The Salazars are safe and sound in Lima . They are currently enjoying lunch in a nice restaurant in the city. They are scheduled to fly out tonight at midnight.
They have asked us to pray about a situation they are working to get resolved: When they went to Budget to return their vehicle this morning, the company told them there has been major damage to the vehicle and the Salazars are responsible for paying for it. John & Olga have met up with Bro. Tate, who works for the IMB, and he is helping them. He told them that he has not rented vehicles from Budget in many years because of such incidences. He is going to give them information about going through the local Toyota dealership. He is also going to see that they get a second opinion from an independent mechanic. Pray that this situation is resolved quickly and peacefully, and that a good relationship can be established with a reputable company who can provide our future teams with vehicles.
They send their love and well wishes and look forward to getting home tomorrow.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Update from Peru
"Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen." Eph3:20-21
John called the church today with the following updates:
On Monday night John taught ESL to some University professors. They had to stop the session because the lights went out.
On Tuesday night they led a Bible study and had 20 in attendance, including children.
Tonight John will again teach ESL to the University professors. He asks for prayer that he will be effective. He believes one of the professors made a profession of faith last night.
On Friday night they will lead another Bible Study.
On Saturday John and Olga will participate in the wedding ceremony of Oscar and Carmen. Oscar is the hotel manager. The Salazar’s led Oscar and Carmen to the Lord last week. In the process of talking with them about their commitment to Christ Oscar and Carmen made the decision to officially marry. John and Olga are excited and he shared about their plans to get a wedding cake and rings for the ceremony.
On July 29 the Salazar’s will travel to another village and share their testimony before returning to Lima to make their way back to the US.
Thus far there have been 5 known professions of faith, including Oscar and Carmen. They have discovered other believers, more than they anticipated. They ask for our continued prayers as they lead the Bible study and witness each day.
Their health has been good but going up and down the mountains has been a little rough on Olga. John said it is very cold there. They send a “howdy” to everyone and look forward to being home soon.
John called the church today with the following updates:
On Monday night John taught ESL to some University professors. They had to stop the session because the lights went out.
On Tuesday night they led a Bible study and had 20 in attendance, including children.
Tonight John will again teach ESL to the University professors. He asks for prayer that he will be effective. He believes one of the professors made a profession of faith last night.
On Friday night they will lead another Bible Study.
On Saturday John and Olga will participate in the wedding ceremony of Oscar and Carmen. Oscar is the hotel manager. The Salazar’s led Oscar and Carmen to the Lord last week. In the process of talking with them about their commitment to Christ Oscar and Carmen made the decision to officially marry. John and Olga are excited and he shared about their plans to get a wedding cake and rings for the ceremony.
On July 29 the Salazar’s will travel to another village and share their testimony before returning to Lima to make their way back to the US.
Thus far there have been 5 known professions of faith, including Oscar and Carmen. They have discovered other believers, more than they anticipated. They ask for our continued prayers as they lead the Bible study and witness each day.
Their health has been good but going up and down the mountains has been a little rough on Olga. John said it is very cold there. They send a “howdy” to everyone and look forward to being home soon.
Monday, July 21, 2008
News from San Pedro de Casta
John and Olga arrived in San Pedro de Casta last Monday and secured housing at the hostel there. This is the location that the previous teams had stayed at. The manager and his wife were helpful to John and Olga getting set up. John and Olga began to establish a relationship with them and John was able to witness to both husband and wife. Both of them prayed to receive Christ as their Savior! Praise the Lord! What a mighty God we serve!
Also, last week there was a young woman that was experiencing complications with her pregnancy and needed to be transported to the hospital. The doctor there did not have anyone to drive the ambulance. So John became the ambulance driver last week. The doctor is one of the believers in the village and he was very happy that John was able to help in this situation.
This Tuesday evening John and Olga will be holding a bible study there in San Pedro de Casta. The manager and his wife, along with the doctor and some of the other believers will be in attendance. This is one of the first bible studies that our groups have been able to hold and the first one for the villagers in a very long time. Please be in prayer for John and Olga as they prepare for this bible study.
Isn't it exciting to see the work that is being done there in Peru?
Also, last week there was a young woman that was experiencing complications with her pregnancy and needed to be transported to the hospital. The doctor there did not have anyone to drive the ambulance. So John became the ambulance driver last week. The doctor is one of the believers in the village and he was very happy that John was able to help in this situation.
This Tuesday evening John and Olga will be holding a bible study there in San Pedro de Casta. The manager and his wife, along with the doctor and some of the other believers will be in attendance. This is one of the first bible studies that our groups have been able to hold and the first one for the villagers in a very long time. Please be in prayer for John and Olga as they prepare for this bible study.
Isn't it exciting to see the work that is being done there in Peru?
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Safe Arrival
We have received word that John and Olga arrived safely in Lima, Peru. They are taking some down time to unwind and get ready to head up the mountain. They plan to leave Monday the 14th to travel to San Pedro de Castra. Continue praying for their safety as they travel on the mountain roads. God is so good!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Summer Mission Team - John and Olga Salazar
John and Olga Salazar are our first summer team headed for Peru. They will be leaving on Wednesday July 8, 2008 and will arrive in Lima late that evening. They will return to San Antonio the first week of August. Tonight they are spending the evening having dinner with their family and finishing up their last minute packing.
The current plan is for them to spend a few days acclimating to the country and gathering the supplies that they will need while on the mountain. They hope to leave for San Pedro de Casta on the 14th. They plan to base in San Pedro de Casta and to spend as much time as possible in the different villages. The emphasis of their trip is evangelism. They hope to build relationships with the people, to begin home bible studies and to establish a point of contact in each village for future teams.
Here are specific ways that you can pray for them:
1. That they are able to build relationships
2. That seeds will be planted
3. Safe travel and timely connections
4. Ability to find adequate housing while they are in the field
5. In country travel arrangements – hotels in Lima, rental trucks, and finding the right supplies
6. Pray for their children as they are away
Message from the Prayer Team
The Peru Prayer Team would like to thank each of you for your prayers during our trip. We faced many obstacles but God is in control. While on the trip God gave us the following verse –
“You must not fear them, for the LORD your God himself fights for you.” (Deut. 3:22)
Just as the Lord knew the obstacles that Joshua and Israelites would face when conquering the Promised Land, He knew the obstacles we would face on this trip. We knew that no matter what the obstacle the Lord could overcome it for us. There were obstacles but there were so many joys. Meeting people in the mountain who love the Lord, the children who came running to share a song, being able to walk the streets of the villages and pray for those that we met and the villagers who came to our rescue when the truck got stuck were just a few.
We feel blessed that God gave us the privilege of representing UBC on this trip and we thank the church for allowing us to represent them. We know that the task ahead is great but we are looking forward to seeing what God is going to accomplish with the teams that will be going this summer. Each of us can’t wait until we can go again!
“You must not fear them, for the LORD your God himself fights for you.” (Deut. 3:22)
Just as the Lord knew the obstacles that Joshua and Israelites would face when conquering the Promised Land, He knew the obstacles we would face on this trip. We knew that no matter what the obstacle the Lord could overcome it for us. There were obstacles but there were so many joys. Meeting people in the mountain who love the Lord, the children who came running to share a song, being able to walk the streets of the villages and pray for those that we met and the villagers who came to our rescue when the truck got stuck were just a few.
We feel blessed that God gave us the privilege of representing UBC on this trip and we thank the church for allowing us to represent them. We know that the task ahead is great but we are looking forward to seeing what God is going to accomplish with the teams that will be going this summer. Each of us can’t wait until we can go again!
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