Yesterday I met with Martin Z. for several hours and we discussed many issued related to the work of the men with whom we are working in Peru. The Lord definitely seems to be at work and at the same time there are many challenges to be overcome, some new and some old. Please join us in thanking the Lord for what He is doing in Peru and in Latin America in general (where there continues to be somewhat of a revival taking place). Pray also that the fruit of this revival would be healthy churches that will preach the gospel throughout many generations.

This afternoon we made it safely back to Virginia. Thank you for your prayers for us as well.

Walter I. teaching Sunday school yesterday.

Yesterday morning we attended the Church of the Savior here in Barranco. Walter I. taught the adult Sunday School class using a book called "Biblical Discipleship" which Brother Paul Washer wrote. (The book is only available in Spanish). During the service Eder M. preached from Acts 1:12-26. I was personally blessed by the teaching by both Walter and Eder. It was apparent to me that the Lord has gifted each of them to teach His word.

Eder M. preaching yesterday morning in Barranco.

At the end of the service, the church had a special time of formally acknowledging Alfonso N. as its newest elder. He is now the third elder at the church. Please pray for Alfonso to have wisdom as he makes some adjustments in light of this new responsibility.

Yesterday afternoon I visited with Ernesto Z. He continues pastoring a church in Surquillo (Lima) as well as helping out a church in Piura (northern Peru). He also continues helping a mission church that is close to where he lives and he is praying about possibly being directly involved in one more mission work in the Lima area. Please pray that the Lord would give him wisdom.

Today I will be meeting with Martin Z. for several hours to discuss several different issues related to the work of HeartCry. We would appreciate your prayers as well.

Brother Martin at yesterday's morning service here at the Church of the Savior.

This evening we will be heading to the airport and we should be arriving at our homes in Virginia sometime tomorrow afternoon.

Today was a relatively laid back day. I did meet with Carlos M. Carlos pastors a church in the Lima area. Most of our time together was spent talking about theological and practical questions related to the work at his church.

Carlos M. (far left), Ernesto Z., and Juan O. (far right) visiting a class at the ministerial academy this week.

In the afternoon I was able to visit with a couple of the students who are studying at the Ministerial Academy. Tomorrow we will worship with the brothers and sisters here at the Church of the Savior in Barranco. Then, tomorrow night we will visit with Ernesto Z. and his church.

Brother Ernesto at his church in Lima.

Today I was able to meet with four men that HeartCry supports. Three of them (Junior C., Miguel S., and Juan O.) came to see me here in Barranco. Then in the evening we went to visit Dario S. and we attended the Friday evening worship service at his church.

Junior, like Eder M., also studied in the Dominican Republic and is also involved in multiple teaching ministries at the Church of the Savior, at the Ministerial Academy, in other parts of Lima, and even occasionally in other countries in Latin America. Junior is also very involved in helping with the "On-Line Discipleship Class" that the brothers from the church offer (in Spanish) using a discipleship book written by brother Paul Washer. Please pray that Junior would continue to grow in his knowledge of the Lord and that all of these teaching ministries would be sustained by a real, vibrant relationship with Him.

Miguel is pastoring a mission church in Villa El Salvador (one of the larger sectors of Lima). The church has gone through some challenging issues in the lives of those who were attending. In the midst of all of this Miguel seems to be very encouraged and believes that the Lord is purifying His church and that He will build His church.

Juan is also pastoring in the Lima area. His church also helps to sponsor a mission about four hours south of Lima. Juan seemed to be doing well. In the past he has had some health issues. For now he seems to be doing well. However one of his daughters has been having some potentially serious health issues. Please pray for her.

Juan O., visiting a class at the ministerial academy this week.

Dario is also pastoring a church in part of Villa El Salvador. Dario, his wife, and his three daughters all seemed to be doing very well. We had a great time worshiping with them, visiting with their church family, and visiting with him and his family. His church has had its ups and downs but, all in all, he seemed to be very encouraged in the Lord.