We got some more time to blog, so I figured I would say hello, and let the parentals state-side know that everyone is doing well. We are all enjoying the time here. Only the people who have been on trips like this one can relate, but it still blows me away how close a team gets when you go over seas together as a family. Our team has bonded well. The memories made have been golden! Papa Swi, thanks for introducing the snuffie in Peru. It has helped with team bond.

The ministry side of the trip has been good. We had a tough night Tuesday night. Everyone was really down about outreach. As team leaders, this really bothered us. We prayed as leaders for guidance and we talked about possible solutions. We pressed the team to really take a leap of faith and share with some, rather then settling for less then they are capable of. They all responded wonderfully. Watching the team step out has been an encouragement to everyone. There is a reason for each member of this team. Every parent should be very proud of their child!

Those who folled the blog last year:
The team that came in April '09 did a lot of the same things we are doing now. Talking with the Outreach Coordinator of Grace and Faith was extremely encouraging to me. She noted that the church has grown directly do to our outreach. Each Church in the different villages has grown as well.
Pastor George, from last year, has left the ministry by his own choosing, yet still good friends with pastor Daniel.
The school is growing, but Chris has more to add to that.
Pastor Ben and his family are doing very well.
Pastor Daniel has done lots of work on his house, and it has been very much a blessing to our team.

Thank you all so much for your prayers.
We are begining to miss American food. Our Eyes lit up to see mac and Cheese on the table!
We leave in one week, so we would ask for prayers for an amazing week of ministry and teaching while we are here.
Personally, I would alsp appriciate prayers for my stomach. Things still aren't right inside me! :)

In Christ
Bro Swi