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7月31日 From the NLIC Peru Missions TeamSubject: Adventures in Kusi [Peru]
Buenos tardes a nuestra familia en Cristo! (Good Afternoon to our family in Christ!)
We have arrived here in Kusi. Below are some highlights of our time here
so far.
1) Kusi- Kusi continues to grow more and more in its beauty located in the
"Alps of Peru" and its number of buildings. At this point in time, they have 6
bungalows for the work teams, a kitchen, cafeteria, school, dorms for the boys,
house for the dorm parents, and several other buildings under construction. It
has come a long way from 3 years ago when I was here and there were only two
buidlings with roofs and no windows or doors.
2) Boys- The number of [street] boys [(boys abandoned by their parents)] here at Kusi has grown from 5 last year to 22
this year. They range in ages from 8 to 18. What a fun group they are filled
with energy and smiles! We eat every meal with the boys and in the afternoons
and evenings we spend social time with them. They love to play soccer against
us, and most of the time they win. Last night, they performed choreographies
for us to Latino Christian music. I tell you, they definitely have rhythm and
put us gringos to shame¨) Tonight, they are going to teach us some of their
dances. The choreographies are a positive way to channel the boys energy while
incorporating much of their culture.
3) Construction Work- From 9am to 4pm, we help the workers in the
construction of the buildings at Kusi. We have been doing everything from
making adobe bricks, hoisting adobe bricks up ladders on to the tops of the new
buildings, wheelbarrowing adobe and rocks to where they are needed, jumping in
the mud and hay to make the adobe (my personal favorite), etc. We definitely
end each day tired and sore, but joyful knowing that we are serving our Peruvian
brothers and sisters in Christ.
4) Prayer Requests- We would ask for prayer for continued safety in the
construction work and good health. On Thursday, VBS will begin for the boys at
Kusi and the surrounding area. Pray that all the details will come together and
we have the opportunity to spread the Gospel and the love of Christ to the young
people of Yungay (the surrounding pueblo). Pray for continued unity within our
team and protection from Satan´.s attack. On a ligher note, I know that many of
us would appreciate prayers for warm showers too:)
These are only a few of the highlights of what God is doing here. Our team
will be very excited to fill in all the details when we return.
Blessings,
Kari on behalf of the team 7月25日 1656 or 2007?John Owen wrote, “If vain spending of time, idleness, unprofitableness in men’s places, envy, strife, variance [inconsistency], emulations, wrath, pride, worldliness (1 Corinthians 1) be badges of Christians, we have them on us in abundance” (Mortification of Sin, 2006:56). The Height of VillainyJohn Owen makes a fantastic point in his book The Mortification of Sin. Our sin is never content with the ground it has gained in our lives. All sin wants to grow. Bitterness wants to grow to outbursts of anger. Lust to adultery. Greed to larceny. Sin is not content with being small, that is why we must always be on guard against it. “Every rise of the lust, might it have its course, would come to the height of villainy; it is like the grave, that is never satisfied” (Mortification of Sin, page 12). Don't Let Down Your GuardJohn Owen - “When sin lets us alone we may let sin alone;
but as sin is never less quiet than when it seems to be most quiet, and its waters
of for the most part deep when they are still, so ought our contrivances against it to be vigorous at all times and in all
conditions, even where there is least suspicion.” (Mortification of Sin, page 11 (2001), 51
(2006)) 7月17日 The Desires of JesusNow that is the will of God which Christ both did and taught. Humility in conversation; steadfastness in faith; modesty in words; justice in deeds; mercifulness in works; discipline in morals; to be unable to do a wrong, and to be able to bear a wrong when done; to keep peace with the brethren; to love God with all one's heart; to love Him in that He is a Father; to fear Him in that He is God ... this is to fulfill the will of the Father. - Cyprian Love and Country MusicIs this the progression of love in our culture (according to famous country songs)?
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