Hi there!

Since last hearing from me, we finished out our time in Panama in Central America and made our way to South America in Peru, month 7, whoah!!

Ive sat down several times to try and write a blog, but the words just weren’t flowing and I wanted to just give you an update on ministry and life lately so here are  some snippets of Ministry, life lately, and what the Lord is teaching me.

Time spent in a mountain village in Panama doing house visits, having a church service and sharing testimonies.

Hiked to this beautiful waterfall while in the mountain village. Majestic. God never ceases to amaze me at the beauty of His creation.

A trip to La Reserva, an indigenous tribe with this amazing team. All sleeping in hammocks while there, so fun!! A church service, VBS for the kids, men and women’s bible studies, and sharing testimonies.

English camp at a school with over 700 kids, with an opportunity to share the gospel. chaotic but so fun! And thanks to the Panamanian government for putting us up in a hotel for two nights!!

Took a couple visits to Gamboa, another indigenous tribe. Sharing a meal together and having a worship service.

Took a visit to the Panama Canal one of the last few days in Panama. Deffinitly worth the visit if you’re ever there!!

Once again, our amazing dinner dates turned roommates( go read my previous blogs if you don’t understand). The Lord knew what He was doing when He brought our teams together. So thankful for our time spent with them doing ministry and life while in Panama!

Now on to Peru where 60 Fahrenheit feels freezing compared  to the 90s we were living in for the last six months. Its currently their winter here and the part of the city we are in hardly gets any sun. So always wearing warmer clothes plus no sun means im starting to lose my tan(haha) iykyk. Silently crying on the inside about that one. Lol. With the cooler weather im extra thankful for the hot showers we have this month!! A rare thing out here.

We are partnering with a ministry here in Lima Peru called Ramas. Working with different churches in the area doing outreach projects. Things like spending time in different schools teaching English, telling bible stories, sharing testimonies, and playing games.  And Prayer walks in the park talking and praying with people. 

The Lord continues to show himself to me through His word, time spent with him in prayer, and through the people we have had the opportunity to meet.In the middle of the hustle and bustle of life, changes of seasons, trials and triumphs. Remember that God is constant, never changing, always worthy of our praise.

               <3 Steph

Prayer Requests:

 For my heart, the last few weeks I’ve longed to be back home with my people. I know its just a season but sometimes its really hard. I know that the Lord has me where im at for a purpose and reason.

For steadfastness

For the new salvations, that they would continue to grow in their walk with the Lord, that they would find a christian community to walk along side them and disciple them.