We were in the states when she was born on June 30, 1992. We received word her name was Peggy. Her older brother, Carlitos (little Chuck), was born two years before. It was an honor for us to have them named after us, and a blessing to have been involved in their lives all these years.
Sunday was the 21st anniversary of our Quechua church. It has been a blessing also to have a part in the church from 1990, from building the church and Sunday School rooms to establishing the believers to carry on the ministry––from then until now.
Sunday, April 1, 2012, began with a message and then a DVD of 21 years of ministry. The service was led by Willie, a young leader in the church. He grew up under our youth program in the church, and dedicated his life to serve the Lord at a young age. He and his wife now lead the youth group and the music ministry in the church.
Willie leading the music Sunday night and Carlitos at the keyboard
Juan and Chuck spent many hours looking through pictures and old video clips to make sure everyone was included in the presentation. The congregation was moved by the ministry that God had raised up in these years. Sunday night we had 200 people come out for the special service on the community soccer court next to the church. Many rededicated their lives to the Lord, and 15 people accepted the Lord.
Over 200 people attended the Sunday night celebration.
We have had a part in this ministry for 22 years. We have seen God raise up the church––His church, and Rumi Rancho. Peggycita and Carlitos now minister in music; Carlitos plays the keyboard, and Peggy is in charge of the technical part of the singing. The church is reaching out to other areas in the valley where we live. God is faithful-–He does the impossible. We are blessed to be a part of God's work here in Bolivia. His message of salvation is being taken to those who live close by, and those who live in the mountains. We are showing them the cross. Happy Easter––He is Risen!
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." First Corinthians 15:58
Peggycita at the projector and Carlitos at the keyboard