Mission Peru

by Josiah DeLorenzi, Redwood Park Church

Yeah, kind of surprised I was so excited to make some bricks. Basically we got a bunch of mud and clay, made balls, threw them into a frame and then layed them out into the sand to dry. The bricks are going to be made to build Don Juan’s house, a man who works at the compound, a man I actually got to meet [Don Juan has been providing security for property since the beginning, now more than 10 years]. The work was fulfilling because I could see the vision, see where this was all going. I could help the people here in a very practical, tangible way. It was awesome. I believe in the vision here, the plans and dreams for what this place could, and will be. We all laughed and joked when we worked, and got to know some of the local people who were working with us. We came together to serve, I felt humbled to be able to do that. It’s only the first day but I’m feeling comfortable and excited here. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the week, and I’m excited to do all I can. God is in this place.