Happy Valentines Day from Elizabeth and Olivia!
Back to School...
We found ourselves back at school this week. We had a great time at Sheets Memorial Christian School in Lexington, NC. Each year the school has a missons conference for the student body. Each day we spent time teaching the students about Peru and missions. We especially enjoyed all the questions. One first-grade student was amazed that we didn't have Wal*Mart in Peru! All the students were horrified to hear that guinea pigs are a popular dish rather than a household pet! We hope each student finished the week knowing what missions is really all about and the great needs around the globe.
It is common for us to receive an honorarium for speaking at a church or school. Our girls were especially blessed. This weeks offerings were not for mom and dad, but were a gift from the student body just for them! Elizabeth was so excited that the students had collected money just for her!
It is common for us to receive an honorarium for speaking at a church or school. Our girls were especially blessed. This weeks offerings were not for mom and dad, but were a gift from the student body just for them! Elizabeth was so excited that the students had collected money just for her!
Peruvian Politics
Have you ever found yourself doubting the integrity of our political system? Ever wondered if there were any honest politicians left? Consider the current political situation in Peru:
Elections will be taking place in Peru on April 9th. There are a record 2880 candidates running for congress. There are only 120 seats open! These candidates represent more than 25 different political parties. Candidates include a former cheerleader, a comedian, and a cross-dresser. One candidate claims to be running because, "congress is a good way to make money..." Another claimed to be qualified because, "Everyone in congress is a freeloader..."
Perhaps money is the only motivation for many of the candidates. Peru's congress members receive about $8000 a month in compensation. The nation's minimum wage is only $137 per month. The popular comedian running for congress believes he has a place, "Because the Congress is a total circus, the lawmakers are clowns. Half will go to jail, the other half are stealing." He promises to "take seriously the congress we are now forming."
Analysts believe the strange field of candidates stems from frustration with the corruption in Peru's political system. The thousands of candidates for congress seem small compared to the presidential race. Only 21 candidates made it on the presidential ballot. As usual we ask you pray for the upcoming elections. Pray that Peru will stay open to missions and the spread of the Gospel.
Elections will be taking place in Peru on April 9th. There are a record 2880 candidates running for congress. There are only 120 seats open! These candidates represent more than 25 different political parties. Candidates include a former cheerleader, a comedian, and a cross-dresser. One candidate claims to be running because, "congress is a good way to make money..." Another claimed to be qualified because, "Everyone in congress is a freeloader..."
Perhaps money is the only motivation for many of the candidates. Peru's congress members receive about $8000 a month in compensation. The nation's minimum wage is only $137 per month. The popular comedian running for congress believes he has a place, "Because the Congress is a total circus, the lawmakers are clowns. Half will go to jail, the other half are stealing." He promises to "take seriously the congress we are now forming."
Analysts believe the strange field of candidates stems from frustration with the corruption in Peru's political system. The thousands of candidates for congress seem small compared to the presidential race. Only 21 candidates made it on the presidential ballot. As usual we ask you pray for the upcoming elections. Pray that Peru will stay open to missions and the spread of the Gospel.
It's time for Camp!
Camp season is in full-swing in Peru. The heat of the summer has arrived and hundreds of campers will head north out of Lima to enjoy a week of camp. Reports from Peru indicate that attendance is up and that the camping season has gotten off to a good start.
Over the years many young people and adults have grown spiritually because of a week at the camp. Anyone in Lima can enjoy a week of camp for only $20! The camp season runs from late December until April. Pray that God will continue to work and that the camp will have a great year!
Over the years many young people and adults have grown spiritually because of a week at the camp. Anyone in Lima can enjoy a week of camp for only $20! The camp season runs from late December until April. Pray that God will continue to work and that the camp will have a great year!
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