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8 November 2012 — As we witnessed their joy in serving in Christ’s name, we again marveled at the unlimited plans of our immense God. We thought of the truth of the mission teaching we have received about equipping the local people to do the task of mission.

VAMOS: New Spanish Training Manual Released

26 April 2012 — In March 2012, the SIM Spanish Communication team in Lima, Peru, presented the new and completed interactive missionary preparation Manual called Vamos (Let's Go!).

The Apurímac Quechua Prepare to Read Scripture

20 April 2012 — The ministry of AIDIA in Peru has published several brand new Christian growth and literacy books in the dialect of East Apurímac Quechua.

Horse Program Highlights 2011

22 March 2012 — The horse program at Camp La Joya continues to be a highlight in the lives of hundreds of campers, and to be a catalyst in spiritual growth and change for kids.

The Horse Connection

20 March 2012 — It quickly became apparent that this girl was different than the others in her cabin in one regard: she wouldn’t talk. For two days she said nothing to her counselor, her peers, or anyone else at Camp La Joya.

Walking Alongside Peru's Mission Movement

8 March 2012 — Mission mobilization in Peru is so rewarding because the church is already growing in her knowledge and commitment to missions.

Security for Sabina

21 September 2011 — The Patchwork Project in Lima, Peru, provides mothers with income and a trade so that they can be at home with their children.

Jesus Speaks Your Language

18 April 2011 — After spending hours helping with the recording of the JESUS Film in the Apurimac dialect of Quechua, a language group in Peru, Brendan and Erin Connally were excited to see it come to life....

Bible Lessons in the Street of the Seven Stabbings

4 February 2011 — Through a ministry known as “Called to be Teachers,” SIM’s Karen Carlson works with a team of four Peruvians, helping teachers not only cover a lesson well but also befriend a child.

Veronica the Victory Bringer

21 January 2011 — She never met her father, and her mother was always drunk. Running away from home brought her into the arms of Christ...

Wiñana Counselling Centre—Changing Lives

15 October 2009 — Just over a year ago, Wiñana received its first client. It has been steadily growing ever since.

A Very Different Napoleon

31 August 2009 — At 23-years-old, a young man named Napoleon has come "full circle" and is now working with youth who enjoy the ministry of Arequipa Children's Ministries in Peru

Theological Education Strengthens God's Church

27 April 2009 — Pastor Ugarte says that theological education was a significant factor in changing the course of his struggling church in Peru.

"Between Friends" Group Supports Teen Moms

9 December 2008 — Between Friends is a group helping to restore relationships and provide positive teaching with a Christian focus to teenage mothers in the church.

Arequipa Church Breakfast Programme Shares Christ's Love

9 September 2008 — The little boy came slowly around the corner of the church, dragging his feet along the cobbled path and sliding his body along the brick wall of the church. He was sobbing quietly.

Peruvian Churches Rebuild After Earthquake

18 July 2008 — Through the Peru Earthquake Relief project, ten churches have received funds to help them rebuild after the August 2007 earthquake.

Nowhere to Turn

1 July 2008 — Four years later, confused and desperate for peace, she considered taking her life and the lives of her children as well.

Cotahuasi Christian Radio Broadcasting to Remote Peruvian Villages

27 May 2008 — On May 10, the Cotahuasi Canyon Christian radio station Sendas Cristianas (Christian Paths in English) made its first broadcast

"Reaching Lima's Families" Project Brings Positive Change in Lima's Shanty Towns

31 March 2008 — After a six-month home assignment, Bill and Jean Williamson were pleased to return to Lima and find that the Reaching Lima's Families project is still encouraging mothers and children who live in poverty.

Check! Innovative Evangelism

5 December 2007 — I sponsor two chess clubs. One meets weekly at our home. The other meets under the stern eyes of armed guards in the towers of this region’s highest security prison.

Deep Love in a Deep Place

5 December 2007 — At 3,354 meters, almost 11,000 feet deep, Cotahuasi is the deepest canyon in the world. It cuts through the Andes mountains of Peru and is home to about 17,000 people in 40 villages perched on its slopes and nestled at its base.

Chess Club Outreach Making a Difference in Prison

14 June 2007 — Behind the walls of Apurímac's highest security prison, SIM missionary Allen George and his Peruvian coworker Jaime are seeing God at work.

Deep Need in Cotahuasi

20 March 2007 — Cotahuasi Canyon, at almost twice the depth of the Grand Canyon, is officially the deepest canyon on earth. Known by the local people as "forgotten by the rest of Peru," it is an area with deep need for the Gospel of Christ.

Reaching Children: Building on Networks

1 March 2007 — "Every child in every village will be able to get to know Jesus.” That vision drove me as I was trying to get children’s ministries started in village churches throughout Apurimac Province, Peru."

Children: More Than the Future of the Church

12 October 2006 — In Peru, children's ministry is allowing the children to have an active part in the life of the church. They are ministering to each other and to the adults.

Calf in the Clinic

2 August 2006 — Can you imagine what it is like to run a mobile medical clinic in the Andes mountains of Peru? As Allen George relates, patients seeking treatment aren't the only visitors

The Jesus Loves Children Project

19 June 2006 — Hannelore Zimmerman is equipping children's workers in the mountains of Peru through the Jesus Loves Children Project.

Knights of the King

1 June 2006 — Knights and heraldry decorate the room as gentlemen from all parts of Lima, Peru, meet to learn together in The School of Biblical Manhood (La Escuela de Caballeros Biblicos).

Love in Any Language

1 June 2006 — In Peru, English classes are opening doors to show university students the love of Christ.

Samuel and Katia: Teaching Together

17 May 2006 — Katia can't read very well so first she was reluctant when I told her that she should be the one who teaches the children. But finally she agreed.

From Bible Study to Job Leads

8 March 2006 — Recently, we saw two opportunities in our church to assist young people in their effort to get jobs.

Breakfast Builds Churches

6 October 2005 — Each day over 200 voluntary church workers prepare food for the children—warm porridge and bread for their physical well-being and spiritual food in the form of a devotional.

Fluent in Friendship

28 June 2005 — Using English can give missionaries ministry experience from their first day in Peru. SIM wants to make English something more than academics—a door, a bridge, a magnet—for God to call others toward Himself.
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