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  • Peru: Thank you!

    Peru: Thank you!

    We so appreciate everyone who stepped out in faithful obedience with us for this mission. Because of your generosity and prayers, the ESL classroom is up and running with 3 laptop computers, headphones, mice, general classroom supplies and furniture, a speaking and listening curriculum, an on-line learning platform, and a gently used xerox machine. Items were even donated to help provide groceries unavailable in Peru. Praise God!

    IXL Jam
    The class
    Instruction:
    Where is the pencil?

    Please continue to partner with us in prayerful support for this school, First Baptist Academy of Pachacamac (FBAP). This ESL program based in FBAP offers a wonderful outreach opportunity. We pray this school grows and that the Gospel and Biblical foundations will be shared with young families for God’s glory!

    Needs looking forward…

    • Monthly support for missionary teacher/helper
    • ESL Workbooks for each student-$40. each
    • An ESL teacher’s manual-$40.
    • Scholarships for students whose families can’t afford tuition costs

    We appreciate your prayerful support!

    Keep Looking Up!

    Maranatha!

    4.22.25

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  • Peru: School is in Session!

    Peru: School is in Session!

    “Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.”

    John 2:5b (KJV)

    These words were spoken by the mother of Jesus just before His miraculous turning of the water into wine. Turn water into wine?! Impossible. Yet, the servants faithfully obeyed and found that with Jesus the impossible became possible. I believe this miracle illustrates our mission trip to Peru.

    Setting up IXL the online platform
    Teaching Prep!
    Thankful for school supplies!
    Computer lab complete with new xerox machine

    It all started when Scott announced one morning that he felt led to begin an ESL program in Peru. By the end of the day, plans were being made. Unbeknownst to us, Pastor and Mrs. Desent had been praying about starting a school. Scott’s call from half-way across the world, solidified God’s answer for them. School would begin in March 2025, just a few months later.

    Scott and I were tasked with finding a self-paced, Bible-based ESL program. We spent months looking for the “right” program with no success. How could we teach and manage a class in Peru while living in the US?! The task seemed impossible. In frustration, we cried to the Lord, and He “turned water into wine”. He provided two programs that are perfect for distance learning. Thanks be to God!

    All still seemed impossible until the plane tickets were bought. Within a week of this purchase, plans began to coalesce. Like the water turned into wine, our Lord provided what we needed, when we needed it. Perfect way, perfect provision, perfect timing. Perfect God!

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