading out tomorrow, so keep us in your prayers!
If you'd like to help with flood relief in Peru by going or by donating money, please contact Eastern Mennonite Missions or visit their website at emm.org.
Jon
Following our summer trip to Mennonite World Conference, there was money left in the group's budget. This has opened up the opportunity for several of us (Jon, Ashley, and Carl) to go to Peru along with 8 other Mennonite young adults from the Northeast. We're going back to Huacarpay and Lucre, Peru to help with flood relief. A couple of months ago, the towns there experienced devastating floods that destroyed nearly all the homes. We're going to help with cleanup, rebuilding, and just to encourage our Christian brothers and sisters in Peru. It is hard to say how often we'll actually get to update this blog while we are there, but check back and see if we post any updates or photos. We're heading out tomorrow, so keep us in your prayers!
If you'd like to help with flood relief in Peru by going or by donating money, please contact Eastern Mennonite Missions or visit their website at emm.org.
Jon
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