“Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.”
-Titus 2:2
-Titus 2:2
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pray for our Wheels for the World mission team
New Hope is proud to partner with the Joni and Friends Wheels for the World mission team heading to Arequipa, Peru. Please keep them in your prayers as they travel to spread the Gospel and fit custom wheelchairs for those in need.
We will be posting daily updates of the miracles that God is performing as well as any new prayer requests from the team. Please check back often to see how you can continue to lift them up and agree with them in prayer.
For more information on the Joni and Friends Wheels for the World ministry, please click here.
Prayer needs (updated 11/13/09):
- Safe travel Saturday. Part of the team will be going on an excursion to Machu Picchu for 4 days. This part of the team will be returning the morning of Wednesday, November 18th. The other part of the team will be returning to the U.S. traveling Friday night and arriving in their home towns on Saturday.
- Pray those who accepted the Lord will find a church home where they can grow in their personal relationship with the Lord.
- Pray for our homes and families in the states.
- Pray that upon our arrival we will find order in our homes.
Updates from Peru team(updated 11/13/09):
November 13, 2009 - Farewell from Peru
November 12, 2009 - Click here to read the update from Samuel and Mary
November 11, 2009 - Click here to read the update from Samuel and Mary
November 10, 2009 - Click here to read the update from Samuel and Mary
November 9, 2009 - Click here to read the update from Samuel and Mary
November 8, 2009 - Click here to read the message from Samuel and Mary
Pictures from Peru Mission Team - Click on a picture for a larger view
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ArrivalThe welcoming committee at Arequipa Airport.
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The TeamThis is the entire team in front of our hotel.
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Church C.M. Cristo Viene
Three gentlemen who received wheelchairs at our outreach last year and have become members of this church. This church provided volunteers last year to help at the outreach. This is what it si all about, people finding Jesus Christ and a church home in which to worship and serve.
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Church C.M. Cristo Viene
This church is on a hill. The people in the wheelchairs come down the hill to attend church but cannot make it back up the hill and need to be transported via taxi back home. This is a very steep dirt road that church members must walk up to get to church.
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Church C.M. Cristo Viene
Hurricane (Lynn) Jarvis,with Pastor Abram translating.
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Church California de Paucarpata
This is a church of about 30 people. This team consisted of Andrea Douglas, Victoria Hargis, Michael Eggleston, Dan Dollar and June Gemino. They were invited to share with the congregation.The picture is inside of the church with the team and part of the congregation.
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Church Asambleas de Hunter
Mark McElroy was given the opportunity to preach at this church. His topic was forgiveness. The team included Mark, Leslie McElroy, Victoria Hargis, Cliff Hesterman, Carmen Mamani and Jackeline Lugo Rojas.This is Mark preaching and Pastor Abram translating.
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Church Asambleas de HunterThis is a mural in the church.
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Set Up
This is the gymnasium as we began the set up process
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At work
Here is Mark McElroy adjusting a wheelchair to a patient's needs.
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Juana
This is Juana. She is Chequean. Take a close look at the cane she had been using. It was made of two pieces of stick with a white cloth handle. She told the team that she prayed for someone to come help her every day. And we are the answer to her prayer.
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SIlverio
This is Silverio. He is 34 years old. He became a parapalygic in 2002. His wife deserted him and took his children. He was left alone, until a brother in the faith took him in and made him a part of his family. With the use of a wheelchair he will be able to work as a vendor in order to make an income.
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The Joy of Salvation
This gentleman heard the salvation message through the use of a gospel bracelet and gave his life to the Lord. He was overwhelmed by the gift of a Bible.
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The Start of Each Day
This how we begin our day at the outreach. The team joins with the Corazones Unidos volunteers in a time of pray and worship songs.It is a Circle of Friendship.
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A Mother Waits
As a mother waits for her child’s wheelchair to be fitted for him, Corazones Unidos volunteer Jackeline Lugo Rojas shares the Bible with her.
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Team Members at Work
The team of Andrea Douglas, Bob & Debbie Brooks, and Cliff Hesterman work on the chair for the little boy.
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Sharing the Gospel
Victoria Hargis shares the gospel message with a gentleman using a gospel bracelet.
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The Church Cane
This lady received a wheelchair and a new cane (the red one). When seating specialist Dan Dollar asked the lady for the old cane (which had been made from a metal tubing) she said no. "The new cane is for Church. The old one is for everyday."
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Teaching
Dan Dollar teaching a lady how to properly use her new crutches.
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Power of Prayer
Dan Dollar and Debbie Brooks worked on a lady this morning. She told Debbie that she got up at 4:00 a.m. for prayer and she will now add our team to her prayers.
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Freedom
Carmen Mamani (a Peruvian seating specialist) fitted a little boy who was 10 years old. His name is Pedro. Pedro is the size of a 6 year old. He is verbally limited. As Hurricane and Gloria Jarvis were working on the chair and walker for the little boy Carmen was able to share with the father about the existence of God. She was also able to share with him what a blessing this little boy was. After much discussion the father accepted the Lord as his personal savior. It was then time to show Pedro how to use the walker. Pedro was able to take his first steps because of the gift of the walker. He had never walked previously. This was a miracle of salvation and the miracle of freedom from being bond by his disability.
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A Walk in the Park
After this lady received her wheelchair, her husband was excited that he will be able to take his wife to the park.
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New Freedom
This lady broke her leg 6-7 years ago. She has been confined since then. The lady was exited because she will now have the freedom to go out.
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The Team at Work
The team of Elisa Smith, Kitty Thweatt and Jackeline Lugo Rojas with the completed chair for a special little boy.
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In The Eyes of a Child
A sweet little girl looks at her hero, Larry Raymond. Larry and Mike Eggleston fitted her for this specialty chair.
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Another Happy Patient
Another happy patient fitted by Karen Younkin, Gene Haury and Leslie McElroy.
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Sweet Child
The team of Debbie Schrodi and Cliff Hesterman completed this chair for the sweet little boy.
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Good as New
This man is a candy vendor at a school. He came in with a chair that he had received last year. However it was bent and very wobbly. After looking through the available chairs seating specialist June Gemino and mechanic Mark McElroy decided the best thing to do was to repair his current chair. Thus the end result a chair that is strong, and secure to meet his needs.
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In Training
This little boy’s name is Wilson. He is the grandson of one of the wheelchair recipients. He is now an apprentice wheelchair mechanic being trained by Mike Eggleston.
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Birthday Celebration
We celebrated 3 birthday today. Dan Dollar's birthday is today (Friday), Gloria Jarvis and Kitty Thweatt's birthdays are Saturday.
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The Team of Mechanics
Back row: Gene Haury, Cliff Hesterman, Kitty Thweatt, Hurricane JarvisFront row: Mike Eggleston, Bob Brooks, Mark McElroy
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The Support Team
Left to Right: Jackeline Lugo Rojas, Gloria Jarvis, Debbie Brooks, Mary Buxton, Leslie McElroy, Victoria Hargis
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The Team of Seating Specialists
Back Row: Larry Raymond, Dan Dollar, Karen YounkinFront Row: Elisa Smith, Andrea Douglas, Carmen Mamani, June Gemino, Debbie Schrodi
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Our Peruvian Team
The group of Peruvian volunteers who assisted us this past week
Please pray for the team:
Samuel Buxton |
Simi Valley, CA |
Mary Buxton |
Simi Valley, CA |
Bob Brooks |
Simi Valley, CA |
Debbie Brooks |
Simi Valley, CA |
Gene Haury |
Simi Valley, CA |
Mark McElroy |
Moorpark, CA |
Leslie McElroy |
Moorpark, CA |
Victoria Hargis |
Temecula, CA |
Andrea Douglas |
Escondido, CA |
Katherine Thweatt |
Escondido, CA |
Dan Dollar |
Newbury Park, CA |
Mike Eggleston |
Newbury Park, CA |
June Gemino |
Waterton, CT |
Cliff Hesterman |
Glen Ellyn, IL |
Gloria Jarvis |
Bradenton, FL |
Lynn (Hurricane) Jarvis |
Bradenton, FL |
Karen Younkin |
Iowa City, IA |
Elisa Smith |
Shorline, WA |
Deborah Schrodi |
Lancaster, PA |
Larry Raymond |
Frederick, MD |