Home Fires Burning
While we’ve been away the work has not stopped; the move of the Holy Spirit hasn’t halted! We are greatly encouraged by all the things God continues to do in Peru. As we’ve been itinerating, we have shared that in our first term we were a part of taking the VBS program to other parts of Peru. Praise God that this year our team back home was able to put on this program in seven different locations, one of which was international. In a way, this is an extension of the efforts to encourage the Peruvian church to get involved in international missions despite the challenges of poverty. We have also heard that our fitness training outreach has been steadily growing. God even made a way for those still in Peru to present their physical training AND the gospel in some of the local schools. If that wasn’t enough, God has provided a large donation so that they can begin the construction of a sizable new facility to house the staff and interns of the Awakening Missions Training Center in Peru. Not long ago they had the groundbreaking ceremony. Praise God! But wait, there’s more. Along the itineration road we’ve mentioned the Rivers of Fire outreach, and our prayers for follow-up ministry. Well, we have received news that there are teams going out to remote places like Contamana to continue the discipleship process! All this news is increasing our desire to step into our place amongst what God is doing in Peru as soon as we can. Let’s do this Team Bicket!
The Future is Bright
Early in March we were involved in a Missions Intensive hosted by the Awakening. The purpose was to encourage a few young people to seriously consider becoming missionaries. We, and a few other missionary units, were called in to answer questions, inspire, and challenge these young people to step up. It was a wonderful time amongst like-minded people that ended with a prayer service full of blessings and prophecies.
No Distance in the Spirit
One of the most enjoyable parts of this itineration process has been forming and solidifying personal connections with pastors, family, brothers and sisters in the Lord, and even a few missionary friends. We want to thank everyone who has invited us to visit their church, present the vision, or converse with them over a meal. You have all been a blessing, and I hope the feeling is mutual. Ever since Fall of last year, we have been busy with Great Commission Meals, the National Pastors Conference, revivals, various events with the Awakening, the Annual Hispanic Pastors Conference, the Discipleship Ministries Summit, and many visits with congregations for their Sunday or midweek services. We were even blessed to reconnect with our home conference in Eastern Oklahoma and ministry friends in Florida over the holidays. Many miles have been driven to make connections. All these connections are a necessary part of linking the body of Christ to the global mission of Jesus, and despite the itineration process lasting longer than we originally expected, we are savoring the opportunities to be a part of uniting believers over this vital cause. Thanks to all the Conference Missions Directors involved in helping us and promoting international missions. We praise God for the team that He is building to reach the world through the Andes mountains of Peru!
Prayer Topics
• Continue to pray for supernatural and successful fundraising.
• Continue praying for details concerning our plans to move to the mountains of Peru.
• Pray for Vivi and Nora with regards to their education, spiritual development and character.
Growing Girls
Vivi and Nora are now in third and first grade, respectively, and love the local libraries and national parks which have aided in our homeschooling efforts. Public libraries are a rarity in Peru, so we’ll miss them. In general, our lovely young ladies are interested in audio books, Narnia, arts and crafts, ballet, and baking. Their tender hearts will often lead them to make handmade gifts for whoever comes to mind. Nora has a creative mind to solve engineering or craft problems, and plenty of passion to go along with that. Vivi is a natural born leader and readily engages those in need of comfort with an unsolicited hug or prayer. Please pray that our girls will win their fights against fear, funnel their anger into good behavior, begin to love learning, and become better at handling subjects that require perseverance. We praise God for our growing girls! They are so very precious. We press on to prayerfully guide them as they grow in favor with God and the world.
Jason & Catrina Bicket
