From 2012 Perú

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

What Lima Has To Offer


One of my favorite “best of” categories, the Biggest Surprise award goes to the destination that surpassed expectations or defied preconceived notions. And in 2011, Lima, Peru certainly fit the bill.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Greetings From Samuel Montes

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,


Receive my warm greetings and greetings from my wife and children in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I want you to know that thanks to God, we spent the year of 2011 without any major problems. We are confident of the love of Christ and we thank you for your caring and your support from the very first day we met.


I thank God that he has given me the privilege of visiting and interacting with many of my fellow believers and nonbelievers. I have been trying to guide them, encourage them spiritually and find material support for their families and churches. As a result of this, the Cristo Rey Church in Huanta finds itself wanting to work independently as zoned by geographic location. I hope it that all of this will prove for the glory of God. I am supporting the process with monthly outreach visits which fills me with great joy. I see the work we have done with and for them (pews, pulpits, shelves, pastoral bibles, and sleeping bags). All are a testimony of love that remain from your visit.


Brothers and Sisters in Christ, my whole family wishes that this Christmas will be days of peace and love in the family. We renew our commitment to Him. We pray that 2012 will be full of blessings and achievable commitments.


God bless you and a BIG HUG FOR EVERYONE.


Samuel Montes

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Roberta Tello Update


Sara and Rusty met with Yesenia Montes earlier today and received an update on Roberta Tello. Roberta’s left leg was amputated earlier this week. Yesenia reports that Roberta is in good spirits despite the trauma that she has experienced over the past couple of weeks. After a few more days in the hospital’s intensive care unit and additional recovery time, Roberta will begin physical therapy. Sara and Rusty hope to schedule a time to visit Roberta this weekend, but visiting hours for intensive care patients are very limited.

Radio Amauta held a fundraiser for Roberta two weeks ago and raised S./5,000 (approximately US$1,800) for Roberta’s medical expenses.

Please continue to keep our dear sister in your thoughts and prayers. As I hear more news, I will pass it along.

Yesenia sends hugs to all!

Randy