Looking Over the City

Cristo Blanco

The white Christ seems to be a very popular figure in South America culture. Paul and I have a picture of one in Honduras as well. We drove up to the mountain to where the Christ looks over the city to shoot an interview with Edwardo and Maritza, the founds of the National Church.

The Christ is near some Inca ruins, but that was the first of many we would experience on our trip.

You can see a picture here of Nancy (in the red shirt) who wrote the interview questions and Tom Johnson our video guy.

Ann Seaney translated the interview questions for us so that Maritza and Edwardo could complete the interview.

While the interview took place many of us explored the surroundings. There were llamas just below the side of this ledge and Rachel got real close to one. Also, there were ladies walking around with llama pets and traditional dress. They would like to paid for a picture.

Lindsey, our photographer, got some great shots during our trip. We will be using these in photos in the field brochure and missionary posters.

There is something to be said about having a Christ overlooking your city. The dominant religion in Cusco is Catholic. I was able to visit a Catholic Church while on the square. They were taking communion and the church was very ornate. It is a very different service from what I am used to, a lot of singing, and a lot of crossing. We did not take any photos at the church because they asked us not to.

Peru or Bust

Peru, South America

My bags are packed and my jet plane leaves in the morning. I (Kristi) have the once and a lifetime opportunity to visit Peru. I will be taking my department to serve as a media support to this new World Gospel Mission field.

We are going to do what we do day-in and day-out, but in Peru for this small missionary team. Both David and Cathleen Strong and Ann Seaney are due to return to the states next year for Homeland Missionary Assignment so the updated ministry information will be of great help to them. The team will be in Peru for about a week and while we are there we will get to take a couple days to visit Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world, is known for as "The Lost City of the Incas".

Pray for my team. There is 8 of us going and travel can be complicated. Pray that we will be a blessing to the missionary team and that we can tell their stories well.

I'll try to keep you updated along the journey.