Expanding the Rescue Team
Imagine your child has fallen into a well. Would you try to rescue them all alone? Unlikely. It is more likely that you would call specialists, or at least friends and family to help. As it is with many rescue missions, it’s a team effort. Usually someone must secure the ropes while someone else goes down into the well. This is why we have emphasized so much the team concept when it comes to the mission God has given us. For that reason, everywhere we have been over the last three months, we have made a passionate plea for people to help us expand Team Bicket. We can’t do it alone. During this process, we have had a wonderful time getting to know all the folks out here on the East Coast where the reception has been fantastic and friendships have been made. We have driven many miles and crisscrossed all over Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and even South Carolina to share about what God has done and will be doing in Peru. We have seen God provide and are seeing some folks join Team Bicket as monthly prayer and financial support members. Praise God! However, we need more monthly-giving team members to hold that rope and get us back to the field. Please pray about becoming a part of Team Bicket.
Disaster Cleanup
Please continue to pray for the area affected by hurricane Helene. Some areas are starting to recover mainly thanks to the churches. However, there are areas that are nearly destroyed and have a long road to recovery. Jason was privileged to be able to help a little in cleaning up a flooded church in Allisonia, Virginia.
Our Future in Coffee Beans
We enjoy a good cup of java like many people. Most in Peru enjoy coffee as well. Even though the best coffee in Peru is grown in the Sacred Valley region, the locals do not drink much of it. We are told they prefer infusions, like herbal teas that are good for altitude and digestion. So, you ask “Then, why are you planning to open a coffee shop there?” Well, in the beginning we weren’t certain of the idea. Our thought was that we should focus on planting house churches, and not have such a distraction. We left the idea at the foot of the cross, believing that God would make it clear. Sure enough, as we shared God’s work at various churches over the last few months, God began to communicate to us. There have been no less than three people who said they felt a strong confirmation from the Holy Spirit that we should open the coffee shop. We again approached God for more information, and we believe He said to go ahead. God also added that we should not only serve coffee and teas, but also cultivate a place for cultural exchange and community connection. This includes hosting English classes, live music, Bible studies, and the like, to help connect with people and funnel them into the house churches. No worries, there are also plenty of tourists around that will drink the coffee.
Prayer Topics
• Continue to pray for supernaturally 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.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! We want to wish you all a wonderful holiday season. Our hope is that all is going well and that you will all be able to spend time with family and friends this year. We also pray for a special peace and love to be encountered by those having a difficult holiday season. May the true reason for this season alleviate the anguish and shine through the darkness. Just know that you are loved! We also don’t want to miss an opportunity to say thank you for all your support.
Jason & Catrina Bicket
