June:
Rachel and I had the privilege of spending a few days with friends touring Cusco in early June. Then Rachel returned to the States and I returned to Iquitos to continue the work with several mission trips that came in from the States. Our purpose this summer was to minister to the river villages with whom we regularly work.
June 22-25, eight villages on the Amazon River came together for a youth camp. We expected 60 youth and double that number showed up! God’s grace is great! Eighteen Americans were there to help with the program, teaching, evangelizing, and organizing friendly competitions with the youth. God showed Himself as our Provider, as we only had enough food for 100 people, but He multiplied the food and there was enough for everyone. What most impressed me was the hunger that the youth had to learn the Word of God; they consumed the teachings, on leadership, evangelism, and the importance of daily quiet time with God. Each evening, the “church” (there is not yet a building) came together with the youth for ministration. The time of prayer and spiritual healing was spectacular, because the young people were challenged to change, and they left greatly impacted. At the end of the camp, they told me, “This was the first time we have experienced something like this. Now we are eager to follow and obey God and we commit to be forever faithful to Him!”
June 26-27, I led the same team to the village Florido, one hour from Iquitos, where we worked with children in the day and in the evenings had evangelistic services. The first day, the children’s team taught “Jesus, the Obedient Son” and at the first evening service, 17 people accepted Christ. The second day, part of the team went to another village, a 15-minute walk away, called Arenales. The villagers are the indigenous Witotos. It was the first time we had been to this village. We put in a well for them. Some are Christians, and they asked us to come back to evangelize the village. This is an open door to be able to return to preach to them the Good News! The other part of the team that stayed in Florido taught the children and visited the villagers inviting them to the service that evening, which included showing a Christian movie. Nine people accepted Christ and 29 rededicated their lives to Him.
July:
The children’s clubs continue on the weekends and I was able to supervise them when I was in town. But I spent the majority of the month in the river.
July 7-14, I led a large American team of mostly teenagers on a week-long trip on the Momon River. July 7, we went to San Antonio, a village that we often visit, two hours from Iquitos. We spent the afternoon teaching a lesson to the children and inviting the small village—50 adults and 23 children—to an evangelistic service that evening. Eighty percent of the village was present that evening, when we presented a Christian movie. It is always refreshing to see visit this community and see them growing in their faith.
From San Antonio, we continued five hours up the river to Punto Alegre, another one of our regularly-visited villages, with a population of 200. (It’s where our favorite three-year-old friend Abed is from.) Our intention was to use a new strategy to reach the unsaved: a futbol championship. In Peru, futbol always attracts a lot of people, and thank the Lord, it worked! Eleven villages participated and many people came. The church was overflowing in the evening services. In total, there were 60 salvations and 26 rededications! The American children’s team worked every afternoon with 60-80 kids, teaching about respect, obedience, love, and prayer. I helped out with the games, crafts, memorization of verses, and songs. The futbol games were well-organized and harmonious and the players were good sportsmen. Only in the final game did a problem arise from the desire to win, but thank the Lord it was quickly resolved. Every team received a small prize for participating and the winning team won jerseys and soccer balls.
July 17-20, I worked with another American team, this time within Iquitos, hosted by a local church. We ministered in the streets of one barrio (neighborhood), sharing the Gospel and showing evangelistic movies.
August:
My team has dedicated this month to traveling to our villages (this past week we went to San Antonio and Gallito, and next week we go to Arenales and Bononaje) to follow up on the church and new believers, as well as to see how their wells are working and to fix any problems.
Last month, Rachel and I prayed and talked about my coming to the States. Due to health reasons, Rachel decided that she should stay in Kentucky for several months. So she offered to help me fulfill my life-long dream of attending Christ for the Nations Bible Institute in Dallas, Texas. After sending my application and pastor’s reference, I was accepted and was sent the paperwork for the student visa. My interview at the embassy in Lima, Peru, is August 13, 7:30 AM. This is my 25th birthday, so I hope that they “gift” me with a visa! If I am granted a visa, I must return to Iquitos for additional paper work and to pack and would arrive in the States a week later. School begins August 18, and the last day I can arrive is August 20, so I am pressed for time. But with all the delays in paperwork, if this works out, it will be only because it is God’s will.
Financial Needs:
The cost of the paperwork (and round-trip flight to Lima) thus far just to get the interview has been $500. Miraculously, I was awarded a $3,400 tuition scholarship, but the cost for the school year will still be $7,700 (room and board, books, and other fees), $1500 for food, and $1500 for airfare. If you would like to help Rachel and me with these costs, please contact Rachel or send a tax-deductible donation to:
WORDSOWER INTERNATIONAL
PO BOX 3215
NAMPA, IDAHO 83686
Please include on a Post-it Note that the donation is for Josué from Peru. I am also in need of monthly supporters. Rachel and I have agreed to send $100/ month to help one of our children’s clubs in Iquitos continue going strong while we are away.
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Praises:
God blessed the river work this summer and kept the Americans healthy.
My family’s house has a new roof and cement floor, so I don’t have to worry about their physical well-being so much.
I am healthy.
Rachel is recovering from her surgery.
Prayer Requests:
My spiritual life.
Spiritual growth for the new believers and the churches in Iquitos and the villages.
My relationship with Rachel—this time without her has been difficult for me as I miss her a lot. Pray that God helps us serve Him better as a couple and that He guides our next steps.
My interview at the embassy on August 13. Pray for favor from the person who interviews me—that God will touch his heart and give me the visa.
Thank you for your prayers and financial support. May God bless you.
10 August, 2008
12 May, 2008
Josue’s Newsletter: April/ May 2008
February:
I had the opportunity to be a leader in a missions school for youth from churches in Babahoyo, Ecuador. At first, it was challenging to befriend the youth due to an ancient conflict between Ecuador and Perú. But after a few days, as I was teaching a devotional on the importance of having a close relationship with God, they realized that they should respect my authority regardless of my birthplace. I also learned to love them as God’s children. From then on, there were no problems and we enjoyed the rest of the school. My favorite part was the outreach; I lead a small group of the kids to minister for a week in northern Perú. Despite the heat, the kids performed and taught choreographies and evangelized with great energy.
March:
After resting for a week, I met with the team to plan the start-up of the clubs and river trips. I also helped dig a well in San Juan de Yanayacu, a community on the Amazon River.
April:
I spent most of the month traveling by boat to several communities on the Amazon and Momón Rivers, to meet with the governmental leaders concerning several conferences and youth camps that we will realize in June and July for the churches in ten communities. Three different mission groups are coming from the States to participate in these events.
The children’s clubs started up again. Each weekend, the leaders teach the Word, play games, sing, and give food to over 100 kids. For Mother’s Day, there were extra activities and crafts to honor the kids’ moms.
We began an after school tutor program, several afternoons per week, where the kids from the children’s clubs can get homework help and tutoring in English and math.
I am now leading the praise and worship in my church, and this has helped me in my relationship with God.
Prayer Requests:
· That I continue to be led by God.
· Three river trips in May where I will meet with the community leaders once more to finalize the plans for the conferences and the youth camp in the summer.
· That the youth and church leaders will attend.
· That the children in the clubs will grow in their spiritual and academic understanding.
· The arrangements and requirements for Rachel’s and my wedding, April 24, 2009.
Thanksgiving:
· For all of you who pray for me and support me financially.
· For the comfort God gave Rachel since the death of her dad (she has been able to travel with me on some of the river trips, translate, help with the clubs, and teach English in the tutoring program).
· For a new roof for my family’s house.
· For God’s help in accepting the Ecuadorians.
Love in Christ, Josué Ahuite P., from the beautiful Iquitos
Revelations 5:9 “…You were slain and have redeemed us to God by Your blood
out of every kindred and tongue and people and nation.”
For information about my ministry and how you can be a part (with financial donations, mission trips, or special projects), contact me: josuenaciones05@yahoo.es
I had the opportunity to be a leader in a missions school for youth from churches in Babahoyo, Ecuador. At first, it was challenging to befriend the youth due to an ancient conflict between Ecuador and Perú. But after a few days, as I was teaching a devotional on the importance of having a close relationship with God, they realized that they should respect my authority regardless of my birthplace. I also learned to love them as God’s children. From then on, there were no problems and we enjoyed the rest of the school. My favorite part was the outreach; I lead a small group of the kids to minister for a week in northern Perú. Despite the heat, the kids performed and taught choreographies and evangelized with great energy.
March:
After resting for a week, I met with the team to plan the start-up of the clubs and river trips. I also helped dig a well in San Juan de Yanayacu, a community on the Amazon River.
April:
I spent most of the month traveling by boat to several communities on the Amazon and Momón Rivers, to meet with the governmental leaders concerning several conferences and youth camps that we will realize in June and July for the churches in ten communities. Three different mission groups are coming from the States to participate in these events.
The children’s clubs started up again. Each weekend, the leaders teach the Word, play games, sing, and give food to over 100 kids. For Mother’s Day, there were extra activities and crafts to honor the kids’ moms.
We began an after school tutor program, several afternoons per week, where the kids from the children’s clubs can get homework help and tutoring in English and math.
I am now leading the praise and worship in my church, and this has helped me in my relationship with God.
Prayer Requests:
· That I continue to be led by God.
· Three river trips in May where I will meet with the community leaders once more to finalize the plans for the conferences and the youth camp in the summer.
· That the youth and church leaders will attend.
· That the children in the clubs will grow in their spiritual and academic understanding.
· The arrangements and requirements for Rachel’s and my wedding, April 24, 2009.
Thanksgiving:
· For all of you who pray for me and support me financially.
· For the comfort God gave Rachel since the death of her dad (she has been able to travel with me on some of the river trips, translate, help with the clubs, and teach English in the tutoring program).
· For a new roof for my family’s house.
· For God’s help in accepting the Ecuadorians.
Love in Christ, Josué Ahuite P., from the beautiful Iquitos
Revelations 5:9 “…You were slain and have redeemed us to God by Your blood
out of every kindred and tongue and people and nation.”
For information about my ministry and how you can be a part (with financial donations, mission trips, or special projects), contact me: josuenaciones05@yahoo.es
Carta de Noticias de Josué: Abril/ Mayo 2008
Febrero:
Tuve la oportunidad ser líder de una escuela de misiones para jovenes de las iglesias en la ciudad de Babahoyo, Ecuador. Al principio, era difícil relacionar con los jovenes por causa de un antiguo conflicto entre Ecuador y Perú. Pero despues de pocos días, durante una devocional a cerca de la importancia de tener una relación cercana con Dios, ellos se dieron cuenta que deben respetarme por ser su líder (no por mi país de nacimiento). Yo también aprendí a amarlos por ser hijos de Dios. Desde allí, no hubo mas problemas y pudimos disfrutar el resto de la escuela. La mejor parte era la crusada, una semana cuando yo guié un grupo de los jovenes a ministrar en el norte de Perú. Mi grupo era muy animado, a pesar de un calor fuerte e hizo las coreagrafias y el evangelismo con energía.
Marzo:
Despues de una semana de descanso, reuní con el equipo para planear el reinicio de los clubes y los viajes al rio. También fui a la comuindad San Juan de Yanayacu, en el Rio Amazonas, donde hicimos un pozo de agua.
Abril:
Pasé casi todo el mes viajando en los rios Amazonas y Momón. Allí, tuve reuniones con los gobernantes de las comunidades de Gallito (3 horas de Iquitos), Tamshiyacu (a 5 horas), y Punto Alegre (a 8 horas). El propósito de los viajes era planear unas conferencias y un campamento de lideres y jovenes que vamos a realizar en junio y julio con las iglesias de diez comunidades. Vienen tres distintos grupos de misiones de los Estados Unidos para participar en los eventos.
Los tres clubes de niños empezaron de nuevo. Cada fin de semana, los lideres enseñan la Palabra, juegan, cantan, y dan comida a mas de 100 niños. Para el día de madre, había extra actividades para honrar a las mamas de los niños.
Iniciamos un programa de tutoría, durante la semana para ayudar a los niños con sus tareas y enseñar ingles y matematicas.
Ahora estoy liderando la alabanza en mi iglesia, lo cual me ayuda acercarme mas a Dios.
Puntos de Oración:
· Que siga siendo guiado por Dios
· Tres viajes al rio en mayo para reunir otra vez con las comunidades para finalizar los planes de las conferencias y el campamento en junio y julio.
· Que los jovenes y lideres de las iglesias asistan.
· Que los niños de los clubes crezcan en su entendimiento espiritual y academico.
· Los requisitos y arreglos para la boda con Raquel, el 24 de abril 2009.
Gracias a Dios por:
· Todos ustedes que oran por mi y me apoyan financieramente.
· Confortar a Raquel despues de la muerte de su papá (ella ha podido ir a algunos viajes de rio conmigo, traducir, ayudar con los clubes, y enseñar ingles en la tutoria).
· Enseñarnos a amarnos mas.
· Proveer un techo nuevo en la casa de mi familia.
· Ayudarme a aceptar a los Ecuatorianos.
Con amor, Josué Ahuite P., desde Iquitos es bonito.
Apocalipsis 5:9 “…Tú fuiste sacrificado, y con Tu sangre compraste para Dios
gente de toda tribu, lengua, pueblo y nación.”
Si quiere informacion a cerca del ministerio y como puede participar (con apoyo finaciero, viajes de misiones, o proyectos especiales), contactame: josuenaciones05@yahoo.es
Tuve la oportunidad ser líder de una escuela de misiones para jovenes de las iglesias en la ciudad de Babahoyo, Ecuador. Al principio, era difícil relacionar con los jovenes por causa de un antiguo conflicto entre Ecuador y Perú. Pero despues de pocos días, durante una devocional a cerca de la importancia de tener una relación cercana con Dios, ellos se dieron cuenta que deben respetarme por ser su líder (no por mi país de nacimiento). Yo también aprendí a amarlos por ser hijos de Dios. Desde allí, no hubo mas problemas y pudimos disfrutar el resto de la escuela. La mejor parte era la crusada, una semana cuando yo guié un grupo de los jovenes a ministrar en el norte de Perú. Mi grupo era muy animado, a pesar de un calor fuerte e hizo las coreagrafias y el evangelismo con energía.
Marzo:
Despues de una semana de descanso, reuní con el equipo para planear el reinicio de los clubes y los viajes al rio. También fui a la comuindad San Juan de Yanayacu, en el Rio Amazonas, donde hicimos un pozo de agua.
Abril:
Pasé casi todo el mes viajando en los rios Amazonas y Momón. Allí, tuve reuniones con los gobernantes de las comunidades de Gallito (3 horas de Iquitos), Tamshiyacu (a 5 horas), y Punto Alegre (a 8 horas). El propósito de los viajes era planear unas conferencias y un campamento de lideres y jovenes que vamos a realizar en junio y julio con las iglesias de diez comunidades. Vienen tres distintos grupos de misiones de los Estados Unidos para participar en los eventos.
Los tres clubes de niños empezaron de nuevo. Cada fin de semana, los lideres enseñan la Palabra, juegan, cantan, y dan comida a mas de 100 niños. Para el día de madre, había extra actividades para honrar a las mamas de los niños.
Iniciamos un programa de tutoría, durante la semana para ayudar a los niños con sus tareas y enseñar ingles y matematicas.
Ahora estoy liderando la alabanza en mi iglesia, lo cual me ayuda acercarme mas a Dios.
Puntos de Oración:
· Que siga siendo guiado por Dios
· Tres viajes al rio en mayo para reunir otra vez con las comunidades para finalizar los planes de las conferencias y el campamento en junio y julio.
· Que los jovenes y lideres de las iglesias asistan.
· Que los niños de los clubes crezcan en su entendimiento espiritual y academico.
· Los requisitos y arreglos para la boda con Raquel, el 24 de abril 2009.
Gracias a Dios por:
· Todos ustedes que oran por mi y me apoyan financieramente.
· Confortar a Raquel despues de la muerte de su papá (ella ha podido ir a algunos viajes de rio conmigo, traducir, ayudar con los clubes, y enseñar ingles en la tutoria).
· Enseñarnos a amarnos mas.
· Proveer un techo nuevo en la casa de mi familia.
· Ayudarme a aceptar a los Ecuatorianos.
Con amor, Josué Ahuite P., desde Iquitos es bonito.
Apocalipsis 5:9 “…Tú fuiste sacrificado, y con Tu sangre compraste para Dios
gente de toda tribu, lengua, pueblo y nación.”
Si quiere informacion a cerca del ministerio y como puede participar (con apoyo finaciero, viajes de misiones, o proyectos especiales), contactame: josuenaciones05@yahoo.es
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