In the past few weeks we have been making preparations for another team here in Yurimaguas. They will arrive on the 24th and we will be taking them to the finca – at least that is the plan! We are still in the midst of the strike (for over a month now) and have been struggling with the decision whether to bring them in or not. Although the demonstrations haven’t been violent, and we have not felt the least bit threatened, to bring in a large group of gringos just makes us a bit uneasy.
The team consists of a group of 12 adults and teens, who have a lot of experience running youth camps in Michigan. The plan is that they are going to come in and present a three-day camp for about 30 Christian Chayahuita youth, who are coming in from the surrounding communities. The farm will be the perfect setting, as it allows that the space to live, eat and worship together in a wonderful, natural setting while giving the team an introduction to the work and the ministry of the farm.
The team has scheduled a variety of activities throughout each day, and at night there will be preaching and teaching by Pastor Alex Cotrina from Lima. Pastor Alex is a Peruvian pastor who we met on our first trip here last year. He is a dynamic and energetic pastor who Susan has been working with since she has been in Peru. He is pretty much the face of MV in Lima and oversees many of the ministries there. He pastors numerous churches and has a passion for young people.
We are praying for a fun-filled, Spirit-filled three days for the youth and a great jungle experience for the team from Michigan. And we continue to pray for a peaceful, equitable end to the strike …
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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