Affirming and Praying

Hello brethren

Thanks for actually taking the time for reading this letter, the church in Pueblo Viejo has been a little inconsistent again and that is kind of frustrating because im trying to do everything i can on my hands to encourage them but they go back and forth. This is totally teaching me patience as the Lord was patient with me also. Because of that i've decided to be more intentional on discipling people so the Lord has provided so far two opportunities. The first is discipline Sani and her sons and neighbors, we are studying the book of 1 John. Also I was introduced to a man named Zacarias who lives in the area of pueblo viejo but he goes to another church that does not have a pastor, when i met him, he was attending a day seminar lead by a group of pastors from cuzco, they were learning hermeneutics and exegesis. I asked him if he would like someone to come to his house and disciple him, he gladly said yes and now im teaching him on saturdays theology, we are going through doctrine of scriptures. So that is encouraging in contrast of not having a lot of people at church being committed. After both groups we talk and have fellowship so that takes most of my afternoon so im glad im investing that day to disciple.


I still seeking opportunities to keep discipling people, i am praying for them to be stir up to want to learn more of the word of God. I had kind of new experiences for me to counsel like Angel from pueblo Viejo who's partner left with his kid ad he didnt know what to do and he wouldn't listen either but the Lord gave me patience with the situation. Or this other angel who lives in town, he uses drugs to not feel the pain he have with his girl, she works in a bar brothel, and is a mess up situation but is what the Lord has called us to do, to seek what is lost.

There is a few people that are concern for the commitment of the people at church and im trying to spend time with them the most also, so they can learn how to encourage others, this is a hard task because they don't always have time. But we trust the Lord that He will work in a mighty them to draw them to himself.

Pray Requests

Character: pray to keep growing in faith, humility, love and faithfulness to the Lord and showing it to the people. Also for wisdom to respond: there has been a few times when young ladies have asked inappropriate double sense questions to see how far I go in my answer. I mostly ignore it and them in the way but also i dont want to be taken as a Jerk, so pray they can see the love of God as I try to make them see the dignity in them that they dont understand.

2. The church: Pray that the church grows in number but most important in commitment and a passion for the Lord. There is people being awaken but we need to be awaken as a group. Prayer meetings are being more fruitful so PRAISE THE LORD to left and to the right. (If you are baptist you may not be allowed to move) JK

3. Job Interview: i have an interview via Skype on october 3rd to work in the states next summer so i can make money to continue my education. Please pray for this, or for me to find any other job to work to go to school.

4. Next Pastor: because of this, my term ends on april, so pray that the Lord will raise a man to lead the church. There has been a person whom has been asked for it but please pray for it, the church here is also praying for it.

5. Family: pray for my family, that they come to the Lord and for my mom and my sister to be affirmed. They go to the church i go in lima when i am in lima.

6. Missionaries in Peru: Walter and Gabriela Isse (church in lima), Tj and Pamela Lindsey (working with kids in caja de agua) Buddy and Loren Fitzgerald (church in la plaza in PM), Daniel and Becky Nunez (Church in la joya), Bud and Laura Lenz (Orphanage in Peru) Dan and Ruthie Nagao ( deaf church and library), scott and tracy Blackburn (girls rehab house in PM)

7. Finances: The Lord has provided what i need so im grateful for the generosity the Lord uses to bless me. Pray that i always be wise to administrate what He has given to me.

8. Christmas in Pueblo Viejo: im planing and praying to do an activity in Pueblo viejo for christmas, is what we normally do in Peru. The goal is reach 350 dollars and make a program for the kids and feed them. Also give them a christmas gift which not many of them would have the chance to get since pueblo viejo is a very poor area. Consider prayerfully donating for this activity and if you are interested answer this email to check the options.


Thank you for your prayers and your time to read this update.