Greetings from Peru!
I'm Jeremy Copeland, and I am a trip leader for the Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls Peru Trip. A group of 30 individuals from all over the United States have dedicated the next 10 days to loving the children of Peru, and what a team this is! Our first day started out rough with flight delays, storms, and half the group arriving without any luggage, but God was faithful, and even with these trials, He led us to fulfill our first days ministry for His glory.
Our group spent our first afternoon doing crafts and placing shoes on children's feet at El Buen Pastor Community Center just outside Lima. We arrived to small room with a speaking platform to minister to more than 220 children in the community between the ages of 6-15. For several of our team, this trip marks some firsts in their lives, first time to fly overseas, first time to see the ocean, first mission trip, and first time they have seen the shoes they donated placed on a childs feet. What a blessing for them and for our team to see circle completed on this trip.
As we unpacked the shoes, many of the team removed the rubberbands, and found the notes from children, families, and churches from the U.S. stuffed in the shoes to share with the kids. To see the face of a child light up as the perfect shoe is placed on their feet, or receive a thumbs up and a big smile, almost nothing compares! This was a special first day for us all, and the adventure has only just begun.
As we unpacked the shoes, many of the team removed the rubberbands, and found the notes from children, families, and churches from the U.S. stuffed in the shoes to share with the kids. To see the face of a child light up as the perfect shoe is placed on their feet, or receive a thumbs up and a big smile, almost nothing compares! This was a special first day for us all, and the adventure has only just begun. The adventure takes a big step tomorrow. Our group has taken on a challenge from Heaven. Tomorrow, we will spend the entire day at the Sagrada Familia Home. At this home, there are over 700 children from infants to 18 years of age. Although we may not see all 700 due to school and other commitments, our hope is to spend time with as many kids as we can. This is a very poor home, and with the workers spead so thin, the children are looking for attention. Please pray for our team as we seek to share with each child we see about the love of Christ. May we be the physical presence of Christ to these children and even those who daily take care of these precious children. Our team is excited about this challenge and ready to answer the call.
Blessings,
Jeremy
1 comments:
Crestview Team:
Hope all is well and your trip is accomplishing much. We are praying that God will work miracles through this minisitry. We love you all and will continue to pray for the Holy Spirit to open hearts. Tara, I am so proud of you, don't forget to take lots of pictures! Carla Beeson
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