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    Endless Enthusiasm

    June 26, 2015

    By Jesse Hochstetler
    Redwood Park Church

    So its day number 4(ish). It has been awesome being here in Peru with a truly remarkable group of students. The energy and enthusiasm that has been displayed puts me to shame, which if you know me, is a pretty big deal. It has been two day of some very serious “construction work”. This has involved chopping huge thorn trees, welding doors, carrying bricks, and moving dirt. It’s pretty phenomenal what 49 people students including leaders can accomplish in a very short amount of time.

      All of our physical accomplishments are not really the reason that I have been having a great time here. I have seen students step up as leaders. I have literally seen friendships built and strengthened. I have seen community develop. The most exciting thing is that I have seen students grasp the extent to which God loves them and how that can impact their lives, not just here in Peru but anywhere they find themselves in life. Watching this happen in the lives of these kids has been so humbling and really reminded me of why I got into ministry in the first place.

    For those of you at home, thank you for your prayers. They are felt in a very real way, please keep it up. To my amazing wife, Adrienne, I have not been injured or gotten bitten by any crazy bugs. 

    Much love and God bless 

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    On Saturday, June 27, 2015, Adrienne said:

    Love reading all of these blog posts and seeing the pictures! So glad that you all are having an amazing time. Keep up the amazing work and continue to seek God throughout the journey. He is doing an amazing work through and IN each and every one of you! Can't wait to hear all of the stories when you return! For my redwood crew -- i am so proud of all of you! This experience will be life changing for you and I can't wait to see how it impacts your life and your relationship w God! For Steven -- keep your head up buddy and don't stress about the wifi etc! We here at home are loving the updates and pictures you having been posting so far and they have come just at the right time. God has his hand in everything and his timing is perfect!! For my hubs -- I love you jesse! Thanks for the photo bomb "hellos" ;) Loki and I miss you Keep changing lives folks! Ya'll are awesome!!

     

    On Saturday, June 27, 2015, Susan said:

    I am so enjoying these blogs and updates of Peru mission. What a wonderful experience and thanks to those who make this journey possible. Memories for life are being made that won't be forgotten , especially for my granddaughter Julia. Glad your all safe and sound. Beautiful peaceful morning here in TBay. Wish I was there. What are the meals like? Where do u sleep? What's the climate like? Too many ??? Right Jules.

     

    On Saturday, June 27, 2015, Greg & Lea-Anne Smith said:

    Guinea pig! Told you Meaghan! I bet it was great, tasted a little like ... chicken perhaps? Isn't that what they say about most mystery meats?

    Anyway, it's been so good to read these blogs & look at all the pictures. Your mother & I are so happy to see such joy in your face. We miss that smile of yours but are very honoured to share it with the rest of the mission Peru team and the people of Peru that you're there to serve. Keep at it Meaghan and never forget the army of people back home praying for you and your team! Love you!

    Meaghan hug Sierra, Sierra hug Meaghan!

    Gotta go check the flyers for any specials on guinea pigs! You gather up some recipes we can try when you get home.

    Love you, mom & dad!

     

    On Saturday, June 27, 2015, Becky Jiang said:

    Chopping thorn trees,carrying bricks and moving dirt. Oh it rings my bell back to 30 years ago when I was a teen. I did the same thing, but I did that only for living and you all doing it for God. How amazing and different. Our God is there with you all and watching you and prizing you all about the works you have done. Good job everyone! Today is Saturday , time is flying, may our God add strength to you all and hopping you all continuing to enjoy the chance that God gave to you. You're all in our prayers. Even P John is holding a prayer meeting on this Sunday at 11 -11:30am from MCAC's team parents. With love from Jesus to all of you.

     

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