Let us take you on a walk through the Peruvian Christmas Store. Just like at VRBC, the guests arrive at their appointed time. They wait outside the rented and beautifully decorated facility, and then they enter in small groups.
First, the pastor's wife shared the gospel with those who are new or are not Christians. For those who are church members or are known to be Christians, they meet one-on-one with church members to pray for their needs.
After evangelism and prayer, the guests meet with the youth, who function much like VRBC's Refuge Leadership Team. They are checking to ensure that the guests' contact information is current and accurate.
Next the guests shop for presents for each of their children. Just like at VRBC, there are "rooms"
(behind Kathy) of toys for each age group and gender. We have helped pre-wrap most of the toys, leaving assembled samples for parents to choose from. Our group is helping serve as "shoppers," carrying the chosen presents for the guests.
The bags are then brought to a table for bows and gift tags, and put into large red bags to carry home.
Tomorrow we will meet again with all 300 children to distribute shoes and stockings filled with candy. We will also have a special treat with a performance from Sal de la Tierra ("Salt of the Earth"), a youth drama group from our sister church El Buen Pastor. Thank you for your prayers!!!
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