Despite the challenges, the fall ECAP devotional books were successfully published and have already been distributed in many regions to ABBA Peru youth. This large undertaking was successful thanks to the hard work, love, and dedication of faithful pastors throughout Peru. Pastor Rolando Canazas of Iquitos distributed 440 copies of ECAP through a half-day training session with local pastors. Over 1,000 copies were handed out by Pastor Luis Mendoza in Juliaca where a schedule was created for pastors to pick up their ECAP and for those on the outskirts of Juliaca who couldn’t due to restrictions of the COVID situation, they were shipped. Pastor Jose Herrera was able to deliver 150 copies to those in Mazuko, one of the new regions welcomed into the ABBA family. Pastor Hilda spent the day at the COJ International office in Lima helping churches to pick up their devotionals. Pastor Reyes of Satipo was instrumental in scheduling the distribution of the 450 books for that region. Churches in the city of Huancayo were able to pick up their ECAP books from Pastor Efrain Inga. He did not let any obstacle, including his advanced age, stop him from ensuring ECAP reached the hands of every ABBA youth there. For those in San Jose de Quero, a city outside of Huancayo, he personally delivered the ECAP devotional to each home. Even now, devoted pastors and church leaders are demonstrating great perseverance and action in face of pressing times. What faithful servants of God! May God continue to bless, protect, and work in each pastor, leader, youth, and child in Peru. We ask for your prayers for the few remaining regions of Peru who still have not yet received their ECAP devotionals.

Six dollars. There’s not much many of us could think to do with six dollars. We probably wouldn’t even notice if it were to go missing. However, for 9-year old Rachelle, this was a fortune, part of the birthday money she received that could have been put towards buying a new toy she really wanted. When her mom suggested giving it to the child their family was sponsoring in Peru, Rachelle made up her mind to do just that. She walked into the mission center office with her six, crisp one-dollar bills and a big smile on her face. She was excited to be able to share the love of Jesus and the blessing she had received to bless another. We know Rachelle’s offering, just like the five loaves and two fish given by a young boy to feed 5000, is so precious in God’s eyes and that He will use it in a mighty way to touch and change a life.

Lord, hear us! And answer us! On July 17th, we fasted and called on the name of our mighty God. From Peru, India, Guatemala, Ecuador, Korea and here in the States, we as God’s people humbled ourselves and approached the throne of God. We prayed for the forgiveness of our sins, removal of this plague, and next generation of mighty young people of God. Orphan children from Peru and India fell on their knees to pray. Some went up to the hills of the Andes Mountain, away from any distractions; others even fasted 3 days to seek His face and mercy. We want to thank you for joining us to pray together and now, let us wait with faith to experience His miracle. We pray that our God will keep and protect you and bless you to have victory each day!