St. Paul's Youth

Arrival of the mission team in Iquitos, Peru. Excitement and joy as they step into the city, ready to serve and share hope with the local community. The team has already boarded a boat to begin their journey along the Amazon River toward what will be their home for the next few days.

After a long journey involving planes, buses, and boats, we finally settled into our lodge deep in the jungle. We were welcomed with a beautiful candlelit dinner, a peaceful moment that marked the beginning of this mission. Now, a restful night awaits us.

On our second day of mission, we had the privilege of visiting the community of Panguana I, where we were warmly and enthusiastically welcomed by its residents. The local authorities shared heartfelt words of welcome, expressing their gratitude for our presence and the interest shown in their community. In a spirit of fellowship, both the mission team and the community members introduced themselves, strengthening bonds of respect and connection. It was a beautiful beginning to what promises to be a journey of shared learning, service, and meaningful exchange.

We had the opportunity to meet Pastor Jose and his wife. He shared with us the many years of ministry he has dedicated to this community, along with the needs and challenges they continue to face. It is always inspiring to witness how God’s work is being carried out in such remote and hard-to-reach places.

One of the church’s most pressing needs over the past few months has been the construction of a bathroom facility. Pastor José had shared this need with PPM, and thanks to God — and to the generous heart and commitment of the youth from St. Paul’s — this vision is now becoming a reality. This incredible group of young people has taken on the responsibility of completing this much-needed project.

This afternoon we shared a joyful time playing soccer with the children and youth of the community. Although we lost the match this time, we had a blast and are already looking forward to a rematch!

Well, we lost the soccer match—and tried to redeem ourselves with a game of volleyball, but unfortunately, we lost that too! Still, what truly mattered was the joy of connecting with the local community. The laughter, camaraderie, and shared moments on the field were worth far more than any victory. Our hearts are full.

Our Sunday began with a service graced by the presence of the local community. Each member of our team had the opportunity to share words of encouragement, and we also joined in the songs of praise. It was a brief morning, yet it overflowed with blessings

On Sunday, Jordan introduced himself to the local church in Spanish. We are getting the opportunity to practice our Spanish as we connect with the locals in the church and community! 

Another ministry that we are doing this week is visiting families in the community and delivering some basic food supplies. We know the groceries will not last forever, but we pray that the encouragement and reminder of God's provision remains in their hearts and ours forever.