What an amazing month we had at Amor Real. Alex and Laura led a team of Pastors, Board members, and our Pat’s Place Youth to the town of Ollantaytambo in the middle of the Andes Mountains. This was an incredible journey for everyone involved. Everything they did with the exception of a game of volleyball was a first for the kids. Each day started with devotions, morning Bible study sessions, free time, afternoon Bible study sessions, and of course, all around fun. This was a great mix of serious relationship building time between Jesus and the kids along with free time. Alex and Tim kicked off the week with a session on the True Love of God. Pastor Jen had sessions on Healing, Pastor Rob had the sessions on Discipleship/Sonship, and Pastor Keith had the sessions on Relationships. The kids did an amazing job in every session. At the end of the week, we had the opportunity to witness 9 kids being saved. We built a bond with these kids that cannot be broken. They not only got to experience a trip of a lifetime, but they also got to experience the love of God in their lives like they had never seen before. Our goal for the week was to teach them about the power of God’s love in their lives. When you have been hurt like they have, their past torments them because they have no idea who they are. However, during this trip we succeeded in breaking the chains of abuse in their past. While they all have a lifetime to go, God is doing an amazing work inside of them. This trip was made possible because God put it on the hearts of our friends, families, and donors of Amor Real. Even if you were not on the trip, but you prayed, thought, helped in some way or gave to make this trip happen, you made an impact that will last the rest of their lives. A great big thank you to everyone involved for this amazing trip for our teenagers.
Thank you all for reading. We would love your help and support. If you would like to help make a difference in the lives of our families, please consider giving to Amor Real. Below are some general items that can give towards.
1. $10 - Feeds 5 kids for a day.
2. $50 - Feeds all 30 women and kids for a day.
3. $100 - Supports a person for a month or all 30 women and kids for food for 2 days. (Sponsorship covers housing, food, medical needs, counseling/therapy, and everyday supplies that women need).
4. $500 - Supports 5 people which could be 2 families or 1 family of 5 for a month.
5. $3000 - Supports the entire house for a month which covers food, medical supplies, housing, schooling, counseling, and therapy
Sitting in the Lima Airport waiting on our flight to Cusco. First plane ride for all of the kids.
Each Pastor joined in for 2 sessions a day to bring messages and guidance to our youth. During some of the sessions we had break outs so that they could have time to write out what they were learning. One of the sessions we gave them the opportunity to ask any question about what they were learning during the week. They took that challenge and created a list of over 30 amazing questions that we had the opportunity to answer for them.
We had amazing activities everyday. During the trip we went to the Salt Mines, Hiking the Ruins in Ollantaytambo, Playing Volleyball with the local school, Horseback Riding, and Smores by the Campfire. Outside of Volleyball, the rest were a first for all 12 kids.
On our very last night Pastor Rob spoke about being a Son / Daughter of God. I asked him to speak on this topic as the group needs healing and understanding of what it means to have a relationship with God. After a very amazing week, 9 of the kids gave their lives to God.