Tuesday, October 26th
It is “all over” except for the final visit and packing procedure and two trips to the Lima Airport! I can hardly believe it!
SEVEN WEEKS OF...
...Peruvian food...even the hot sauces (GREAT!!! as Tony the Tiger would roar!)
...The Spanish language salted with English here and there...
...Great fellowship with the believers here...
...Success in doing video classes for Covenant Life University or Universidad Pacto de Vida...
...Unbelievable traffic...
...Cold weather too cold for this Floridian...
Two weeks with my Wife and two grandchildren (and you can capitalize the letters - GRAND...) because they have been great – except when thy INSISTED I wear their special designed “crown” with the title, “King of Starbucks” into the Starbucks Store in Larcomar on the beach here in Lima. You should have seen the reaction of the staff when they finally realized the words. One disappeared for a couple of seconds and returned with an iPhone and took my picture and then handed it to another employee standing just around the corner, but looking around the corner to risk a “glimpse” of the North American with the crown! Anyway, they were happy so .... AND it made Facebook! The only disappointing part was that I still had to pay for my own Frappuccino. RATS!
We departed from Jicamarca and the Hodges this morning about 10:00 so the two, Allyson and David, could complete their shopping experience. Then we succumbed to Allyson’s desire for eat chicken from Pardo’s. Why? Because she fell in love with their “hot sauce” which comes with the chicken, fries and either vegetables or salad. When I say “fell in love,”I mean she ate more hot sauce than I have ever seen her eat at any time. How much was that? Well, she almost equaled me! And that is doing something! And of course, David was not lacking in either desire for Pardo’s but was not as “hooked” on it as Allyson.
Then we headed back here to my “home away from home” here in Peru, for the final night before taking them to the airport about 6:30 AM. I have the rest of the day until about 9:00 PM before I stand in line to deposit my luggage, get my seating assignment and head upstairs for the departure lounge and lift-off at 12:26 AM Thursday with landing in Miami and a drive on to Ft. Myers.
Monday was spent doing some last minute planning, getting prices and trying to assist David in preparing for the arrival of another construction team in April. They requested the facts and figures for completing the interrior of the Church so they could determine what they would be doing and the cost for their selection of work. You know the amount of drywall, the needed lumber, wiring and accessories and all that “stuff.”
O yes! Sunday evening we did minister the Word and then “flop down” on a chair with exhaustion! It was a busy day but a good one.
Well that should about complete the information available and wrap up this ministry trip. I LOVE IT! And everything about it! Just think, I am affecting a nation for Christ!
God bless,
Dr D with Marilyn, Allyson and David
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
VICTORY AGAIN! JUST COMPLETED FIVE MORE HOURS OF VIDEO!
Sunday, October 17th - Saturday, October 23rd
Sunday, two services, one at the home church of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, with Pastor Jorge and Janine Watanabee, here in Elio, a region of the greater Lima Metropolitan Area and the other in the evening at Jicamarca, Iglesia Vida with David and Ceci Hodges.
Allyson and David did the Children’s service while I handled the adults with David Hodges doing the interpreting for me. We both had a great day and the Word was planted in the hearts of the people.
David and Ceci had taken David’s mother to the airport at 5:30 in the morning, so they came to the apartment here in Elio. David assisted me while Ceci and the boys took an extended night’s sleep to make up for that which was lost by having to get up so early to go to the airport.
Then we went to a local mall for dinner and journeyed on to David’s home for a service as short time after arrival there.
Hey I must stop and finish this later because my taxi has arrived – you see this is Thursday and I have just finished 5 hours of video work and must get back to Jicamarca in order to speak at 7:30 this evening. I will pick up where I left off when I return, but when that is – is the question.
This is Sunday the 24th and I, Marilyn, am going to add to this to get something out to all of you.
We have not been at a place to have extended time on the Internet with our computers. All communication has been with our iPhones in public places. That is why communication has been sketchy.
David and Allyson have done very well. They, not only, have used all the material they prepared to work with children but have volunteered to do additional services. I have been very proud of them as they have stepped up to the plate to minister here in Peru.
I think they were pretty wide eyed at the conditions but kids are very adaptable and they have done fine with all the dust, dirt and inconvenience. We are sharing a very small space with just enough room to walk to our beds behind a wall of curtains. Ally commented that she wished we had more privacy but that just isn’t always a commodity we have while traveling.
I don’t believe they have ever seen so much dirt and dust except when we camp and as Ally said, she doesn’t like to camp. :-) It is a challenge to keep things clean and dust free. AND, the same kind of care we take in cooking and dish washing just isn’t a part of life overseas - unless it is in Western Europe.
The kids have never complained about being bored - which has surprised me but they have found plenty of things to keep them busy.
We came into Lima two days this week. They did shopping on the first day and then we visited the National Museum of Ancient Art and Culture. It was very interesting although David Kelley is the one who enjoys History and he found it especially interesting. The kids and the two David’s visited the 6th floor which was the History of Terrorism in Peru. Terrorism was prevalent until after the year 2000.
One ministry that is opening up to David in Jicamarca is to the gangs. These are not seasoned criminals but young people 13 and up who are getting into this lifestyle. Of course, if they do not find salvation and hope in Christ they will become seasoned criminals. They have been in every service, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday as well as coming by from time to time to have conversation with David. Truly, the harvest is plentiful in Jicamarca.
This has been a wonderful time with our grandchildren. We feel blessed to have had this opportunity for them to share in our ministry and to spend this special time with them.
Thanks for your prayers.
It is “I” again! Dr D - the evening service is over, the second service today and I am exhausted. We had a great service this morning with Pastor Agustin and Jessica Ciccia and again God displayed His power with healing in the bodies of believers.
After a stop a McDonalds for lunch (Marilyn, Allyson and David and Rosita, Ceci’s niece who went along to interpret for Allyson’s and David’s ministry to children (I had a special Peruvian sandwich at Nuevas Fuerzas [Pastor Agustin’s church] – honestly I had two – and was full) we made it back to Jicamarcs at 3:00 - leaving enough time to catch a nap and then finish preparation of a PowerPoint illustrated sermon on the Battle To Enter The Kingdom of God.
And so we have completed all ministry for this trip and will just do some wrap up things, then pack and head for the airport and the trip back home. That journey begins Tuesday with departure on Wednesday morning early for Marilyn, Allyson and David and then I leave very early Thursday morning (12:29 AM)
However we will post at least one more to finish the account of this trip.
God bless.
Dr D, Marilyn, Allyson and David
Sunday, two services, one at the home church of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, with Pastor Jorge and Janine Watanabee, here in Elio, a region of the greater Lima Metropolitan Area and the other in the evening at Jicamarca, Iglesia Vida with David and Ceci Hodges.
Allyson and David did the Children’s service while I handled the adults with David Hodges doing the interpreting for me. We both had a great day and the Word was planted in the hearts of the people.
David and Ceci had taken David’s mother to the airport at 5:30 in the morning, so they came to the apartment here in Elio. David assisted me while Ceci and the boys took an extended night’s sleep to make up for that which was lost by having to get up so early to go to the airport.
Then we went to a local mall for dinner and journeyed on to David’s home for a service as short time after arrival there.
Hey I must stop and finish this later because my taxi has arrived – you see this is Thursday and I have just finished 5 hours of video work and must get back to Jicamarca in order to speak at 7:30 this evening. I will pick up where I left off when I return, but when that is – is the question.
This is Sunday the 24th and I, Marilyn, am going to add to this to get something out to all of you.
We have not been at a place to have extended time on the Internet with our computers. All communication has been with our iPhones in public places. That is why communication has been sketchy.
David and Allyson have done very well. They, not only, have used all the material they prepared to work with children but have volunteered to do additional services. I have been very proud of them as they have stepped up to the plate to minister here in Peru.
I think they were pretty wide eyed at the conditions but kids are very adaptable and they have done fine with all the dust, dirt and inconvenience. We are sharing a very small space with just enough room to walk to our beds behind a wall of curtains. Ally commented that she wished we had more privacy but that just isn’t always a commodity we have while traveling.
I don’t believe they have ever seen so much dirt and dust except when we camp and as Ally said, she doesn’t like to camp. :-) It is a challenge to keep things clean and dust free. AND, the same kind of care we take in cooking and dish washing just isn’t a part of life overseas - unless it is in Western Europe.
The kids have never complained about being bored - which has surprised me but they have found plenty of things to keep them busy.
We came into Lima two days this week. They did shopping on the first day and then we visited the National Museum of Ancient Art and Culture. It was very interesting although David Kelley is the one who enjoys History and he found it especially interesting. The kids and the two David’s visited the 6th floor which was the History of Terrorism in Peru. Terrorism was prevalent until after the year 2000.
One ministry that is opening up to David in Jicamarca is to the gangs. These are not seasoned criminals but young people 13 and up who are getting into this lifestyle. Of course, if they do not find salvation and hope in Christ they will become seasoned criminals. They have been in every service, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday as well as coming by from time to time to have conversation with David. Truly, the harvest is plentiful in Jicamarca.
This has been a wonderful time with our grandchildren. We feel blessed to have had this opportunity for them to share in our ministry and to spend this special time with them.
Thanks for your prayers.
It is “I” again! Dr D - the evening service is over, the second service today and I am exhausted. We had a great service this morning with Pastor Agustin and Jessica Ciccia and again God displayed His power with healing in the bodies of believers.
After a stop a McDonalds for lunch (Marilyn, Allyson and David and Rosita, Ceci’s niece who went along to interpret for Allyson’s and David’s ministry to children (I had a special Peruvian sandwich at Nuevas Fuerzas [Pastor Agustin’s church] – honestly I had two – and was full) we made it back to Jicamarcs at 3:00 - leaving enough time to catch a nap and then finish preparation of a PowerPoint illustrated sermon on the Battle To Enter The Kingdom of God.
And so we have completed all ministry for this trip and will just do some wrap up things, then pack and head for the airport and the trip back home. That journey begins Tuesday with departure on Wednesday morning early for Marilyn, Allyson and David and then I leave very early Thursday morning (12:29 AM)
However we will post at least one more to finish the account of this trip.
God bless.
Dr D, Marilyn, Allyson and David
Sunday, October 17, 2010
A BUSY WEEK WITH MARILYN, ALLYSON AND DAVID
Monday, October 11th - Saturday, October 16th
This is a summary from Monday - Thursday: I got everything ready. I picked them up at the airport. They made it through immigration with no hitches, but when they picked up their bags, they got the “RED LIGHT!” For those who are familiar with this term and its meaning then pardon me while I quickly explain it to the others.
After securing your bags from the carrousel, you then hand your declaration document to an attendant and then you push the button on the green post. If you get a “green light,” you proceed to meet anyone awaiting you, but if you get a “Red Light,” then you take your bags and run them through the scanner where they check to see if you are brining in anything for which they can “tax” you.
This is a big problem when you are a lady, traveling with two GRANDchildren and have six bags packed to the hilt, each one within one pound of being over-weight, and six carry-on’s loaded. You must unload your carts, put them on the conveyor then walk to the other side and reload your bags. So Marilyn had to go through the process but they passed the inspection and proceeded to meet us on the other side. A quick trip to apartment and then all hit the sack.
Wednesday after breakfast, we journeyed to Jicamarca to see the Hodges and for all to see where we would be staying the last 10 days. This was an “acclamation visit” to prepare Allyson and David and for all to see the new Hodges - only two or three weeks old (I am a man why should I know exactly?) Then back to the apartment.
Thursday we did the “tourist thing” so we would not have to do it the last day and because we had to stay in Lima at the apartment to avoid overcrowding David and Ceci – David’s mother is there helping with the new born.
But Friday afternoon we headed out to Jicarmarca to stay until Saturday evening. We had services in which to participate – Allyson and David had a children’s service Friday evening and Saturday afternoon as well as Saturday evening. Marilyn had a ladies meeting Saturday afternoon. I attended a “gang rally” at the indoor soccer field with Pastor Everth Ipanaque - the blind pastor. He had a dynamic ministry to gangs because he was once in a very powerful gang involved in drugs and much, much more. It was while hiding from the law that a one ton rock fell on him severing his optic nerves, and forcing the amputation of his right leg. A lady had been following him for days and even weeks preaching to him everywhere he went. One day she said, “I will not die until you are standing in the pulpit preaching the gospel, even if it requires you lose your sight and a leg.” It was prophetic. He lost his sight and one leg and is now found in the pulpit having started nine churches. And Saturday evening I had my opportunity to share with some of those who were formerly in gangs but who have now found Jesus and attend Life Church, Jicamarca, Peru.
So now we are back in the apartment for 16 hours. We minister tomorrow, (Sunday) here at the International Pentecostal Holiness Church – Allyson and David with the children and me in the pulpit. Then it is out to Jicarmarca until Tuesday, October 26th when we return for the night and an early departure for Marilyn, Allyson and David on the 27th, then I depart early on the 28th.
Now you are up-to-date (that is: I am!)
Thanks for your prayers,
Dr D, Marilyn, Allyson and David
This is a summary from Monday - Thursday: I got everything ready. I picked them up at the airport. They made it through immigration with no hitches, but when they picked up their bags, they got the “RED LIGHT!” For those who are familiar with this term and its meaning then pardon me while I quickly explain it to the others.
After securing your bags from the carrousel, you then hand your declaration document to an attendant and then you push the button on the green post. If you get a “green light,” you proceed to meet anyone awaiting you, but if you get a “Red Light,” then you take your bags and run them through the scanner where they check to see if you are brining in anything for which they can “tax” you.
This is a big problem when you are a lady, traveling with two GRANDchildren and have six bags packed to the hilt, each one within one pound of being over-weight, and six carry-on’s loaded. You must unload your carts, put them on the conveyor then walk to the other side and reload your bags. So Marilyn had to go through the process but they passed the inspection and proceeded to meet us on the other side. A quick trip to apartment and then all hit the sack.
Wednesday after breakfast, we journeyed to Jicamarca to see the Hodges and for all to see where we would be staying the last 10 days. This was an “acclamation visit” to prepare Allyson and David and for all to see the new Hodges - only two or three weeks old (I am a man why should I know exactly?) Then back to the apartment.
Thursday we did the “tourist thing” so we would not have to do it the last day and because we had to stay in Lima at the apartment to avoid overcrowding David and Ceci – David’s mother is there helping with the new born.
But Friday afternoon we headed out to Jicarmarca to stay until Saturday evening. We had services in which to participate – Allyson and David had a children’s service Friday evening and Saturday afternoon as well as Saturday evening. Marilyn had a ladies meeting Saturday afternoon. I attended a “gang rally” at the indoor soccer field with Pastor Everth Ipanaque - the blind pastor. He had a dynamic ministry to gangs because he was once in a very powerful gang involved in drugs and much, much more. It was while hiding from the law that a one ton rock fell on him severing his optic nerves, and forcing the amputation of his right leg. A lady had been following him for days and even weeks preaching to him everywhere he went. One day she said, “I will not die until you are standing in the pulpit preaching the gospel, even if it requires you lose your sight and a leg.” It was prophetic. He lost his sight and one leg and is now found in the pulpit having started nine churches. And Saturday evening I had my opportunity to share with some of those who were formerly in gangs but who have now found Jesus and attend Life Church, Jicamarca, Peru.
So now we are back in the apartment for 16 hours. We minister tomorrow, (Sunday) here at the International Pentecostal Holiness Church – Allyson and David with the children and me in the pulpit. Then it is out to Jicarmarca until Tuesday, October 26th when we return for the night and an early departure for Marilyn, Allyson and David on the 27th, then I depart early on the 28th.
Now you are up-to-date (that is: I am!)
Thanks for your prayers,
Dr D, Marilyn, Allyson and David
Sunday, October 10, 2010
GOOD BUSY SUNDAY ONLY 11½ HOURS LONG
Sunday, October 10:
Two services, one at 10:30 and the other at 5:00 but from start to finish the day ended up being 11½ hours! That included dinner, a short 15 minute stretch and the travel time to and from the services.
The morning service at Iglesia Centro Christiano De Avivamiento was focused on healing. A minimum of ten people testified of being healed as other believers prayed for them. I only prayed for one lady. The goal God laid on my heart was to get the people active in believing God to use them to bring healing to people.
I reminded them Jesus did not heal as God but all the healing He did was because He saw His father do it and therefore He healed. So we as, sons and daughters of God, have the power through our relationship with Him as our Father to also do the works of God. The response was very interesting and the excitement was high as they saw the works of God accomplished before their eyes.
I also was blessed by those who stepped up and said they were willing and desired to do translation for me as their investment in the Kingdom of God in Peru through the lives of Pastors and Church leaders around their nation – a total of six. And their pastor said he would be available again the last week I am here to do more video interpreting for me. Thank God! I will hand out translation assignments and see what we can get together for the last week. I think I have three days available to do it during the day and maybe also in the evenings.
After a braised chicken dinner and a one hour trip we arrived at my evening assignment – a graduation for the first year students of Universidad Pacto de Vida (Covenant Life University) in the city of Ancon at Comunidad Carismatica Cristiana Cristo Sanador with Pastor Everth Ipanaque. We had 21 who have completed their first year and the most exciting fact is that around 8-10 of them are from 16-21 years of age – YOUTH!
Pastor Everth is blind in one eye and 80% blind in the other and has one prosthetic leg, yet he is impacting that area of Ancon and in particular the youth. Not only is he doing that but he also completed very successfully his first year of Pacto de Vida. His goal is to take the youth and start another church in a different area. AND - he also has another church in Ventanilla. There are three pastors who work with him in these churches and they also completed their first year of Bible Training.
One of the pastors told me he has 12 people who are completing their requirements of discipleship training and are anxious to begin their college work.
So the question? Does missions pay? NO IT DOES NOT PAY IT PRODUCES! There is no pay! But it sure does cause a multiplication process when the people are discipled to disciple others! No one can reach their city, their country better than the people who live there and can relate on the same level. And I count it the greatest pleasure in my life to have this opportunity to invest in the training of disciples who will disciple others!
All I have to do now is to get ready for Marilyn and the two grandkids - Allyson and David. That means do my laundry, go shopping and meet them at the airport.
God bless and thanks for your investment into the Kingdom of God!
Dr D
Two services, one at 10:30 and the other at 5:00 but from start to finish the day ended up being 11½ hours! That included dinner, a short 15 minute stretch and the travel time to and from the services.
The morning service at Iglesia Centro Christiano De Avivamiento was focused on healing. A minimum of ten people testified of being healed as other believers prayed for them. I only prayed for one lady. The goal God laid on my heart was to get the people active in believing God to use them to bring healing to people.
I reminded them Jesus did not heal as God but all the healing He did was because He saw His father do it and therefore He healed. So we as, sons and daughters of God, have the power through our relationship with Him as our Father to also do the works of God. The response was very interesting and the excitement was high as they saw the works of God accomplished before their eyes.
I also was blessed by those who stepped up and said they were willing and desired to do translation for me as their investment in the Kingdom of God in Peru through the lives of Pastors and Church leaders around their nation – a total of six. And their pastor said he would be available again the last week I am here to do more video interpreting for me. Thank God! I will hand out translation assignments and see what we can get together for the last week. I think I have three days available to do it during the day and maybe also in the evenings.
After a braised chicken dinner and a one hour trip we arrived at my evening assignment – a graduation for the first year students of Universidad Pacto de Vida (Covenant Life University) in the city of Ancon at Comunidad Carismatica Cristiana Cristo Sanador with Pastor Everth Ipanaque. We had 21 who have completed their first year and the most exciting fact is that around 8-10 of them are from 16-21 years of age – YOUTH!
Pastor Everth is blind in one eye and 80% blind in the other and has one prosthetic leg, yet he is impacting that area of Ancon and in particular the youth. Not only is he doing that but he also completed very successfully his first year of Pacto de Vida. His goal is to take the youth and start another church in a different area. AND - he also has another church in Ventanilla. There are three pastors who work with him in these churches and they also completed their first year of Bible Training.
One of the pastors told me he has 12 people who are completing their requirements of discipleship training and are anxious to begin their college work.
So the question? Does missions pay? NO IT DOES NOT PAY IT PRODUCES! There is no pay! But it sure does cause a multiplication process when the people are discipled to disciple others! No one can reach their city, their country better than the people who live there and can relate on the same level. And I count it the greatest pleasure in my life to have this opportunity to invest in the training of disciples who will disciple others!
All I have to do now is to get ready for Marilyn and the two grandkids - Allyson and David. That means do my laundry, go shopping and meet them at the airport.
God bless and thanks for your investment into the Kingdom of God!
Dr D
Saturday, October 9, 2010
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! VIDEO PROJECT!
Wednesday, October 6th - Saturday, October 9th:
Victory! We almost completed everything I originally desired to get on video, except two sections which I now see should not have been part of the class and will be expanded and made into two separate courses.
The time from Wednesday through Friday were hectic! They required much editing of the material and re-editing of the Spanish to get it correct for the PowerPoint which was an integral part of the video work. In fact one section does not have either the interpreter or me on screen. The only thing on screen are the maps of the Old Testament World, the land of Israel, and the New Testament World with Paul’s journeys.
It was as different approach but one I believe will add to the course called: The Development, Scope and Study of the Bible. Anyway, that is my OPINION! And since I am the author, the director and the PRESIDENT – who is going to argue with me? Can I help it if I believe I am right? Anyway we have 21 hours of video for this course. Now to write the lesson plans, the assignments and the exams.
Fortunately, several people have stepped forward to translate into Peruvian Spanish any material I will need. They need to translate 240 pages each for a college course in English, so why not translate something that will benefit the kingdom. They are “sowing” into the Kingdom of God. So, I will leave several outlines of material I want translated here for them to get ready for the future.
And today, well I have just relaxed – almost – but I sure wish I could see some college football and hear the commentators in English. I can see at least one game and I just remembered it is on right now so if you notice a pause, you will understand – Florida State vs. Miami.
WOW! Florida State is ahead 24-7 and it is only the second quarter. I wonder how Florida did today? Does anyone know? I have lost track of the won - lost of all Florida teams.
Well, I did go downtown to meet David Hodges so we could ride with him to Jicamarca, eat supper with them and return back with the van. I have two assignments tomorrow. The first is at Iglesia Centro Christiano De Avivamiento, pastored by Gustavo and Jenny Rodriquez and then at Ancon, Comunidad Carismatica Cristiana Cristo Sanador for a first year graduation with pastor Evert Ipanaque. This will be our largest graduation to date here in Peru with 21 students having completed their first year of studies.
Then two days of preparation for Marilyn, Allyson and David and their arrival Tuesday evening at 9:00. You know, food, water, and some medications for emergencies for now and future trips.
Thanks for your prayers,
Dr D
Victory! We almost completed everything I originally desired to get on video, except two sections which I now see should not have been part of the class and will be expanded and made into two separate courses.
The time from Wednesday through Friday were hectic! They required much editing of the material and re-editing of the Spanish to get it correct for the PowerPoint which was an integral part of the video work. In fact one section does not have either the interpreter or me on screen. The only thing on screen are the maps of the Old Testament World, the land of Israel, and the New Testament World with Paul’s journeys.
It was as different approach but one I believe will add to the course called: The Development, Scope and Study of the Bible. Anyway, that is my OPINION! And since I am the author, the director and the PRESIDENT – who is going to argue with me? Can I help it if I believe I am right? Anyway we have 21 hours of video for this course. Now to write the lesson plans, the assignments and the exams.
Fortunately, several people have stepped forward to translate into Peruvian Spanish any material I will need. They need to translate 240 pages each for a college course in English, so why not translate something that will benefit the kingdom. They are “sowing” into the Kingdom of God. So, I will leave several outlines of material I want translated here for them to get ready for the future.
And today, well I have just relaxed – almost – but I sure wish I could see some college football and hear the commentators in English. I can see at least one game and I just remembered it is on right now so if you notice a pause, you will understand – Florida State vs. Miami.
WOW! Florida State is ahead 24-7 and it is only the second quarter. I wonder how Florida did today? Does anyone know? I have lost track of the won - lost of all Florida teams.
Well, I did go downtown to meet David Hodges so we could ride with him to Jicamarca, eat supper with them and return back with the van. I have two assignments tomorrow. The first is at Iglesia Centro Christiano De Avivamiento, pastored by Gustavo and Jenny Rodriquez and then at Ancon, Comunidad Carismatica Cristiana Cristo Sanador for a first year graduation with pastor Evert Ipanaque. This will be our largest graduation to date here in Peru with 21 students having completed their first year of studies.
Then two days of preparation for Marilyn, Allyson and David and their arrival Tuesday evening at 9:00. You know, food, water, and some medications for emergencies for now and future trips.
Thanks for your prayers,
Dr D
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
NEWS FLASH FROM PERU AND DR D
Sunday, October 3 - Tuesday, October 5:
There are experiences! There are various experiences! And then there are experiences you have on foreign soil!
I have just experienced my first election weekend on foreign soil! This was the weekend for Peru to elect their “mayors.” They have local city mayors and also regional mayors. This year the battle was between two ladies for the mayor who would be over the Lima Region – a first for Peru. Sunday evening the count was too close to call a winner. Monday, the count was less than .8 (8/10 difference.) And last night I was not able to discover who the winner is – “if” they have even finished the count.
NEWS FLASH! I JUST RECEIVED WORD THAT THE COUNT IS STILL TOO CLOSE TO DETERMINE AND THEY ARE WORKING OF REVIEWING AND CHECKING THE BALLOTS!
And because it was election weekend, Sunday services were forbidden so people would be free to go vote. And “IF” you do not vote, then you are “fined!” That’s right! YOU MUST VOTE OR YOU GET A COURT FINE! So as you can imagine there is a major turn out that requires many people to travel great distances to get back to the regions and cities where they are registered. FUN! FUN!
I return you now back to the “spiritual” world for which I came to Peru. That is I “would” “IF” ---- we were able to record on Tuesday and completed four hours of teaching. That means I have one major area to cover and when that is completed, I will call it a success, even though I have one more I would like to record, but I can live without it and instead include it in another class.
I am living on “peanut butter and jelly sandwiches” for breakfast. Really! No I also have fresh mangos for breakfast with the peanut butter and jelly – including a glass of yogurt and Starbucks instant coffee with French Vanilla coffee cream – all compliments of my wife! BUT the coffee is running low and will be out by the time she arrives with a “fresh” supply on nest Tuesday evening with Allyson (Ryan’s oldest) and David (Nicole’s oldest). Their first missionary trip! They are both excited and counting the days.
God bless until I report again,
Dr D
There are experiences! There are various experiences! And then there are experiences you have on foreign soil!
I have just experienced my first election weekend on foreign soil! This was the weekend for Peru to elect their “mayors.” They have local city mayors and also regional mayors. This year the battle was between two ladies for the mayor who would be over the Lima Region – a first for Peru. Sunday evening the count was too close to call a winner. Monday, the count was less than .8 (8/10 difference.) And last night I was not able to discover who the winner is – “if” they have even finished the count.
NEWS FLASH! I JUST RECEIVED WORD THAT THE COUNT IS STILL TOO CLOSE TO DETERMINE AND THEY ARE WORKING OF REVIEWING AND CHECKING THE BALLOTS!
And because it was election weekend, Sunday services were forbidden so people would be free to go vote. And “IF” you do not vote, then you are “fined!” That’s right! YOU MUST VOTE OR YOU GET A COURT FINE! So as you can imagine there is a major turn out that requires many people to travel great distances to get back to the regions and cities where they are registered. FUN! FUN!
I return you now back to the “spiritual” world for which I came to Peru. That is I “would” “IF” ---- we were able to record on Tuesday and completed four hours of teaching. That means I have one major area to cover and when that is completed, I will call it a success, even though I have one more I would like to record, but I can live without it and instead include it in another class.
I am living on “peanut butter and jelly sandwiches” for breakfast. Really! No I also have fresh mangos for breakfast with the peanut butter and jelly – including a glass of yogurt and Starbucks instant coffee with French Vanilla coffee cream – all compliments of my wife! BUT the coffee is running low and will be out by the time she arrives with a “fresh” supply on nest Tuesday evening with Allyson (Ryan’s oldest) and David (Nicole’s oldest). Their first missionary trip! They are both excited and counting the days.
God bless until I report again,
Dr D
Saturday, October 2, 2010
TAKING A “BREATHER”
Tuesday, September 27th - Saturday, October 2nd:
OOOPPPSSS! I did not think it had been so long since I “blogged” but it was, so here I am! And I am glad you are glad! (I said that in “faith!”)
Anyway this has been another week of ups and downs. Agustin’s wife, Jessica, was sick on Tuesday and Thursday and he had to stay home and be the nurse as well as take care of their three children - you know the routine - feed, bathe, get off to school and get them home again. So “two” days of working in my studio came to a halt.
But Pastor Gustavo Rodriquez did make it for two days and we were able to record five sessions - hours - as well as do some more proofing of the Spanish . And it was needed. We even had to go back and do some special “cuts” to insert later because of errors on the PowerPoint as well as a couple of scriptures which in the English were correct but translated differently in Spanish and so when I did my expository dissertation on the passage it was incorrect but correct (Figure that one out!).
I am currently at the home of Dr. Roger and Magaly Falcon with their daughter, Abigail who is 19 months old now and can be very entertaining. They had contacted me and insisted that I spend a couple of days at their apartment. So here I am.
We chose this weekend because it is election weekend here. On Sunday no one can have any church services and businesses are to be closed to facilitate the election process. As well, no alcoholic beverages can be sold from Friday evening till Monday. It is to keep the potential of violence down.
So, since I went to service on Friday evening with them, I, we are now on a holiday weekend. And since I only brought “part” of my work with me, I will be forced to do some relaxing.
This afternoon Roger took me to see a relative of his who raises and trains the Spanish dancing horses. Their “stable” and “bunkhouse” is fabulous and is located in a very secure area just outside the main metropolis of Lima. We were fortunate as his cousin was there and we were able to get up close with horses that are valued at $10,000 each (they had 10 there and 50 more at a different location– the “ranch”). The uncle, the father of the cousin, is famous for his riding skills and the horses he has raised and trained. It was “very” interesting and I got some great shots of some of them in action.
Well, that about brings you up to date on my activities this week. Over-all it was productive but not as productive as I wanted or needed it to be. However, I believe we will still be able to complete the desired classes before departing Peru. And several have stepped forward to volunteer to translate other material for video production later.
So, God bless and thanks for your prayers,
Dr D
OOOPPPSSS! I did not think it had been so long since I “blogged” but it was, so here I am! And I am glad you are glad! (I said that in “faith!”)
Anyway this has been another week of ups and downs. Agustin’s wife, Jessica, was sick on Tuesday and Thursday and he had to stay home and be the nurse as well as take care of their three children - you know the routine - feed, bathe, get off to school and get them home again. So “two” days of working in my studio came to a halt.
But Pastor Gustavo Rodriquez did make it for two days and we were able to record five sessions - hours - as well as do some more proofing of the Spanish . And it was needed. We even had to go back and do some special “cuts” to insert later because of errors on the PowerPoint as well as a couple of scriptures which in the English were correct but translated differently in Spanish and so when I did my expository dissertation on the passage it was incorrect but correct (Figure that one out!).
I am currently at the home of Dr. Roger and Magaly Falcon with their daughter, Abigail who is 19 months old now and can be very entertaining. They had contacted me and insisted that I spend a couple of days at their apartment. So here I am.
We chose this weekend because it is election weekend here. On Sunday no one can have any church services and businesses are to be closed to facilitate the election process. As well, no alcoholic beverages can be sold from Friday evening till Monday. It is to keep the potential of violence down.
So, since I went to service on Friday evening with them, I, we are now on a holiday weekend. And since I only brought “part” of my work with me, I will be forced to do some relaxing.
This afternoon Roger took me to see a relative of his who raises and trains the Spanish dancing horses. Their “stable” and “bunkhouse” is fabulous and is located in a very secure area just outside the main metropolis of Lima. We were fortunate as his cousin was there and we were able to get up close with horses that are valued at $10,000 each (they had 10 there and 50 more at a different location– the “ranch”). The uncle, the father of the cousin, is famous for his riding skills and the horses he has raised and trained. It was “very” interesting and I got some great shots of some of them in action.
Well, that about brings you up to date on my activities this week. Over-all it was productive but not as productive as I wanted or needed it to be. However, I believe we will still be able to complete the desired classes before departing Peru. And several have stepped forward to volunteer to translate other material for video production later.
So, God bless and thanks for your prayers,
Dr D
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