Lucille's Adventures in Peru

Av. Fatima 820, #703, Trujillo, Peru --- www.perumission.org --- "Not all those who wander are lost." J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings

Twin Lakes in Peru 2010

PERU | Monday, 18 Jan 2010 | Views [33]

It was a week full of smiles, laughter, singing, and sharing the love of God!   What a blessing and special time for us here in Peru.   January 4 to 7, 2010, Twin Lakes and First Presbyterian Church of Jackson sent a team to Trujillo and for ... Read more >


Photos: Short Term Trips 2010

PERU | Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010 | Photo Gallery

Teams that visited Peru during 2010
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A Quick Update

PERU | Monday, 4 Jan 2010 | Views [45] | Comments [2]

Well, another year has passed and it has been quite a year.  A lot of changes for me and lots of blessings.  I need to write more about that, but at a later time.  For now, we are off and running in 2010.  But not until after we bid farewell to 2009 ... Read more >


Celebrations

PERU | Thursday, 17 Dec 2009 | Views [56]

Tis the season to be jolly, fa, la, la, la, la, . . .    Well, it is the season to be jolly and we have enjoyed some fun times here at Peru Mission as we celebrate the advent season.   First, we had a PM Christmas Party.   The Smiths and Bakers ... Read more >


Hmmm, where to buy Christmas lights?

PERU | Wednesday, 16 Dec 2009 | Views [37]

Christmas time . . . just say those 2 words and everyone can conjure up memories of family, friends and traditions.   As December 25 draws nigh, we enjoy festivities, anticipation of celebrations, homecomings, and much more.   This year, I will ... Read more >


Give Thanks

PERU | Wednesday, 2 Dec 2009 | Views [65]

Okay, does this picture not make you smile?  It does me.  And I have a lot to smile about and be thankful for this year!  It has been an eventful, hard, challenging, exciting, joyful and adventurous year!  My life is rarely dull and I am so thankful ... Read more >


Peru Mission Finds a New Home

PERU | Saturday, 17 Oct 2009 | Views [80]

A lot is happening here in Trujillo and we are so excited about all of the positive changes the Lord is doing to help us be more effective here in Peru!   Brad Ball has been named the new Executive Director for Christian Missionary Society.   ... Read more >


Peruvian Sprinkler System

PERU | Wednesday, 7 Oct 2009 | Views [70]

Peruvians are very poor, but they are also very smart.   Most anything can be fixed over here where at home, we would throw it away broken.   They make do out of very little and do very well.   They take care of their things that we may consider ... Read more >


Soo-E, Soo-E, Soo-E

PERU | Friday, 25 Sep 2009 | Views [62]

Microbus, la combi, el autobus . . . it takes on many names, but it is just a van or small bus that drives a route around the city.   You get on and off wherever you like.   You pay different amounts depending on the city and routes, but it ... Read more >


A Lord's Day in Trujillo

PERU | Sunday, 23 Aug 2009 | Views [84]

What a perfect Lord’s Day here in Peru!!   Today was a gloriously, beautiful day in Trujillo.   The sun was out, but the day had cool temperatures--and it was the day the Lord had made so I rejoiced and was glad in it.   I started my day by ... Read more >


Do Short Term Teams Really Make a Difference?

PERU | Wednesday, 19 Aug 2009 | Views [68] | Comments [1]

Do short term teams (STT) make a difference?   What do they really have an impact?   Many people ask these questions.   And these questions are often debated.   I think STT do make a huge difference and for lots of different reasons, but my ... Read more >


A Day in My Life

PERU | Saturday, 8 Aug 2009 | Views [61]

Well, short term team season is over and I am settling into Life in Peru Without STT.  It is different, but I enjoy them both.  My time now is spent finalizing accounts from teams that have come and gone; paying bills for the teams; doing final administrative ... Read more >


New Fellowship Program

PERU | Sunday, 2 Aug 2009 | Views [67]

Out with the old and in with the new!  The old internship program is now the Peru Mission Fellowship.  This is a one year or less commitment that young people make to come and serve with Peru Mission.  There are 3 components to our Fellowship Program:... Read more >


Amazing Race Comes to Trujillo

PERU | Tuesday, 28 Jul 2009 | Views [45]

It was IPC's last day.  We had plans to go to the woodshop, then Wichanzao and Clementina and then before the airport, finally, one last lunch with Peruvian friends.  And as a surprise, I had ordered 2 cuy frito (fried guinea pig) for them to try and ... Read more >


Valeria

PERU | Saturday, 25 Jul 2009 | Views [40]

We have enjoyed having a team here from Norfolk, VA -- Trinity Presbyterian Church.  They also had 4 members from Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, one of which is going to stay for a week and be a part of Fellowship Porgram -- Welcome to Heidi McDonald! ... Read more >


A New Direction for SALI

PERU | Wednesday, 22 Jul 2009 | Views [21]

Dear friends and supporters of Peru Mission,   Greetings in the grace and peace of Christ.   We are thankful for each of you and all the ways you have loved, prayed for and supported the work of the gospel through Peru Mission.   We are blessed ... Read more >


A Taste of Home

PERU | Thursday, 2 Jul 2009 | Views [91]

Welcome to FPC Jackson!  I am so excited for this team to be here!  I get a real taste of home.  First, I am a member of FPC Jackson so this is my home church and it is great to see friends from home.  Second, I get a double dose of home because 2 members ... Read more >


A Few of My Favorite Things

PERU | Saturday, 27 Jun 2009 | Views [98] | Comments [1]

These are a few of my favorite things!!   I’ve been in Peru for 3 months now.   I’ve been asked, “What do you love about it?”   There are many intangible things I love about Peru—the people, the relationships, the Christian community among ... Read more >


Moving Forward

PERU | Thursday, 25 Jun 2009 | Views [86] | Comments [1]

The Peru Mission team had a very important, fruitful team meeting on Tuesday. Since the mission has grown so tremendously in size and scope over the years, there is a great need for more ministry coordination and leadership organization. Over ... Read more >


More Goodbyes!

PERU | Monday, 22 Jun 2009 | Views [96] | Comments [2]

We will miss the Bradford's!  They are soon headed home for a year long furlough.  Sandi and Allen Smith hosted a despideda (Peruvian goodbye party) for them last night.  It was a wonderful night to be together and share in memories and create new ones.... Read more >


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