Peru- Day 3




Officially our ministry began today.  This morning, we taxied 1 hour southeast to the reigion of Manchay.  Found at the foot of these dry mountains is a little settlement of people.  There's not much use for the land other than building on.  The ground is very dry, making it difficult for families to grow crops on, while some do make efforts.  It doesn't rain often which adds to this issue.  Families live in house such as seen in the photo above.  Out our windows we could see little 8x8 one room houses can be seen everywhere.  There was silence as we drove in. 
We arrived first in New Manchay, which appeared to be less fortunate than Manchay.  The land seemed barren and it was almost unbelievable that people even lived there.  As we approached the location where they held church services, we realized that we had arrived, this was where we would be doing children's ministry.

It was a little difficult to get going, as its seems everyone was feeling and thinking the same thing... "Seriously? People live here."  But it didn't take long for us to clue into the fact that, they are people just like us and we got ready to have some fun with the about 300 kids.


The pastors introduced us and then we began.  Ashley led the kids in some a few games and Lorne led them in some songs.  Then we all did a skit which led into a Bible lesson and a prayer time.  Afterwards, we passed out clothes, school supplies and toys to the kids.  There were lines of  boys and girls for as far as we could see.   Moms and grandmas came with their children to get toys and sewing kits.  Even those who were pregnant came to get clothes for their new borns.  It was such a blessing to have the donations to give.  "Gracias" is a word we heard a lot, "thank you".


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