Through the Eyes of a Service Team Member - Day 4

***Special guest bloggers Carolyn and Lynn from the Lawrence Free Methodist Church Service Team***

Our men needed to move a cement mixer from The Oasis to The Juniper Tree so they hired a truck to toe the mixer 30 minutes on very rough roads. Since the truck lacked a hitch, the took some wire and wired the mixer to the truck bumper, tied some safety rope around it and off they went. Thirty minutes later, the mixer arrived safely at its destination.

Our medical team went to an open air market, told a few people that a dermatologist was available and giving away free medicine. Within a few minutes, a very long line formed. Three hours later, more than 50 people had been helped. Tasha, one of the assistants, was thrilled to get to be in the center of the village helping Peruvians.


Peruvians line up in the market place for a chance to receive medical care from Dr. Joe.

Our ministry team spent the day with children at The Juniper Tree helping them make a "Cristo me ama" craft with pictures of the children and "estickers." The kids loved being able to keep the craft with their own picture.

In addition to our week, the day was also filled with cross cultural experiences: Peruvian food, ice-cream, a herd of goats, rides in taxis, a walk to the plaza, and devotions at The Juniper Tree.


Our group had to avoid being trampled by this wild herd of sheep and goats!


Kelly and Sydney take a Peruvian taxi to their worksite in the morning.


Karly helps the kids at the Juniper tree show the verse to our group at devotions.

Kelly shared her journey of faith during our time of devotions, telling how she learned to trust in God through her battle with cancer even though she had no idea of what the future held. The director of The Juniper Tree explained to the kids that their journey is the same. They don't always know the future, but they can trust God in the midst of it. He will take care of them.

Carolyn's highlight of the day: listening to the children sing and pray during our time of devotions! These children are excited about God and learning to trust in Him completely.


Moms Helping Moms showing off some of their sewing crafts to Kelly, Karly and Sydney.


Randy, Larry and our friend and Driver, Machi, pose for a photo during lunch break.


Stephanie is encircled by a group of girls from the Juniper Tree