Yes, it's only October, but the stores are already getting their Christmas stuff on display. One thing I did learn last year was if you want anything, get it now or it won't be there. By the beginning of December last year, everything descent was gone, also the prices go up and up each week. The lead up to Christmas also means an increase in crime over the next few months. It was about this time last year I had my bag stolen. Please pray for our safety, especially for Lucas.
We finally felt a tremor while we were in our apartment. We felt a few here in Trujillo, but never on the 4th floor. It wasn't a big one, but there was the usual weather change. There's a great debate about whether the tremor causes the weather change or the weather change causes the tremor. Last week still felt like 'winter', but today is beautiful and sunny. Although, yesterday it felt like we were in Britain as it was drizzling all morning, very unusual for here.
Last week at the couples Bible study we started a new study based on the book 'Sacred Marriage'. We are very encouraged to see many couples attending. Last night there were around 20 people. The idea of the book is that the main purpose of marriage is to make us more like Christ, so the problems in our marriage are opportunities to grow.
Next week, we are helping run a conference for full-time church workers. We're hoping to have around 35 peole in total. There are 20 full-time workers in the brethern churches in Peru. Also coming up is the next module of the Bible institute starting Nov. 1st. So there is lots to be done in the next few weeks. We are also looking forward to Ian Burness from Echoes of Service in Britain coming to speak at the conference and teach at the institute.
Will keep you posted on how the conference went.
We finally felt a tremor while we were in our apartment. We felt a few here in Trujillo, but never on the 4th floor. It wasn't a big one, but there was the usual weather change. There's a great debate about whether the tremor causes the weather change or the weather change causes the tremor. Last week still felt like 'winter', but today is beautiful and sunny. Although, yesterday it felt like we were in Britain as it was drizzling all morning, very unusual for here.
Last week at the couples Bible study we started a new study based on the book 'Sacred Marriage'. We are very encouraged to see many couples attending. Last night there were around 20 people. The idea of the book is that the main purpose of marriage is to make us more like Christ, so the problems in our marriage are opportunities to grow.
Next week, we are helping run a conference for full-time church workers. We're hoping to have around 35 peole in total. There are 20 full-time workers in the brethern churches in Peru. Also coming up is the next module of the Bible institute starting Nov. 1st. So there is lots to be done in the next few weeks. We are also looking forward to Ian Burness from Echoes of Service in Britain coming to speak at the conference and teach at the institute.
Will keep you posted on how the conference went.