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 | "We asked God to lead us as we walked through the town. On that walk we met three people who later accepted Christ." | -Ben |
|  | "Peru really blessed me with a new perspective. The people taught me the importance of having a relationship with God and making sacrifices for Him." | -Megan |
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Project Overview:
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You will fly into Iquitos, the largest city in the Peruvian rainforest. Located on the Amazon River, the city itself can only be reached by airplane or boat. The Peruvians here are the descendants of the Incas, and many of them consider themselves separate from the rest of Peru because they are isolated from the capital Lima by miles of jungle and the Andes Mountains. Because the country provides about two-thirds of the total cocaine produced in the world, there is an increased drug addiction in the area.
You will stay in the city of Nauta, which is a two hour drive from Iquitos and also sits on the river. It contains some elements of westernization (electricity, motor cars, etc.) while providing a gateway to the Jungle. Its 15,000+ residents are somewhat isolated from the world and the Church struggles, despite its growth, both within itself and out.
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Ministry Description:
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Your team will play a key role in our efforts to bring the Gospel of Christ to this remote area through relational evangelism and simple relationship building. Some of the communities you will reach are known and frequented by only locals; forsaken and forgotten by the outside world.
You will participate in child ministry, feedings programs for the poor and hungry, church ministry, prayer walks, and sports evangelism. You may also have the chance to reach out through music, preaching, nursing, and other practical skills.
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