''Shine Your Light And Let The Whole World See...''

During devotion and breakfast there has been a girl that works at the hotel that has been serving our breakfast. Her name is Madelyn. She approached one of the team members that speaks Spanish and has asked why we are here and what we are doing. She wants to learn more and has agreed to come to church tonight. Please pray that we will be a testimony and she will see God through us.

Spreading the Good News

Frank and I went to minister to the parents of a 13 year old boy named Marco. He wants to be baptized during Easter weekend but his parents oppose. Frank had a chance to share his testimony which was powerful. He shared Gods love and mans imperfection. The father left the door open to return tonight. Please pray for Gods words to say as we return tonight.

-Jeremy

Wednesday Night Church

The Wednesday night church service went well. Travis presented a powerful and clear message. Typically there are about 10 people that attend the Wednesday night service, but following the pastors conference there were more than 60 in attendance. Towards the end it was standing room only.

Pastors Conference Update

The pastors conference has finished and there is an excited energy about what God has done. The president of the evangelical institute told us not to expect many people to attend the conference. He said that there would be no more than 50 people attending. God brought 125 people, what a blessing. We are now transitioning to a focus on evangelizing. Play keep us in your prayers.

First Day of the Pastors Conference

The first night of the pastors conferencehas completed.There were 111 local peruvians in attendance tonight with the expectation of more to show up tomorrow. Praise God!!! The dinner was great and the reception was awesome. After dinner nearly everyone returned their plates and cups to the kitchen already cleaned!!! What an awesome culture!!!

We helped prepare the dinner and it incredible how much they do with so little. Who needs a stove when you have a big pot, a couple medium sized rocks, some wood, and a couple matches. We cut grass from the garden to make tea and we were ready to feed more than 120 people with little left over. What a great day.

We have met so many incredible people here, their hearts are on fire for Christ. They are some of the most grateful and content people I have ever met. There is one pastor, Roy, that goes around to 25 churches and preaches. He is an ordinary guy doing extraordinary things for the sake of Christ. He is only 23 years old. What an inspiration.

-Jeremy

Update from Jeremy

We just finished the morning team devotion where we read 2 Timothy 2:1-13, where Paul wrote about enduring the cause for Christ. We anticipate an incredible and spiritually, physically, and emotionally draining day. We ask for prayer for strength as we endure for His sake.

The pastors conference starts today! We are expecting up to 140 pastors from across the region. Please continue to pray for the pastors and their openness to the word. Pray also for the speakers and translators that God would give them the words to speak. We are anticipating an incredible day!

The Team Has Landed!

Update from Travis,

The team has arrived in Tarapoto, all eleven of us! Overall the trip down went very smooth. Thanks be to God for protecting us and thanks to you all as you are lifting us up before Him.

We only lost one box of bibles on the way down. There was a mix up and the bag was sent to Las Vegas. I am sure they could use some Thompson Study Bibles en Espanol in Vegas, but we still requested for the Airline to send them to Tarapoto. We heard they are coming tomorrow which is great news!

Please continue to pray for us as we prepare to minister to the our Brothers and Sisters in Tarapoto tomorrow! We will be worshiping with the Saints in Community Bible Church and Delwin will get to preach after being State side for several months.

Well that is it for now. God bless!

-Travis

Pray! Pray! Pray!

I haven't received any news from the team yet. If you checked out the flight itinerary you would have noticed that they don't have much time between flights. My assumption is "no-news is good news". They should be somewhere between Guatemala City and Costa Rica right now. Please continue to pray for their travel and that everyone arrives safe and with all their luggage.

Here We Go Again!!!

Welcome back to the FBC Missions Blog! It's another year and the Lord has surely provided above and beyond to allow us to be involved in another foreign ministry opportunity! To navigate this blog use the "Peru 2011" link to see updates specific to the 2011 trip. Use the links to the left under "Navigation" to see the separate schedules and itineraries, and information on Tarapoto. Don't forget to "follow" the blog to receive email updates!

Pastors Conference Schedule

Monday

1:00-2:00PM:

Registration

2:00-4:00PM:

Introductions

Opening Address (Mike)

4:00-6:00PM:

Session 1: Bibliology (Craig)

6:00-7:30PM:

Shower

Dinner

7:30-9:30PM:

Session 2: Apologetics (Todd)

Tuesday

6:45-8:00AM:

Breakfast

Cleanup

8:00-10:00AM:

Session 3: Hermeneutics (Craig)

10:00AM-12:00PM:

Session 4: Bible Survey (Vince)

12:00-2:00PM:

Lunch

Siesta

2:00-4:00PM:

Session 5: Theology Proper (Todd)

4:00-6:00PM:

Session 6: Soteriology (Travis)

6:00-7:30PM:

Shower

Dinner

7:30-9:30PM:

Session 7: Homiletics Instruction (Mike)

Wednesday

6:45-8:00AM:

Breakfast

Cleanup

8:00-10:00AM:

Session 8: Homiletics Application (Mike)

10:00-11:00AM:

Question and Answer Panel (All Teachers)

11:00-11:30AM:

Resources Handout

11:30AM:

Dismissal

Daily Schedule

FRIDAY, February 25^th

4:30PM: Meet at FBC for Prayer

5:00PM: Leave for airport

7:10PM: Depart for LA

8:00-9:00PM: Arrive in LA

9:00-9:15 PM: Meet at LACSA/TACA International Flights Ticketing Counter to Receive Boarding Passes

SATURDAY, February 26^th

12:35-7:15AM: Depart and Flight to Guatemala City

8:00-9:35AM: Depart and Flight to Juan Santamaria Costa Rica

10:30AM-3:15PM: Depart and Flight to Lima, Peru

5:15-6:35PM: Depart and Flight to Tarapoto, Peru/Make our way to hotel for the evening.

 

SUNDAY, February 27^th

7:00 – 9:00AM:

Breakfast

Team Bible Study and Prayer

10:00AM:

Sunday Morning Worship Service

Testimonies: Everyone Be Ready

Preach: Delwin

12:00PM:

Lunch

7:00PM:

Church Service

Testimonies: Everyone Be Ready

Preach: Vince

MONDAY, February 28th

7:00-9:00AM:

Breakfast

Team Bible Study and Prayer

9:00AM-12:00PM:

Prepare for Pastor's Conference

12:00PM

Lunch

1:00-2:00PM:

Pastor's Conference Registration

2:00-9:30PM

Pastor's Conference (See Detailed Schedule)

TUESDAY, March 1^st

Early AM:

Cook Team Assemble and Serve

6:45AM:

Breakfast

8:00-12:00PM:

Pastor's Conference Morning Sessions

12:00-2:00PM

Lunch

Siesta

2:00-6:00PM:

Pastor's Conference Afternoon Sessions

6:00-7:30PM:

Shower

Dinner

7:30-9:30PM

Pastor's Conference Evening Session

 

WEDNESDAY, March 2^nd

Early AM:

Cook Team Assemble and Serve

6:45-8:00AM:

Breakfast

8:00-11:00AM:

Morning Sessions

11:00-11:30AM:

Presentation of Bibles/Resources

12:00PM:

Lunch:

6:00PM:

Dinner:

8:00PM:

Church Service

Testimony: Debbie

Teach/Preach: Travis

THURSDAY, March 3^rd

7:00-9:00AM:

Breakfast

Team Bible Study and Prayer

9:00-12:00PM:

Break/Sightseeing/Shopping

12:00PM:

Lunch:

1:00-6:00PM:

Break/Sightseeing/Shopping

6:00PM:

Dinner:

8:00PM:

Church Service

Testimony: Candace

Teach/Preach: Todd

FRIDAY, March 4^th

6:30-8:00AM:

Breakfast

Team Bible Study and Prayer

8:00-11:00AM:

Tract and Flier Handout

12:00PM:

Lunch:

6:00PM:

Evangelistic Event

Testimony: Travis

Preach: Franc

8:00PM:

Dinner: Chicken Place

SATURDAY, March 5^th

6:30-8:00AM:

Breakfast

Team Bible Study and Prayer

8:00-11:00AM:

Tract and Flier Handout

And Evangelistic Event

Testimony: Bill

Preach: Franc

12:00PM:

Lunch:

5:00PM:

Wedding in Lamas

(Dinner Will Be Served Late)

SUNDAY, March 6^th

7:00-9:00AM:

Breakfast

Team Bible Study and Prayer

10:00AM:

Sunday Morning Worship Service

Testimony: Bill

Preach: Mike

12:00PM:

Lunch:

Afternoon:

Fellowship with the Peruvian Saints

7:00PM:

Church Service

Testimony: Jeremy

Preach: Craig

MONDAY, March 7^th

6:00-6:30AM:

Breakfast

6:45AM:

Have Luggage in Hotel Lobby for Loading

7:00AM:

Leave for Tarapoto Airport

8:30-9:45AM:

Depart and Flight to Lima

2:15-4:53PM:

Depart and Flight to Juan Santamaria Costa Rica

6:01-10:26PM:

Depart and Flight to LA

TUESDAY, March 8^th

8:15-10:55AM

Depart and Flight to Salt Lake City

Go home and get some rest!

Flight Itinerary to Peru

Leave Saturday, February 26, 2011 

Depart: 12:35am Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles International (LAX)
Arrive: 7:15am Guatemala City, Guatemala Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) 

Change planes: Time between flights: 0hr 45min 

Depart: 8:00am Guatemala City, Guatemala Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA)
Arrive: 9:35am San Jose, Costa Rica San Jose Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) 

Change planes: Time between flights: 0hr 55min 

Depart: 10:30am San Jose, Costa Rica San Jose Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
Arrive: 3:15pm Lima, Peru Lima Jorge Chavez International (LIM)

Change planes: Time between flights: 2hr 0min

Depart: 5:15pm Lima, Peru Lima Jorge Chavez International (LIM)
Arrive: 6:35pm Tarapoto, Peru Tarapoto (TPP)

Total duration: 15hr 0min | Total miles: 4716 miles

 

Flight Itinerary from Peru

Return Monday, March 7, 2011

Depart: 8:30am Tarapoto, Peru Tarapoto (TPP)
Arrive: 9:45am Lima, Peru Lima Jorge Chavez International (LIM)

Change planes: Time between flights: 4hr 30min

Depart: 2:15pm Lima, Peru Lima Jorge Chavez International (LIM)
Arrive: 4:53pm San Jose, Costa Rica San Jose Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

Change planes: Time between flights: 1hr 8min

Depart: 6:01pm San Jose, Costa Rica San Jose Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
Arrive: 10:26pm Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles International (LAX)

Total duration: 16hr 56min | Total miles: 4712 miles