''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

Back in the USA

At approx. 1:50 pm I received a text from Travis stating that they were back in the states! They are expected to roll into SLC around 4-5 pm. Continue to pray for them as they finish up their traveling and reunite with family.

Steve.

Update From Vince Tharp

Ron did arrive on Thursday, one day late but still in time for the Bible Institute (BI).  We started the BI on Thursday evening with approx 28 Pastors and Elders present.  Several times some other men and women would join us.  Friday and Saturday there were 33 Pastors, Elders, and Youth attending.  All sessions were great!  They were sooooo appreciative of our coming and teaching, constantly telling us so.  There were two youth that could speak a little English to help us out but it was Delwin doing the translation all the way.  They were so attentive, taking notes all the way.  Then, today, at the end of the teaching time, we were able to give out the Bibles and Doctrine books.  They really liked that!  We had an hour Q & A time just before we ended and the questions were very deep and thoughtful.  They would then state how great it was that we came to share the Bible with them.  YOU who sent us made a great impact these three days at the BI.  Thank you for sending us!  I believe that some differences were made for the glory of the Lord.  We are just about to start the evening service at the Church that Delwin Pastors with Dan preaching.  Tomorrow´s service will be taught by Pastor Mike!  Thank you for your prayers.  We will also check out the land after church tomorrow. 
Dios te bendiga = God bless you.

Update from Travis Thomsen

Our God is so wonderful!  In our first day of minsitery in Tarapoto God has been very faithful.  Even though the mission trip is still one member short (We are hoping Ron Thompson is en route and will be here tomorrow) God is still having great victory.  We had our first opportunity to meet and fellowship with our brothers and sisters at the church in Tarapoto tonight.  They are extremely kind hearted folks and they have been very hospitable to us.  Mike, Dan and I shared our testimonies tonight. It was a great experience and the Peruvian saints seemed to be blessed and very receptive.

One very interesting experience was our sleeping arangements last night. I don´t have time to share all of the details now, but the entire team slept (or more accurately tried to sleep) on the cold hard tile floor in the Lima Airport last night!  Several comical things happened last night while we were trying to sleep on the floor. One thing that made me laugh was the double takes everyone was giving us as they walked by. It is comical to think of our team of Gringos all crashed out in close quarters in the food court of this busy international airport.

Thanks for the prayers family!  Please continue to pray for the team.  Pray for Ron to make it safe and timely tomorrow. We need him here by 4pm in order for us to reach the Bible Institute in Bella Vista on time tomorrow. He is supposed to be here by 1pm tomorrow.  Also, just pray for the Institute in general. We all want to be very sensitive to the LORD´s leading and teach the Truth´s the Peruvian pastors need to hear. Pray for us to be clear and precise in handling His word.  Also pray for Delwin as he translates for the entire team. This is a very exhausting process for him. Pray for an extra measure of strength for him.

God bless you all!

Travis

Wednesday March 3rd

Hello all,

I have not heard from the team today, but we did not set up specific times to contact each other. The assumption is that Mike, Vince, and Travis are now in Tarapoto, Peru. If you read the itinerary below you will notice that today will be focused on getting settled in before their church service tonight. Please continue to pray for Ron's traveling as he was delayed for one day. I will update you as soon as I hear from the team.

Steve.

Peru Itinerary 2010

Tuesday, March 2

Leave home for SLC airport around 5 AM
Leave SLC to Denver (DIA) at 8:30 AM (1:27 hrs in air)
Leave DIA to Atlanta at 10:55 AM (2:50 hrs in air) Will pick up Ron Thompson in Denver for the rest of the trip
Leave Atlanta to Lima, Peru at 5:10 PM (6:40 hrs in air) layover in airport is approx 12 hrs

Wednesday, March 3

Leave Lima for Tarapoto at 11:05 AM (1:15 hrs in air) finally arriving at 12:20 PM!
Eat lunch with Delwin and Techy Fowler
Freshen up in hotel
Eat dinner with Fowlers
Evening Church (Ron and Vince will give greetings; Mike, Travis, and Dan will share testimonies) Ron and Vince have already shared their testimonies with the Church.

Thursday, March 4

Do a little relaxing, sightseeing, shopping
Vince and Ron do some TBM business
Leave for Bellavista where the Bible Institute will be held (approx 2.5 hr drive)
Eat with the Pastors attending the Bible Institute
First 2 hr session (1 hr of introductions and opening ceremony, 1 hr ofMike teaching/setting the stage for the Institute)

Friday, March 5

Travis has first 2 hr session on Bibliology
Mike has second 2 hr session on Soteriology
Lunch and small break
Vince has third 2 hr session on Bible History of Pentatuch dinner
Ron has fourth 2 hr session on Pneumatology

Saturday, March 6

Dan has fifth 2 hr session on Ecclesiology
All men have panel Q&A time with Pastors for 1 hr
Ron has closing ceremony 1 hr
Travel back to Tarapoto 2.5 hr
Evening meal with Fowlers
Church meeting with Dan or Mike preaching

Sunday, March

Church meeting with Mike or Dan preaching
Lunch with church family
Travel to look at land for future church camp

Monday, March 8

Lunch with Fowlers
Leave Tarapoto for Lima at 12:55 PM (3:10 hrs - short stop in another town) layover in Lima 9:40 hrs
Leave Lima for Atlanta at 1:20 AM (6:55 hrs in air)Must clear customs
Leave for Atlanta for DIA at 10:50 AM (3:33 hrs in air)Ron will leave team to return back to LaGrange, WY
Leave DIA for SLC at 2:35 PM (1:32 hrs in air) arriving in SLC at 4:07 PM. FL #DL 4693

Update to Prayer Request

It appears that Ron Thompson will be delayed by one day. As long as it is only one day, his scheduled ministries should not be effected. The whole team still has quite a bit of traveling to do so please keep praying. The flight out of Atlanta was only delayed by 30 min. Praise the Lord! Please keep praying that the team would be 100% leaning on the Lord for strength as they prepare and rest before the events of the week. More updates to come...

Steve.

Urgent Prayer Request

Our fellow brother in Christ, Ron Thompson had his flight out of Denver cancelled. At this time he will be unable to meet up with our team in Atlanta before heading for Peru tonight at 5pm. There is a chance he will be able to switch airlines and fly to Peru out of Miami and still be able to meet up with the team before flying to Tarapoto. Please pray that God will work things out for Ron to be able to make up the time lost and meet up with the team.
Also, pray for the teams flight out of Atlanta. It is currently snowing there, but right now there flight is still on schedule.
Thank you for lifting these things up to the Lord!
Steve