D.C. Evangelism Trip

Our group loaded up on 7 buses at 8 am Thursday and headed to D.C. for the day. We then divided into groups of 3-5 adults and scattered out to reach our particular people group. My group focused on Hispanic and Peruvian people. We jumped on the Metro and went to a mall heavily filled with Hispanics. My friend and I was able to strike up conversations with five people. One guy thought we were Mormons. My buddy and I laughed a little and told him we didn't dress that nice. We were blessed to be able to plant some seeds for someone else to water. We ate at a Peruvian restaurant and met the owner who happened to be a believer. After talking for a while she gave us her phone number and told us that she has an apartment in Lima, Peru that if we needed could use in needed. She was really nice and the food was great too. Thank you all for your prayers. I know God used us all for His purposes.

Activities (Wed-Sun)
Small group worship
Bible Storying
OLT Time
IMB Finances
Regional Office Meeting
Culture Shock
Immunization
Date Night
Blood Type Test
Cultural Church (Central & Eastern Europe)

Summary

We really are excited about chronological Bible Storying. This is a method of sharing the Word with those who can not read or write. However, anybody who likes listening to oral stories would benefit from learning Biblical truths in a whole new way.
We all got to get more shots on Friday and blood drawn on Sat. It was quite interesting with our two little ones. Tracy told us he was going to kick the nurse. Leah bolted towards the door like lightning and it took 4 adults to hold her down, but we made it. Only one more day of shots to go.
Steph and I got to go on a date without the kids for the first time here thanks to a sweet journey girl who offered to watch our kids. (overdue)
Culture shock is something we are experiencing now and more later. It was good to know of the warning signs even though there isn't a whole lot one can do about it. It is just part of the process. Most of the symptoms of culture shock were that of depression. The IMB provides member care to personnel for consultation to help with any issues.
This week's cultural church focus was Central and Eastern Europe. All the cultural worships are different and fun. To see a glimpse of what it might be like to worship around the world is awesome.
It snowed all day today with the biggest flakes we have ever seen. It was so beautiful! We play and made snow men with the kids. Weather forecasters said we could get 6 inches in 2 days here. (very unusual)

Prayer

1. Praise - Leah is able to focus better in school this week.
2. Praise - physically all healthy
3. Pray- for us to redeem the time here for God's Glory
4. Quechua people group in Chacas, Peru - open hearts to God's word

Thank you all so much for remembering us and the people in Peru. We sincerely covet your prayers.