I just took an opportunity to update one of our supporting churches and figured that I might as well share it with everyone.
"We do pray that each of you are doing well. I've heard that the weather up there is starting to change for the colder. Well, it’s just the opposite down here. It’s finally starting to warm up and we’re so ready for it. It’s been a long winter and we want some sunshine!
We are doing fine. The boys are growing “like weeds” as my grandmother used to say. Jannett and I are both looking up to them both now. Where has the time gone? They are doing well in their studies and relationships. We are very pleased with the school that God has provided for them. We couldn’t ask for a more Godly place for them at this time in their lives.
The semester at the Bible College is almost at the midway point. The students are going through Hebrews right now with a guest pastor from Oceanside, California. However, he’ll be wrapping up this Friday and I will start teaching my Romans and 2 Corinthians classes again. I’m ready for it. 2 Corinthians isn’t really that heavy, but Romans is a completely different subject. I told one of the other teachers that I think that book needs to be required every semester just so that we’ll come close to fully understanding it before Jesus comes back!
We do miss all of you. Your fellowship is precious to us. Thank you for supporting our ministry with your finances, but more importantly your prayers. Peru is not our home and we still have those longings for home sometimes. Please pray that the Lord will continue to use and bless our ministries here and that we’ll stay focused on Him."
Until He Comes,
The Spearman Family
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
September Update
Lima, Peru
The weather right now leaves much to be desired in Lima. The sun comes out for maybe a few hours each day. The rest of the time, it's cold and damp. For some reason the chill goes straight to the bone every afternoon between about 3:00pm and 5:00pm and then let's up in the evening.
Please keep the students in your prayers. The Fall semester can be very tough on them because of this. I guess that it's sort of a shock on the body to leave summer in the States with temperatures in the high 90's and arrive during winter here with temperatures in the mid 50's. So far, only a few of them have some coughs, but nothing serious. Just help me pray that it stays that way.
Spiritual Emphasis Week
We have been given the opportunity to do Spiritual Emphases Week at the International Christian School of Lima the first week of October. The plan will be to utilize the students in a chapel service in both the elementary and secondary programs. Each chapel service will be followed by a time of games, crafts and discussion groups about the message. Please pray that the students and I will minister to the their needs and that many will come to know Christ.
The Boys
The boys are doing well. The are very busy with their school. I'm shocked at how well they are doing. Actually, it's probably the best academic year they've ever had. I think that their grades are just a reflection of their contentment with where the Lord has us right now. I am very proud of them.
They are also very busy in their music ministries. They both played in what they call a Friday Night Live service last week which is an outreach to the youth in the community around the school and I just dropped Dane off at Calvary Chapel Lima where he will be helping with worship this morning. They also continue to lead their youth group and school chapel bands. It's an awesome feeling to worship with your children on stage. Again, did I mention that I am very proud of them?
Jannett
Jannett continues to teach at the school. They really do keep her hopping between English as a Second Language, computer and Bible classes. She really enjoys being with the kids. That has always been her passion since day one of our ministry together.
She is absolutely tireless in her efforts to help out. She is already working on putting together a Fall Festival and Talent Show. I joke with the teachers that my little wife does not "go to sleep"; instead she just "falls over" every night. There is a lot of energy in those little batteries!
She is also in the process of setting up some craft classes with the girls on campus and at their upcoming ladies retreat. Please pray that the Lord would continue to use and bless her.
Myself
We have the best group of students that I've seen since I got here over a year ago. They are all passionate in their walks with the Lord and so far are doing well in their studies. My schedule is pretty busy but I do enjoy it. I teach on Monday and Wednesday mornings the book of Romans and Tuesday and Thursdays nights the book of 2 Corinthians. Also, every afternoon I go over to the boy's school and teach U.S. History to the 11th graders.
I am also in the process of upgrading my teaching credentials through ACSI by taking more classes at Fresno Pacific University and the Calvary Chapel Teachers College. I have to take at least nine hours of education classes every two years to keep my license current. I really do enjoy the classes. Please pray that the Lord would provide the time and the funds to continue doing this. I still have two more classes to go.
Word of Thanks
We so appreciate all of you and realize that the only reason that we are able to be here and serve is because of brothers and sisters in Christ like you who stand in the gap and help us with your prayers and finances. I joke with the students from time to time when I tell them that the "gospel is free but the freight in expensive". It's true. It takes a lot to keep a missionary on the field, and sadly, I have watch some of them go home simply because of a lack of support. That's why we so love and appreciate each of you and all that you do for us!
Another Visit
I know that it's still a little early, but I want to go ahead and put the word out that I will be coming back to the States at the end of May and most of June next year. The plan will be to visit with our supporting churches and others who would like more information about what Calvary Chapel Bible College in Peru is about. Please let me know if you would be interested in having me come and visit with you or your congregation at that time. My last visit in May of this year proved to be very encouraging.
Serving in Lima, Peru
The Spearman Family
The weather right now leaves much to be desired in Lima. The sun comes out for maybe a few hours each day. The rest of the time, it's cold and damp. For some reason the chill goes straight to the bone every afternoon between about 3:00pm and 5:00pm and then let's up in the evening.
Please keep the students in your prayers. The Fall semester can be very tough on them because of this. I guess that it's sort of a shock on the body to leave summer in the States with temperatures in the high 90's and arrive during winter here with temperatures in the mid 50's. So far, only a few of them have some coughs, but nothing serious. Just help me pray that it stays that way.
Spiritual Emphasis Week
We have been given the opportunity to do Spiritual Emphases Week at the International Christian School of Lima the first week of October. The plan will be to utilize the students in a chapel service in both the elementary and secondary programs. Each chapel service will be followed by a time of games, crafts and discussion groups about the message. Please pray that the students and I will minister to the their needs and that many will come to know Christ.
The Boys
The boys are doing well. The are very busy with their school. I'm shocked at how well they are doing. Actually, it's probably the best academic year they've ever had. I think that their grades are just a reflection of their contentment with where the Lord has us right now. I am very proud of them.
They are also very busy in their music ministries. They both played in what they call a Friday Night Live service last week which is an outreach to the youth in the community around the school and I just dropped Dane off at Calvary Chapel Lima where he will be helping with worship this morning. They also continue to lead their youth group and school chapel bands. It's an awesome feeling to worship with your children on stage. Again, did I mention that I am very proud of them?
Jannett
Jannett continues to teach at the school. They really do keep her hopping between English as a Second Language, computer and Bible classes. She really enjoys being with the kids. That has always been her passion since day one of our ministry together.
She is absolutely tireless in her efforts to help out. She is already working on putting together a Fall Festival and Talent Show. I joke with the teachers that my little wife does not "go to sleep"; instead she just "falls over" every night. There is a lot of energy in those little batteries!
She is also in the process of setting up some craft classes with the girls on campus and at their upcoming ladies retreat. Please pray that the Lord would continue to use and bless her.
Myself
We have the best group of students that I've seen since I got here over a year ago. They are all passionate in their walks with the Lord and so far are doing well in their studies. My schedule is pretty busy but I do enjoy it. I teach on Monday and Wednesday mornings the book of Romans and Tuesday and Thursdays nights the book of 2 Corinthians. Also, every afternoon I go over to the boy's school and teach U.S. History to the 11th graders.
I am also in the process of upgrading my teaching credentials through ACSI by taking more classes at Fresno Pacific University and the Calvary Chapel Teachers College. I have to take at least nine hours of education classes every two years to keep my license current. I really do enjoy the classes. Please pray that the Lord would provide the time and the funds to continue doing this. I still have two more classes to go.
Word of Thanks
We so appreciate all of you and realize that the only reason that we are able to be here and serve is because of brothers and sisters in Christ like you who stand in the gap and help us with your prayers and finances. I joke with the students from time to time when I tell them that the "gospel is free but the freight in expensive". It's true. It takes a lot to keep a missionary on the field, and sadly, I have watch some of them go home simply because of a lack of support. That's why we so love and appreciate each of you and all that you do for us!
Another Visit
I know that it's still a little early, but I want to go ahead and put the word out that I will be coming back to the States at the end of May and most of June next year. The plan will be to visit with our supporting churches and others who would like more information about what Calvary Chapel Bible College in Peru is about. Please let me know if you would be interested in having me come and visit with you or your congregation at that time. My last visit in May of this year proved to be very encouraging.
Serving in Lima, Peru
The Spearman Family
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