Happy Birthday Andrew!

See how he's growing!

Violin Recital

Without hesitation, we give God all the glory for our very first violin recital last night. First of all, if He had not called us to minister in this needy land, we would not have had the opportunity to take private violin lessons. Second of all, He has given the children ability and talent and growing discipline to learn what they have over the past couple of years (except that Hannah has only recently begun). And finally, we encountered various obstacles yesterday that could have hindered their performing to their best, which they earnestly desired to do in order to bring glory to His name. Mollie woke up with 103 fever – full-blown flu. By lunch, Hannah had a sore throat and a low grade fever. We prayed over them at lunchtime, and, by evening the fevers had subsided and their energy had returned. So, we gleefully headed to the auditorium. Then, after we arrived, William’s shoulder rest broke, which makes it really hard to hold the violin in position throughout the entire piece, but he determined to do it. Hannah played "The Monkey Song", Mollie played "Minuet 1" by Bach, and William played "Minuet 3" by Bach. God blessed each of them and honored their hard work – they all performed beautifully! We were all thrilled!

However, the flu returned in full force during the night – so we have 2 sick little girls in the house today. It’s going around Peru Mission…

November 2007 e-letter

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Violin Recital Invitation

Quilting in Arevalo

The ladies in Arevalo Presbyterian Church finished their 12 week quilting project this week - and very proudly displayed their handiwork for all to see! Thank you to all the generous sisters in Christ in the USA who donated the fabric for this encouraging project - and especially to Corinne Bradford for spear-heading the whole thing!

The Balls Are Back!

We are so excited to have Brad & Jennifer Ball back with us in Peru! They arrived last week and have been busy house-hunting and getting settled. As you can tell by the action shots, the kids are already part of the gang down here - all of our kids are thrilled to have the Ball kids here. Brad will be heading up Peru Mission's most ambitious economic development endeavor - please remember him, and his family, in your prayers.

Juan & Alicia's Wedding

We joyfully celebrated another covenant marriage in Larco Presybterian Church on Saturday night - that of Juan and Alicia Ponte. Three of our kids were in it (Bible bearer, flower girl, ring bearer) and they did great. The ceremony was a beautiful worship service praising the Lord for creating us in His image and pouring out His infinite love for us through one another.

Corinne's Birthday

We celebrated another birthday this week - that of Bill's mother. We were so blessed to be able to celebrate it with her here in Peru! Happy Birthday Dear!

Happy Birthday Bill!

This year Bill received 4 cakes at 4 very different events (Peru Mission 80's Party/Sunday Lunch/Surprise Party at Larco Presbyterian/Bradford Family Party) - quite fitting, as each cake commemorates a decade in his life (you guess what major birthday he celebrated!). We are all so thankful for his life and pray that the Lord grant many more decades of life to this dear man of God!

Visiting Doctor

For the next three weeks we have with us Dr. Kendrick Kaylor from Texas, a general medicine doctor who is attending patients in our newly inaugurated Wichanzao Clinic. Please join us in prayer for Dr. Kaylor and all our church members and neighbors with whom he comes in contact in the coming weeks.