Good Times in Tacna Town
On Thursday we travelled for 5.5 hours on a hot bus from Arequipa to Tacna. Having enjoyed a tremendous time with Steve and Rachel Peat, and some wonderful sightseeing in Colca and Cusco, we were looking forward to seeing John and Lourdes Brew again. On our last visit to Peru in the year 2000 the greater proportion of our time was spent in Tacna, especially with the church in Pecchay - the area in which John and Lourdes minister.
It was great to arrive at their home, and we were greeted with warmth, friendship and fellowship which made the past six years seem like merely a couple of days. Friday was an opportunity to prepare for a busy weekend and to find our bearings in our new location.
Today (Saturday) was a really busy day with an all day conference/event with the Pecchay church. John and Lourdes daughter Jury and her husband David are in Tacna at the moment also, and we shared with them in the teaching at the event. David opened the day with a challenging message from Philippians 1 on the need to love one aonther and support each other in prayer. Andrew preached twice on the topic of 'Bible Reading and Prayer', while Carolyn and Jury shared with another group on the subject of sharing the gospel with children.
The day was broken up by a most welcome lunch, consisting of traditional Peruvian food cooked in traditional Peruvian ovens. To say that it was delicious would be a disservice.
Tomorrow (Sunday) is another busy day, as Andrew will preach in the morning. Thanks for all of your prayers, and comments. We're glad to now be in the 'swing' of the work, and have once again been blessed and humbled to meet with brothers and sisters with whom we have maintained contact over the past six years. The Pecchay church has a wonderful family environment, and we're delighted to be back here again.
We'll be praying for the services in Armagh tomorrow, as well as for our families and friends.
It was great to arrive at their home, and we were greeted with warmth, friendship and fellowship which made the past six years seem like merely a couple of days. Friday was an opportunity to prepare for a busy weekend and to find our bearings in our new location.
Today (Saturday) was a really busy day with an all day conference/event with the Pecchay church. John and Lourdes daughter Jury and her husband David are in Tacna at the moment also, and we shared with them in the teaching at the event. David opened the day with a challenging message from Philippians 1 on the need to love one aonther and support each other in prayer. Andrew preached twice on the topic of 'Bible Reading and Prayer', while Carolyn and Jury shared with another group on the subject of sharing the gospel with children. 
The day was broken up by a most welcome lunch, consisting of traditional Peruvian food cooked in traditional Peruvian ovens. To say that it was delicious would be a disservice.Tomorrow (Sunday) is another busy day, as Andrew will preach in the morning. Thanks for all of your prayers, and comments. We're glad to now be in the 'swing' of the work, and have once again been blessed and humbled to meet with brothers and sisters with whom we have maintained contact over the past six years. The Pecchay church has a wonderful family environment, and we're delighted to be back here again.
We'll be praying for the services in Armagh tomorrow, as well as for our families and friends.
posted by Family Blogs at 7:42 PM
1 Comments:
It is very helpful to see situations familiar to many Irish Baptists - such as the Pischey church - through your eyes. Your comment about the 'family' atmosphere there is spot on. Thanks again! GD
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