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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

Amazing Race Comes to Trujillo

PERU | Tuesday, 28 Jul 2009 | Views [264]

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 [209]

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 [182]

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 [272]

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 [288] | 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 [242] | 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 [217] | 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 >


Farewell and Thank You!!

PERU | Sunday, 21 Jun 2009 | Views [191]

We just finished a fabulous week with the team from Trinity Presbyterian.  It was such a wonderful week of worship, sharing the gospel, mercy ministries, bible school and even a little painting at the orphanage.  I have put a few pictures up on the photo ... Read more >


We Love Because God First Loved Us

PERU | Friday, 19 Jun 2009 | Views [233]

It was a rainy day, but in Trujillo it does not really rain—it mists.   So we walked to Los Pinos in the mist and I thought to myself, “This should be a dreary day.   It is our last day of VBS at Los Pinos.   I am sad and so is the weather.... Read more >


Do You Believe in Miracles?

PERU | Monday, 15 Jun 2009 | Views [167] | Comments [1]

  A special man was a part of the Trinity Presbyterian team—Craig Buettner.   He and two of his sons were on this trip to Peru.   Craig has a special story about his son, Kennedy, that he shared with us on Sunday night at our English service.... Read more >


Welcome Trinity Presbyterian Church

PERU | Sunday, 14 Jun 2009 | Views [199]

Welcome Trinity Presbyterian Church!   We have an awesome group from Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa, AL here.   They will spend the week doing medical missions in our 3 churches as well as the orphanage, as well as VBS in Los Pinos ... Read more >


You Pray While I Work

PERU | Thursday, 11 Jun 2009 | Views [276] | Comments [2]

Welcome to Calvary Pres from Virginia!   What a great group of people.   They are doing daily updates on their website.   To follow along, check it out here: http://www.calvaryrpc.org/   We’ve had a great week so far.   Monday ... Read more >


A Servant's Heart

PERU | Thursday, 11 Jun 2009 | Views [228]

The Lord is certainly working on me here in Peru. You know how you pray for patience and what does the Lord do? He puts you in a place that requires patience! I pray for a servant’s heart. One that is focused outward, not inward. One that joyfully ... Read more >


Whirlwind Tour of Peru Continues

PERU | Saturday, 30 May 2009 | Views [326]

It has been a whirlwind tour of Peru for Belhaven Connections!   Since arriving in Trujillo this past Sunday, the team has given lectures and performances at the Conservatory each day, performed at two schools, one mall and another tonight, given ... Read more >


Standing Room Only at Cajamarca Concert!

PERU | Friday, 22 May 2009 | Views [250]

Belhaven Connections got here Wednesday to Cajamarca. We are having a great time and have had several good concerts and time with the Peruvians here in the University and Collegios (primary and secondary schools). The team is so talented and I think ... Read more >


Muchas Gracias Anderson University RUF!!

PERU | Monday, 18 May 2009 | Views [203] | Comments [1]

Bright and early, the team got up and headed back to Lima and then home. I think someone figured out it would be about 30 hours before they got home to SC.  I pray that they have a safe and uneventful trip home and are able to rest some on the planes.... Read more >


My How Time Flies When You are Working Hard and Have No Internet!

PERU | Sunday, 17 May 2009 | Views [242] | Comments [1]

I cannot believe it has been a week since my last post.  Sorry about that!  It has been an incredibly busy week and I still do not have internet in my apartment so I have to make a special effort to go somewhere that does.   It has been a wonderful ... Read more >


Feliz Dia de la Madre!

PERU | Sunday, 10 May 2009 | Views [236] | Comments [1]

Feliz Dia de la Madre! Happy Mother's Day.  It is the second largest holiday in Peru.  We had a great day today with a celebration of Larco's 25th anniversary. We started our day at church and enjoyed a wonderful service and then afterwards the celebration ... Read more >


Santo, Santo, Santo

PERU | Saturday, 9 May 2009 | Views [265]

Today, Saturday, we had a great day at Larco!  The team worked so hard and we really got the church looking good for the 25th Anniversary.  We spent the day priming, painting, and cleaning!  The church has a gorgeous new look as you can see by the picture ... Read more >


Jumping for Joy

PERU | Friday, 8 May 2009 | Views [346] | Comments [1]

A great team from Anderson RUF is with us for the next two weeks. We are so thrilled to have them and know it will be a blessing to so many! They arrived Wednesday night in Trujillo. It was quite a welcome at the airport as it coincided with the ... Read more >


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