Monday, December 19, 2011

Christmas outreach in Ayas

Kids, helpers, and parents gatheredAyas kids enjoy hot chocolate and Panetone (Christmas bread)Naider enjoys his treatsA big smile for the cameraWatching  puppet show performed by the Tarma youthKids enjoying their sweets
Marissa and Maritsa handing out PanetoneBoys clowning for the cameraAnibal shares his testimonyPresent time!Some boys couldn't wait to try out their new toysKarina distributing used clothing

Christmas outreach in Ayas, a set on Flickr.

Saturday we were privileged to be part of a Christmas party for the kids at Ayas. We've been accompanying Karina and Oscar to this rural farming community twice a month for Bible classes for the past three years. People from Lima, Tarma, the U.S., and Canada all contributed so the kids and their parents could have a memorable Christmas. Anibal and his family accompanied us, and several men listened attentively as he shared how God has changed his life. Thanks for your prayers for open doors in this community.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Concilio in Lima 2011

National Council pastors and delegatesDr. Delia preaching in front of the meeting theme bannerDr. Delia Nuesh-Olver preachingDr. Delia asking ordination questions of Pastor GuillermoDr. Delia Nuesh-Olver praying for Pastor GuillermoPastors praying with Pastor Guillermo and Carmen
Pastor Guillermo receivs his oridnation papersPaul, the lead singer of YemansaLucas playing the panpipes with Yemansa

Concilio in Lima 2011, a set on Flickr.

The annual gathering of Free Methodist pastors and delegates from around Peru was December 2-4 in Lima. Dr. Delia Nuesh-Olver came to preside along with Rev. Allison Coventry. The theme this year was "To Change is to Grow". Highlights were the ordination of Pastor Guillermo Lando with full pastor status and musical numbers from the Yanesha band "Yemansa". (You'll remember them from our trip to Alto Yurinaki earlier in the year.)