I am tremendously thankful for and energized by this past week in Peru. Thank you to my dear friends Alex Stavros and Maria-Paz Stavros for introducing us to Peruvian Partners, and for giving my family the chance to learn about and experience the rich Peruvian culture. Peruvian Partners believes in "walking together" through long-term relationship development and deep community engagement. Decades after its founding, Peruvian Partners continues to walk alongside the wonderful people of Flores de Villa, a community in the outskirts of Lima. I look forward to many more opportunities for my family & I to walk with them over the coming months and years.
?? Peruvian Partners Immersion Trip Recap! ????? What an unforgettable experience! This year, we had the joy of hosting several North American families (with kids ages 6-13) on a Peruvian Partners Immersion Trip – a perfect blend of service, learning, and adventure! ???? ?? Serving in Flores de Villa The heart of our trip was Vacation Bible School (VBS) at the local public school, where we welcomed 100 energetic 5-6-year-olds for three days of faith, fun, and friendship! ?? ?? Theme: Magnified!! – Seeing God’s creation, love, and care up close! ?? Activities: Crafts, games, Bible stories, STEM fun, worship songs, and snacks! ?? Songs: “Jesus Loves Me,” “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” and “Church Clap” had everyone singing and dancing! ?? Making a Lasting Impact: ? Installed a new roof cover over the school’s play area for shade & protection ???? ? Donated supplies, toys, and activity books to the Childhood Stimulation Center ???? ? Provided care products, sunglasses, and snacks for young adults in transition homes ???? ?? Exploring Peru Beyond serving in Flores de Villa, families had a blast: ??? Cooking Class & Market Visit – Learning about Peru’s incredible cuisine! ??? Historic Lima Tour – Politics, history, and Spanish conquest, including the San Francisco Catacombs! ?? Huaca Pucllana Ruins – Exploring 1,500-year-old remnants of the Lima civilization! ?? Amazon Jungle Adventure – Spotting alligators, capybaras, sloths, ocelots, tarantulas, and monkeys in the wild! ?????? ?? A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this possible! These kids felt the love of God, and our visiting families left with full hearts, new friendships, and a deeper understanding of service. ??? We hope YOUR family can join us next year! ???? #PeruvianPartners #VBS2025 #FloresDeVilla #FaithInAction #ServingWithLove ???? #PeruAdventures