Here are some answers to questions you have been asking this month...

Q. What exactly did you do last term?

SIM Peru Communication Coordinator - did various media items as well as taught media classes for missionaries

SIM Spanish Communication Coordinator (International) - mentored a team as we developed a website and Spanish material for SIM

English Outreach events and classes

Mentoring university students and mentoring potential missionaries

Q. Will this change at all next term?

The Spanish Communication role will be a little less as I will just update the website and maybe create a bi-monthly e-letter in Spanish for pastors and potential missionaries. I'd like to do a bit more in English outreach, including receiving teams to help.

Q. What are some of the highlights of last term?

Working for more than a year with four Peruvian young ladies, mentoring them in various areas of communication (as well as spiritually) then producing a magazine and website for sim.org (in Spanish).

Being creative with English outreach. I squeezed classes into my schedule and led several social outings (games nights, movie nights, Lima tourism day, etc.) Students are just so eager to improve their English and are interested in spiritual topics.

Q. What are you doing during your time in the US?

Meet/speaking with churches/small groups, supporters, friends and family, doing medical check ups, participating in a study on the book of Daniel, resting.

Q. What do you miss the most about the US?

Christian concerts, picnics, volleyball, being with my family and friends, easy access to Dairy Queen, etc.

Q. How can we be praying for you right now? 

My family is going through a lot right now. Pray that God will sustain them.

Pray that God will allow me encourage others, that He would give me energy and wisdom in my meetings.

That God will bring true rest in my body and soul and that He will prepare me to go back.

That He will raise up the full financial support as well as prayer support I need.

Q. You say that you want teams in Peru, what can we do?

I love teams! I enjoy teaching them about culture and ministry, then letting them have an impact within my ministry as Peru has an impact on them! The main area I am looking for help is in English outreach (though I'm open to listening if you have other ideas!).

An ideal team would be 5-10 adults who enjoy being with people, have a love for Christ and who speak English. Email me for more information!

Q. How is your financial support right now? How can I support you?

Currently my monthly support is about 83%. Before planning my return to Peru, I have to have 100% given or promised. If you would like to give, there are two accounts to choose from.

Support: this account goes toward my salary and benefits (like insurance).

Ministry: this account is for ministry expenses (travel, copies, material needs, underwriting costs of outreach events, etc.)

One-time gifts are welcome! You can give online at https://usanet.sim.org/SIMGift/detail.aspx.

If you are planning to support monthly/quarterly/annually, please let me know so I can add you to my promised sheet.

Let me know if you want to know more about automatic checking account deduction.

Q. Do you have any material needs?

Laptop with updated software, video camera, water purifier, DVDs (new or used) in English with Spanish subtitles, under 95 minutes, English educational games and materials, English tracts and evangelistic material.

Q. How is the mototaxi project going?

The project is nearly complete and is reaping benefits. We still have a matching grant. So we need less than $500 to complete it. The staff worker who supported through this project is doing very well in his ministry. This month he is doing a AIDS education/abstinence focus on campuses. If you are interested, you can give online or email me for more information.

Q. When do you plan to return to Peru? How long until we see you again?

My flight is booked for August 5, though this is dependant on being at full promised support. I'm currently around 83%.  I probably will be in the US again Summer 2011.

Q. Got any time free?

For you, yes! Email me about getting together or about speaking.

Q. Do you send out regular emails?

I try to send monthly updates via email. If you are not receiving them, send me an update on your email address.