Wednesday - VBS and painting

Hello all - I hope everyone back in Booneville is doing well. Jacob and I finished up some painting and varishing today while the others conducted two VBSs at the same location as yesterday. Can't believe that tomorrow we begin the long trek back to the states - but we really miss all of you and are ready to see each of you (just not ready for the 150 degree heat - the weather here is wonderful!). Continue to keep each of us in your prayers as well as the mission here - there are so many good folks here and so many without Jesus. See you soon!

VBS

Hello-
We had another great day! However, we really need you mom. No one "wings it" quite like you. We really miss everyone. Don't worry Lori we have lots of pictures of Makayla and your mom. Ms. Roni is doing great. She really loves the kids.
Ma,
We miss you and love you. Take care of the new gossling. Tell Allie, Nate, Aunt Pam and Kimberly, and Unle Sam and Brent that we miss them and love them too.
Love,
Erin and Kelsey

Tuesday VBS & Painting

This morning Richard (natalie's dad) and I finished the painting at the school that we had started on Saturday - they now have a newly painted gate! Both morning and evening we conducted VBS at another location (I don't know how to spell it nor pronounce it!) and we will conclude our stay with the same schedule tomorrow, before flying to Lima on Thursday in order to fly back to the states Thursday night. Please keep us in your prayers! Sonia texted me about Mrs. Mary Crabb's heart cath tomorrow and about Ty's hands - we are praying for both. Until next time.....

Jody

Tuesday Morning

Yesterday we had a good day shopping again and distributing food. I think we're getting much more comfortable shopping in the market here, as we negotiated prices more than we have in the past. We had enough money left over to buy candy, soap, cheese, and Inca Cola for the kids in the families. Today we are headed to La Something-that-starts-with-an-H to do Bible School for the next two days. Last night we had the Mariachi band do a few songs for Kelsey's birthday and Roni's upcoming wedding. Kelsey of course had a big time of it, and Roni outdanced Makayla!

Even though at times I'm unsure whether we're doing anything of substance here, the Sunday School lesson we had this past Sunday from Isaiah reminded me that God's word will not return to him void. We have done Bible Schools and handed out numerous Bibles and tracts, so God will do with that what he wants. Pray for us as we do 8 hours of Bible school both today and tomorrow.

Neela, Erin and Kelsey say hi and they love you.

Chris

market day

Hey people at home today I had a real experience at the market. I was handing out tracks. We bought our food. Mom, Kerri, Kelsey and I were walking around the market when an old lady came up to us she had been given a track and wanted to know more about Jesus. We think .The only problem was she only spoke Spanish. We prayed to God that she might come to know him. That was all we could do.

Katie Kramer

Second Food Distribution

Hello folks - just got back from delivering food to eight different families this afternoon. Had a wonderful experience riding through the streets of Cajamarca in the back of a pickup truck! These folks were so appreciative - seeing the situation of some of these folks really makes you count your blessings. We Americans are truly blessed (and spoiled). I'll report back tomorrow!

Jody Presley

Back to the market...

Yesterday afternoon we had a wonderful time at the orphanage - the children were precious. Needless to say, when we left they were all full of hotdogs, marshmellows, and ice cream. Please remember to pray for those children. Today it is back to the market to buy food to distribute this afternoon. One more thing.....help me wish my wife happy anniversary (18 years and counting)!!!! I love you Sonia - will be home soon.

Jody Presley

Orphanage

Tonight, at the orphanage, I found a half eaten hotdog on the ground, so I picked it up and tossed it into the fire. There was a little boy standing next to me, and he looked at me like I was crazy! I then witnessed the little boy dig the hotdog out of the fire and eat it. It truly made me ashamed. I’m so thankful for all that I have. Americans are truly blessed with an abundance of most things. This experience of delivering food has really helped me to understand how important our Angel Food Ministry is to our community.

April

Sunday

Hello to all the folks back at Calvary! We had a wonderful morning service - Bro. Matt did a wonderful job preaching the message - yes, he actually kept his sermon to nine minutes! One person was saved through the sharing of the gospel and each of you had a part in that. This afternoon we are heading to an orphanage to have fun with the kids and have a hotdog/marshmellow roast with them later on - should be fun. Have a great Sunday. Until next time...

Jody

Sunday Afternoon

Yesterday we had an excellent day distributing food to about 12 families. The two that remain the most vivid in my mind was the woman who had five little girls and was abandoned by the husband. She worked five hours a day milking cows and made $10 a month. Then we came across a man who had lost his wife 2 months ago and was left with three boys. His house was about the half the size of the youth room at church, and I had to squat down the whole time so I wouldn't hit my head on the ceiling. The poverty here is truly beyond words. This morning we had an excellent Sunday School lesson from Isaiah 55, translated by Carlos, followed by a sermon from Matt on Mark Chapter 8, also translated by Carlos! Tabatha, Makayla, and I took a mototaxi (motorcycle taxi)back to Villa Milagro from church. It was amazing! In about 30 minutes we are heading to the orphanage to play with the kids and roast hot dogs. Everything is going incredibly well. Brad, Tabatha has taken over 500 pictures so far, so I'll work on the Lorch family powerpoint when we get home. I am trying to post more pictures, but it takes so long on this internet connection to upload them from the camera. Hopefully I'll be able to work on it tonight.

Chris

Ma,
We miss you so much!!!! Thanks for taking care of all the animals. We love you!!!
Hi Allie, Nate, Aunt Pam, and Uncle Brent. We love you!!! Tell Bruno hi.
Love,
Erin and Kelsey

Neela,
It is a wonderful 59 degrees today at 5:30pm. We had a good day distributing food and bibles at La Huaraclla. The people were appreciative and we were blessed in seeing some people accept Christ as their Lord and Saviour. I miss you and wish you were here but I am sure that you are enjoying yourself with Allie, Nate, and Titus. I look forward to seeing you Friday.
Richard

Food Distribution

Hello to all the folks back in Booneville, MS! Happy Fourth of July! We distributed food to needy families this afternoon - what a blessing to meet these people who are so appreciative for anything you give them. What was super to see was that at least three people were saved through this ministry! We left New Testaments, so please pray that others might come to know Jesus! Until tomorrow.....

Jody Presley

July 4th, 2009

Happy july fourth. everybody is doing great here and in working fairly hard. we went to market this morning and bought food for several poor families, real fun. This afternoon we are going to deliver up the mountian.

It has been so nice you almost want to call it a mission vacation.

See everyone next week,

Matt Wilburn

Hi-Mom, Pam, Brent, Allie, and Nathanael. Happy fourth of July!! Everything here is going well. We miss you all very much. Thanks for taking care of everything!
Tab
Hi Allie, Nate, Ma, Aunt Pam, and Uncle Brent. We miss you and love you.
Erin and Kelsey

market adventure

I tried really hard, but I was not able to sell Katie or Kerri at the market!ha ha!
We are all having a great time. This afternoon we are going to deliver the food we purchased and share the "Good News" in the homes of some really needy people!

April

To the market we go...

Our entire mission team was divided into four teams this morning and given specific instructions to purchase food for needy families. Each team received the necessary money and lists of items to buy. What an experience! No Kroger or any store back home could match this experience. We will deliver to the needy families this afternoon - I'll report on this later....

Saturday from Chris

IT'S COLD!! Thank goodness for the fireplace. I'm not sure what the exact temperature is, but it feels like it's below 40 degrees in the mornings. Today we are going to the market to buy food and then distribute it this afternoon. We are all very excited. Tab and I will try to sit down and put some pictures on the blog this evening. I think she got one of me actually working!

Hello all!

After a long, long flight to Lima on Wednesday, and a short flight to Cajamarca, we have arrived at our desination. The hosts are so gracious and the accomodations are excellent as is the food! We have already conducted one VBS yesterday afternoon at a local school and will go back today to do another one. Most of the men varnished the doors of the school while VBS was going on and we will paint some other items today. Please pray for our ministry and for the people here - they are so kind and loving - but they need Jesus! Tomorrow we get to go and buy food to distribute to needy folks - we are looking forward to that opportunity! Will write back soon - hello to the folks back at Calvary Baptist Church.

Jody Presley

Friday in Cajamarca

Hello everyone! I finally figured out how to blog. We arrived safely yesterday with no problems whatsoever. They put us straight to work yesterday afternoon with a VBS at Monte Sion. Others worked on sanding and varnishing some doors at the school. For those of you who have been here before, they built a new Sala that is twice the size of the old one with a new kitchen and fireplace. We had steak and potatoes for supper last night. Yes, we are roughing it. Right now we are getting ready for another afternoon of VBS, then tomorrow we are doing food distribution. Things are going well, and I hope to post some pictures soon.

Chris