a letter from Jim

As you can see from the pictures, our lives here are quite full! Yesterday we gave out groceries to needy families, assisted in a dental clinic (Denise, our dentist, actually extracted some teeth.... uhhhhh), we built some benches (I was very happy how they turned out. Within 5 minutes of being built, Peruvians were sitting on them waiting and watching the dental services!!! ) It was exciting to see how the Lord was using each of us. In the evening we held a childrens' service. Singing, a play, a devotional, more singing, and treats! We will be doing much of the same today. All of us have a true love for these people. We walk among so many unsanitary places. "Homes" under other "houses" with open sewage areas. Children walking barefoot in mud streets. Most cook in a wood shack with the "stove" on the inside. I'm amazed the houses don't all burn down! Two of us are fluent in Spanish. I'm about 70 percent there. It's been a blessing sharing Bible verses in Spanish (I've memorized 3!). I know the Word of God is powerful, so it is exciting to be "planting verses" here in Peru. I can only imagine... some day we hope to see these precious people in heaven. But in the meantime, we are praying our short stint here will make a difference, improving their lives, helping them to live abundant lives in Christ. Thank you so much for praying for us. We have rounded a corner and will be home soon. Tomorrow we go up the Amazon into the jungle. Amazing. Our sixth day!