We awoke Saturday morning before dawn to bid the SAMAIR Base at Cashibococha farewell. We flew from Pucallpa to Lima with Marilyn for a day of exploring Lima. Peru's capital city is home to ten million people, one third of the country's population.
As our trip winds down, Michael's adventure is just beginning. We wished him well as he left our team for a week of exploring the Cuzco and Machu Picchu on his own.
South America Mission owns a house near the Lima airport. It acts as a kind of missionary boarding house for individuals and families traveling to and from Peru. A missionary may be on their way to a remote village somewhere in the country. When they travel from their home to Peru, they may need a place to stay before venturing to their destination. They contact SAM with information on their missionary agency, their name, and date of arrival. If one of the five rooms is available, they have a hospitable bed and breakfast waiting when they arrive.
Our team used the SAM house just for the day as a place to rest and prepare for our flights home. Marilyn also guided us through Lima to see many historical sites and enjoy a delicious Peruvian meal. We then visited the Inca Market to buy gifts for family and friends.
While walking the streets of Lima, I thought about the Shipibo people who live in the dense jungle near Pucallpa, and other indigenous Peruvian peoples. I thought about the missionaries from many different nations who were called by one Holy God to take His message to those who had not heard. The children and grandchildren of those missionaries carry that mantle today. They share the message in the outer reaches of the wilderness. They share the message in the middle of the cities. And Christ's commission is being fulfilled.
As we drive to the airport for our departure from this amazing place, we look back at our week with gratitude. Last night Scott guided us through a devotional based on 1 Corinthians 12. We discussed the body of Christ, and how each member is important. Some of us may seem unsightly to others, but Paul writes how those will be lifted up. Each part of the body was created specifically by God to do a good work. Praise God for His handiwork and how He can work through each one of us.
As our trip winds down, Michael's adventure is just beginning. We wished him well as he left our team for a week of exploring the Cuzco and Machu Picchu on his own.
South America Mission owns a house near the Lima airport. It acts as a kind of missionary boarding house for individuals and families traveling to and from Peru. A missionary may be on their way to a remote village somewhere in the country. When they travel from their home to Peru, they may need a place to stay before venturing to their destination. They contact SAM with information on their missionary agency, their name, and date of arrival. If one of the five rooms is available, they have a hospitable bed and breakfast waiting when they arrive.
Our team used the SAM house just for the day as a place to rest and prepare for our flights home. Marilyn also guided us through Lima to see many historical sites and enjoy a delicious Peruvian meal. We then visited the Inca Market to buy gifts for family and friends.
While walking the streets of Lima, I thought about the Shipibo people who live in the dense jungle near Pucallpa, and other indigenous Peruvian peoples. I thought about the missionaries from many different nations who were called by one Holy God to take His message to those who had not heard. The children and grandchildren of those missionaries carry that mantle today. They share the message in the outer reaches of the wilderness. They share the message in the middle of the cities. And Christ's commission is being fulfilled.
As we drive to the airport for our departure from this amazing place, we look back at our week with gratitude. Last night Scott guided us through a devotional based on 1 Corinthians 12. We discussed the body of Christ, and how each member is important. Some of us may seem unsightly to others, but Paul writes how those will be lifted up. Each part of the body was created specifically by God to do a good work. Praise God for His handiwork and how He can work through each one of us.
 |
| Huascarán: At 22,132 feet, it is the tallest mountain in Peru. |
 |
Our Team, minus Mike, in front of the Presidential Palace in Lima |
 |
| Marilyn and our Team watching the sunset on our last day in Peru. |
 | |||||
| Purple Pin: Where we served in Pucallpa Blue Dot: Where we toured on Day 8 in Lima Way North: Westover Church in Greensboro |
No comments:
Post a Comment