Pastor's Camp and More!

During the pastor's camp this year we had 3 jungle pastors who had never before visited us here. It was a tremendous joy to see the growth in their lives since we first met them in the jungle about 4 years ago.

The evening services can get a little long, so if your children are tired, just lay them in the aisle of the tent. (if you are an adult, you're expected to sleep in your chair)

If you really get tired, there is always the basin of water in the middle of the center aisle. The idea is to splash yourself in the face with it. Amazingly enough, I didn't see anyone dump the basin on their sleeping neighbor the entire week!

This is Jacob, the jungle pastor from the Yine village called Miaria. He doesn't look so savage now, right? He is part of the generation that worshiped the "sun god" before the missionaries arrived. The sad part is that while most of the tribes now claim to be "Christian" many of them still have no idea what that means. Their idea of a Christian is a non-pagan who is somewhat civilized, and may have a church-building in his village.

This is Cuzco, note the snow-covered peak in the background!

This is Lois Hutchinson, one of the early Baptist missionaries to this part of Peru. She and her husband worked here for many years together before he passed away. She has now "retired" here, but is still very busy in the work.

Bob Whatley, a Baptist missionary who has faithfully spent 47 years here sharing the gospel in the Cuzco region.

Sharon Loveall. The Lovealls have been in the department of Cusco for about 15 years now, and work here in Urubamba pastoring the church, and directing the seminary.

On the left is our special speaker for the week. An African missionary veteran of many years. The theme this year was discipleship, and I personally learned much, despite not having time to make it to all the sessions. On the right is Ken Loveall who translated for Dr. Fogle all week.

Despite the great teaching, and amazing stories, not everyone stayed awake. I suppose that is to be expected. (See pastor, it is not just the congregations in the U.S.)

I wanted to introduce you to some of the missionaries in this region of Peru. Unfortunately, the gospel has not yet gone to all Peru in the same measure that it has been spread here. Please continue praying for the jungle ministry that God has called us to.