We jump started our church plant work in Estela Maris with a full day of Impact work. Our team of 10 missionaries decided to help each other out and work together on 10 days of impact in our 10 new church plant locations. It was intense and we were all exhausted by the end of it, but it was a great way to start and make some contacts.
In the morning we went out to the Plazuela in Estela Maris and played with the kids there. We used our Rico (giant guinea pig) costume to attract the kids to the Plaza. We had an amazing turnout of kids! At least 50 came in the morning to first play games with Rico, then with a giant colored parachute, jump rope, soccer, face painting, and balloon animals. At the end of the time we put on a puppet show. The morning was a hit! The kids had a blast and we were able to make a few new contacts in some of their parents.
At night we came back out to show the Jesus Film. We spent about an hour walking around passing out invitations before the movie. Again we had an amazing turn out. About 80 adults and kids came to watch the film. At the end of the movie one of the Peruvian missionary guys gave a short invitation if anyone wanted to accept Christ. We had 5 people accept Christ that night, but were able to altogether make 21 new contacts that day. The others are those who are interested in learning more about God but have not yet made a decision.
It was an amazing day. My partner Dalila and I are so excited to work in this area of Iquitos. We're praising God for the amazing work he did that day in Estela Maris!
Pray for these new contacts as we get to know them and share God's love with them. That they would begin to grow in their faith. Also that soon someone will open their house up to hold church services so that we can start holding services in Estela Maris.
