Checking in!

Hey everyone! Its been a while since I've had a chance to update and I don't have a lot of time to do so right now. I just thought that I'd give you a brief update of the goings on here in Peru.

I received a package from my dad with some DVD footage of MPC's Youth Sunday, the Christmas cantata and some basketball games. I have faithfully shared the Youth Sunday with some of my kids here as well as my host family, all of whom were very impressed, even though they didn't understand a word of it. I actually have some girls that want to learn the sign language to Who am I.

I am back into all of my work, with not a lot of time to spare. I have been teaching 3 guitar classes, I started a new English class, and still work with 4 churches a week.

I do have a few prayer requests if you guys have some time for me! There are several churches here that are in search of pastors and their main problem is that they cannot afford one. Two of the churches are trying to buy the buildings that they meet in so they can stop renting, and one of the churches is in the midst of remodeling. My host mom is due in a little over a month and it is REALLY hot where we live and some days are pretty difficult for her. The YAVs here are going to be going on a 20 hour bus ride to the northern part of Peru to spend a week in reflection...at the beach. We also have to cross over into Ecuador to get a new visa. And on a personal note, I am having a tough time trying to decide what comes next in my life. I know I still have 6 months here, but if I am to start seminary then I need to be applying for that and financial aid now. Just keep me in your prayers that I can stay focused on my work here and that I get a better understanding of what God wants for my life after this amazing year in Peru!

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone and I will give a better update when I come back from the beach...all nice and tan...in February!