Leaders' Retreat 2013

Leaders' Retreat 2013, a set on Flickr.

Our next visitors were Pastor Vern and Deb Saile from JR's home church in Gowanda, NY. They were the main speakers at a retreat for pastors and other church leaders and their spouses that took place in Lima April 18-20. We learned about families in ministry and taking time out for a Sabbath rest. I think the participants especially enjoyed conversing with like-minded people.

Afterwards the Sailes spent a week at our home in Tarma, getting to know local ministries and preaching at a couple churches. We look forward to our continued partnership with them and the Gowanda FM Church.

Karen's Visit

Karen's Visit, a set on Flickr.

April 8-16 we were pleased to host our friend Karen from Parma, NY. Karen has come on a couple of previous teams. This was her first solo visit. She shared equipment and continued her friendship with local firefighters. She also presented a first-aid class to youth in Huaricolca and met with some pastors to plan for a proposed future team from her home church. A highlight was a surprise visit to church from the Tarma firefighters.