NEWS LETTER: JULY 2011

Developments:

* Last month our financial support, pledged plus one-time offerings, dropped to 89.0% of our budget—our Lord will be proven faithful..!

* On June 17^th we had a movie night at the church; we watched Amazing Grace.

* On June 19^th we had a Father's Day Celebration at the church with the participation of some of the children in our congregation.

* On June 21^st our kids and their friends from our congregation that follow the US school year had an End-of-School-Year Celebration at their house.

* On June 24^th Karla and I took a quick getaway trip to Trujillo, a costal city about a 7-hour bus trip north of Lima. We had an opportunity to visit Chicama, a surfing beach that has the largest waves in the world, as well as, the ruins of the temple of the Lady of Cao, the only known female ruler in Peruvian ancient history.

* On July 1^st most of the Tuesday Night Prayer Meeting Ministry members took Karla and me on a Pastor's Day Celebration on a local restaurant. It reminded me of the saying "those who pray together stay together".

* This month we received an offering from a family of generous friends/supporters to pay for our plane tickets to go back home on furlough! After much prayer we sense God leading us to go back home on furlough from October to November. We have places to stay, but we will need transportation--please keep this prayer.

Prayer Needs:

* For a fresh and empowering view of God, that we may learn to see His goodness in all places and in all things, and that His will be done in our lives.

* For our marriage, for our marriage, for our marriage.

* For our devotional lives, and for our kids to continue to grow in their desire to know the Lord.

* For a downpour of spiritual realities in the hearts of those we recently baptized.

* For an intense hunger for God in the hearts of everyone in the church, including our children and our youth.

* For the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God to be poured in our congregation as a whole.

* For the healing hand of God on the marriages of our church.

* For the development of male leadership in our church.

* For the salvation of the people of the Club Terrazas Swimming Team and beyond.

* For ministry opportunities with the orphanage El Amparo and the shelter for girls The House of Glory.

* For the hungry kids of Lurin and Rimac.

* For the men in the rehab center in Rimac.

* For financial provision to cover the cost of homeschool materials for the new year--about $1,500.

* For financial provision and transportation for the family while we're back in Plantation, FL on furlough from October to November.

* For our monthly financial support to go back to 100% of our budget.

Thank you for holding us up through your love and faithful work of intercession..!

In His love,

Andres and Karla, Sebastian, Daniel, and Samuel—the Garcia’s.

PS: Make sure to check out the new pictures of our recent activities to your left...

NEWS LETTER: JUNE 2011

Developments:

* Last month our financial support, pledged plus one-time offerings, dropped to 92.8% of our budget—our Lord will be proven faithful..!

* On May 13^th we visited the Shelly's of CC Ica, a fairly large city about a 3 1/2 hour drive south of Lima. There we had an opportunity to connect with Robin and Tracy and to witness how the Lord is reaching the working professionals through them there in Ica; very similar to what He is doing through us here in Miraflores-Lima.

* On May 21^st a group of our church participated in an anti-abortion march called March for Life. There we had an opportunity to reach the Catholic youth of Lima.

* On May 27^th we assisted the inauguration of the orphanage El Amparo. This orphanage is a ministry of Calvary Chapel Lima located in Chaclacayo, a small town about a 45-minute drive East of Lima. We are praying for ministry opportunities, as the Lord leads, with this ministry.

* On May 28^th we were invited to Trini's 80^th birthday surprise party. Trini is a lovely believer that congregates with us. The party was organized by Trini's unbelieving family, so we had an opportunity to bear witness to the reality of our Lord to them.

* On June 6^th Karla and I had an opportunity to visit The House of Glory, a Christian shelter for young mothers whose pregnancy was due to abuse. We are praying for ministry opportunities, as the Lord leads, with this ministry.

* On June 9^th we had Gabie Goni back in our church leading a Women's Conference. The female part of the congregation was ministered and challenged to grow in their relationship with our Lord and to press deeper into His fields of freedom and love. Thank you Gabie for your faithful service to Christ.

* On June 11^th we enjoyed of a Koinonia Day under the sunny skies of Chaclacayo with a large group of our congregation. More importantly, there we had the unspeakable joy of baptizing into obedience to Christ four souls of our congregation, including my 7-year old Daniel..! Also, we baptized Michelle (10), Deborah (18), and Sara (24)--praise the Lord for His mercy endures forever!

* This month we had very fruitful biblical counseling sessions where we saw the light of God’s glory shine freedom in the hearts of those being counseled. Thank You, Father..!

Prayer Needs:

* For a fresh and empowering view of God, that we may learn to see His goodness in all places and in all things, and that His will be done in our lives.

* For our marriage, for our marriage, for our marriage.

* For our devotional lives, and for our kids to continue to grow in their desire to know the Lord.

* For faith and wisdom to sense the Lord’s leading as we gear up for another year of ministry here in the metropolitan area of Miraflores, Lima, Peru.

* For a downpour of spiritual realities in the hearts of those we recently baptized.

* For an intense hunger for God in the hearts of everyone in the church, including our children and our youth.

* For the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God to be poured in our congregation as a whole.

* For the healing hand of God on the marriages of our church.

* For the development of male leadership in our church.

* For the salvation of the people of the Club Terrazas Swimming Team and beyond.

* For ministry opportunities with the orphanage, El Amparo, and the shelter for girls, The House of Glory.

* For the hungry kids of Lurin and Rimac.

* For the men in the rehab center in Rimac.

* For provision for Karla and I to go on the Israel and Jordan Tour on March 12-24, 2012 with John Bonner from the CC Bible College here in Lima, Peru.

* For our monthly financial support to go back to 100% of our budget.

Thank you for holding us up through your love and faithful work of intercession..!

In His love,

Andres and Karla, Sebastian, Daniel, and Samuel—the Garcia’s.

PS: Make sure to check out the new pictures of our recent activities to your left...

NEWS LETTER: MAY 2011

Developments:

* Last month our financial support, pledged plus one-time offerings, made it to 100% of our budget for the fourth time in-a-row—our Lord IS faithful..!

* On April 29^th we watched The End of the Spear as a congregation in the church. God continues to use this venue to knit us together in His love as one body for the glory of His name.

* On April 30^th I participated in a national swimming competition for masters--another way to say older people--representing the swimming club Terrazas de Miraflores. This is a secular group where the Lord placed my family and I as ambassadors of His kingdom after the doctor prescribed swimming as therapy for my back problem. Please, pray that the Lord would give us boldness to speak His Word and that He would stretch His hand to touch the hearts of those in this group and beyond in the name of His Son Jesus.

* On April 30^th a good part of our congregation went to a Chinese restaurant to celebrate Mother's Day. One more time God is glorified as His love flows freely among us before the world to see.

* On May 3^rd we started a weekly, corporate, prayer meeting in the church. The Lord is leading us to make this prayer meeting our most important meeting as a church where we get on our knees and cry out to Him according to His Word. We only have met twice so far and we are already seeing His glory around us more abundantly!

* On May 4^th we celebrated seven years since little Daniel was born in our car while we were on our way the hospital. Father, thank You for our children and for extending Your holy hand into our filthy mess to save us... Thank You, Lord!

* On May 5^th myself and three other men from our congregation attended the annual Calvary Chapel Pastors and Leaders' Conference in Cajamarca. There we had an opportunity to be refreshed and to connect with other pastors from al over Peru, Colombia, and Chile. We also had an opportunity to visit and pray for the new location of the Calvary Chapel Bible College in Peru in that city. Please, pray for this new branch of the Bible College as they open their doors for international students in August.

* May 8^th we had Efrain Medina, Senior Pastor of CC Arequipa, sharing the Word with us on Mother's Day. Please, pray for financial provision for Pastor Efrain.

Prayer Needs:

* For a fresh and empowering view of God, that we may learn to see His goodness in all places and in all things, and that His will be done in our lives.

* For our marriage, our devotional lives, and for our kids to continue to grow in their desire to know the Lord.

* For faith and wisdom to sense the Lord’s leading as we gear up for another year of ministry here in the metropolitan area of Miraflores, Lima, Peru.

* For an intense hunger for God in the hearts of everyone in the church, including our children and our youth.

* For the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God to be poured in our congregation as a whole.

* For the healing hand of God on the marriages of our church.

* For the development of male leadership in our church.

* For the salvation of the people of the Club Terrazas Swimming Team and beyond.

* For the hungry kids of Lurin and Rimac.

* For the men in the rehab center in Rimac.

* For provision for me to go to the yearly Calvary Chapel Senior Pastor’s Conference in Murrieta, CA in June, 2011.

* For provision for Karla and I to go on the Israel and Jordan Tour on March 12-24, 2012 with John Bonner from the CC Bible College here in Lima, Peru.

* For our monthly financial support to remain at 100% of our budget.

Thank you for holding us up through your love and faithful work of intercession..!

In His love,

Andres and Karla, Sebastian, Daniel, and Samuel—the Garcia’s.

PS: Make sure to check out the new pictures of our recent activities to your left...

NEWS LETTER: APRIL 2011

Developments:

* Last month our pledged monthly financial remained at 63.9% of our budget; after adding one-time donations for this month we received, for the third time in-a-row, 100% of our budget—our Lord IS faithful..!

* On March 3^rd we made it to our first complete year in the mission field.

* On March 10^th some our best friends in Florida organized a garage sale to raise funds for our ministry. Thanks to all involved!

* On March 18th we celebrated Karla's birthday.

* On March 19th we watched Facing the Giants as a congregation in the church. We had a wonderful time of fellowship as we were ministered by the Spirit of God through this movie to live, and to do all things, for the glory of God--the way of freedom from selfish ambitions.

* On March 20th I was invited to cover for Pastor John Bonner at CC Lima's Sunday services. We saw the Spirit of God move with power bringing conviction that leads to freedom on a good number of people that day in both services. Your prayers at work..!

* On April 1st I covered for Pastor Craig Tippie at CC Huacho, about three hours north of Lima. We had a chance to minister God's Word to a young crowd. It's always beautiful to see our Lord getting a hold on men early on in life--what a blessing!

* On April 3rd we were so blessed by God. Our old-time friends from Florida, the Jaramillo’s, came to visit us here in Lima, Peru. We had a wonderful time with them that, even though the visit was short, has uplifted our spirits with a much-needed fellowship of love. We're looking forward to furlough...

* On April 7th we celebrated Sebastian's ninth birthday... We're still trying to get over the fact that we have a nine-year old firstborn. Lord, thank you for our children and for what you're doing in them!

* On April 8th we had a Peruvian light dinner called Lonche at the church. As we enjoyed the meal we listened to Enrique Arce's strong testimony--a story of a God that rescues and saves from the uttermost to the uttermost! We love You, Jesus!!

* On April 9th we had a special Sunday service on Saturday night due to public gatherings being prohibited on Election Day. We pray God's good and perfect will for the country of Peru.

Prayer Needs:

* For a fresh and empowering view of God, that we may learn to see His goodness in all places and in all things, and that His will be done in our lives.

* For our marriage, our devotional lives, and for our kids to continue to grow in their desire to know the Lord.

* For faith and wisdom to sense the Lord’s leading as we gear up for another year of ministry here in the metropolitan area of Miraflores, Lima, Peru.

* For an intense hunger for God in the hearts of everyone in the church, including our children and our youth.

* For the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God to be poured in our congregation as a whole.

* For the healing hand of God on the marriages of our church.

* For the hungry kids of Lurin and Rimac.

* For the men in the rehab center in Rimac.

* For provision for me to go to the yearly Calvary Chapel Senior Pastor’s Conference in Murrieta, CA in June, 2011.

* For provision for Karla and I to go on the Israel and Jordan Tour on March 12-24, 2012 with John Bonner from the CC Bible College here in Lima, Peru.

* For our monthly financial support to go from 63.9% to 100% of our budget.

Thank you for holding us up through your love and faithful work of intercession..!

In His love,

Andres and Karla, Sebastian, Daniel, and Samuel—the Garcia’s.

PS: Make sure to check out the new pictures of our recent activities to your left...

NEWS LETTER: MARCH 2011

Developments:

* Last month our pledged monthly financial remained at 63.9% of our budget; after adding one-time donations for this month we received 100% of our budget—our Lord IS faithful..!

* On February 11^th Gabie Goni held a conference for the women of our church.

* On February 12^th our church and the youth of the congregation of CC Surco joined forces on an outreach to the poor kids in Rimac. We provided hair cutters and CC Surco provided an evangelistic show of puppets and mimes. About 30 kids got a haircut and heard the Gospel message that day.

* On February 24^th Karla assisted this year’s Pastor’s Wives Conference in Kawai, a beach retreat center about one hour south of Lima. She had the honor to lead a morning devotional with the group.

* On February 27^th we held the last service of CC Surco and provided cake and refreshments to celebrate the conclusion of their fruitful ministry in La Cruceta. They were invited to join us in Miraflores and are praying for God to direct them to where He wants them to congregate going forward.

* On February 28^th “Iglesia Cristiana Calvary Chapel Miraflores” was officially born as a legal entity here in Peru.

* On March 3^rd I shared at CC Huacho, about three hours north of Lima. Our family had a great time there with the Tippie’s and getting to know the congregation.

* On March 13^th the church organized a surprise party in a local restaurant for Karla’s 31^st birthday where 40 people showed up. The Lord has truly blessed us with a very loving congregation to teach and to pastor here in Peru.

* Last month we had a full schedule of social/counseling get-togethers where the Spirit of God moved to bring freedom and the exchange of spiritual life.

Prayer Needs:

* For a fresh and empowering view of God, and that His will be done in our lives.

* For our marriage, our devotional lives, and for our kids to continue to grow in their desire to know the Lord.

* For social activities and godly friends for our kids.

* For my back’s healing and for the family to stay healthy.

* For an intense hunger for God in the hearts of everyone in the church, including our children and our youth.

* For the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God to be poured in our congregation as a whole.

* For the healing hand of God on the marriages of our church.

* For wisdom to do God’s will with the benevolence ministry of our church.

* For the hungry kids of Lurin and Rimac.

* For the men in the rehab center in Rimac.

* For provision for me to go to the yearly Calvary Chapel Senior Pastor’s Conference in Murrieta, CA in June, 2011.

* For provision for Karla and I to go on the Israel and Jordan Tour on March 12-24, 2012 with John Bonner from the CC Bible College here in Lima, Peru.

* For our monthly financial support to go from 63.9% to 100% of our budget.

Thank you for holding us up through your love and faithful work of intercession..!

In His love,

Andres and Karla, Sebastian, Daniel, and Samuel—the Garcia’s.

PS: Make sure to check out the new pictures of our recent activities to your left...