Lauren in Peru: March 2013

Wow, where do I even begin! It was such a great week with CrossPointe Community Church! They were an AMAZING group, who did so much for the kingdom of God. We did all of our weekly Bible studies which they did a carnival for, bought and gave out school supplies, and did an awesome skit about the prodigal son, the lost coin, and the lost sheep. It was a beautiful week. On top of that they did hospital ministry in one of the hospitals in Lima, helped kick off a new art ministry by generously buying stuff from all of the people involved in the art ministry, and did a beach bash cookout for my neighborhood. It was an incredible week, with a group of people with great attitudes, servants hearts, and they were just so much fun. One neighbor told me yesterday, "It wasn't that they gave out candy at the carnival, it was that they were so enthusiastic!" He loved the drama, it had really impacted him. That comment really convicted me to be more passionate and excited when I teach people about Jesus. They did so much for us here, and also just encouraged us so much as missionaries. I already personally knew really well half of the team, so it was great to see my good friends. Then I had the awesome privilege to get to know 6 new friends, who extremely blessed my life as well. Below are the pics from various people that took pics during the week. Pictures always speak louder than words! We are so thankful for CrossPointe Community Church for coming down even though most people that go to CrossPointe didn't even know me before. Thanks for taking a leap of faith and coming down to serve the Lord in Peru with us! We are excited for future trips to come!

The awesome actors!!!

Packing school supplies bags

Neighborhood Beach bash

An event in a new neighborhood that over 200 people came to. Pray for workers to be sent so that we can start reaching out to this neighborhood on a weekly basis