Global Mission Trips

KENYA 2020

Peru 2016

The 2016 Amazon Mission Team traveled by plane and by van to the banks of the Amazon River near Yurimagua, Peru. There they boarded the “Amazon Express” for a 6 hour journey downriver to the fishing village of Arahuante, Peru. The team trekked a short distance then camped in tents in a small mission church. There they shared “The Jesus Film” with villagers on a bed sheet nailed to one wall. Afterwards, the team gave a short message, then offered an “invitation” to those who “believe” and chose to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The following morning a bible study was held and questions answered as the team discipled the new believers along with others in attendance. Afterwards, villagers were fitted with reading glasses and Spanish New Testament Bibles were given to each person making a decision for Christ. Parasite medicine was provided to each family and (2) soccer balls full of scripture were presented to the village chief who would then present one to the men and the other to the women of the village. From there the team traveled 45 minutes by foot through the beautiful Amazon jungle to the next remote village “Ocho Octobre.” Upon arrival and after formal introductions with the village chief and elders the ministry outreach was repeated. The following day the team trekked 2 more hours to reach the remotest village “Paucaryacu” where they spent two days and nights building relationships and ministering to the people there. Afterwards, the team traveled by hand dugout canoe 3 hours down a narrow winding river shaded from the hot tropical sun by the beautiful jungle canopy of trees and vines to once again reach Arahuante. Another night was spent in the tiny mission church sharing “Truth” in love with all in attendance. The next morning the team boarded the boat to begin the long journey upstream to Yurimagua having witnessed 37 people making decisions for Christ. Some team members headed back to the States while others enjoyed a short side trip to the famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu.

A 3 hour tour

Here's the team on a 3 hour journey to the next village in a hand dug out canoe!

Sharing photos from home

Here's Neil sharing photos of his family in Texas with the children of village "Ocho Octobre."

Their own new Spanish New Testament Bibles

Trek through the jungle

This was the beginning of our long trek through the hot humid jungle. We certainly did not look this fresh when we finally reached our destination. The Lord gave us all the strength we needed to complete his mission of advancing His Word!

Be the hands & feet of Jesus

Paralyzed man receiving his first pair of reading glasses.

The name above all names!

Sharing the good news

Villagers look on as we show "The Hope" film "La Esperanza."

20 minute hike to the first village

The temperature was near 100 degrees and the humidity was 200%!

Motor taxi operated by a 12 yr old!

Teaching the children

Neil & Dorcas sharing a bible story with the children.

The team

The Teams last night together in Tarapota, Peru. From L-R Melony, Kerbi, Neil, Pastor Raul, Jim, Dorcas, Kent & Liz.

That's not fog or rain, it's the jungle humidity!!!

Fishing in Peru

Kent Terrill making a cast in the village swimming hole. The kids had never seen a "gringo" or fishing rod before!

Prayer changes things

Here is the team praying over the villagers before heading down the river to the next village. Pastor Raul brought the Gospel here one year ago but the villagers rejected it. Now, one year later we leave with 9 men and 1 women having received Christ. Carrying out "The Great Commission" is a team effort. Thank you Pastor Raul for planting the seeds....!

Neil & The Team praying over the men and women who made professions of faith

Melony and Interpreter "Dorcas" giving the kids a drink break after playing bible games

Fish fry!

Kent frying up his catch of fresh Piranha's with the aid of his headlamp.

Father & Son

Father & son gathering their families lunch, a variety of Amazon fish. Notice the Machete, single shot shotgun and Frog Gig!

Soon to be dinner...

I forgot the name of this jungle rat looking rodent but it was some families pet. They said in a few months it would become the "main meal."

Villagers who surrendered to Christ

These villagers surrendered their lives to Jesus! The Team prays for their spiritual growth and for future mission teams who will come to this tiny village and help disciple them.

Dinner!

Villagers at work

Here are some of the villagers "weed whacking" a path with their machetes.

Family

A man cleans his morning catch of fish while a 14 yr old mom and her 2 yr old baby look on...

Piranhas

Kent ended up catching a whole mess of Piranha's in the kids swimming hole!

On the water

Some of the largest snakes in the world (Anaconda's and Boa's) are located in this area. Not to mention crocodile's and Piranhas. Don't worry mom, we had 3 inches of clearance between the gunnel and water level.

Sharing the gospel

Villagers listening to a "message" from the team after watching The Jesus Film.

Village school

Here we are camped out in the village school trying to get away from the snakes and other creepy crawlers.

God is good!

Here's the team at 5:00 am loading the gear onto the boat to begin the 9 hour return voyage upriver to Yurimagua. We leave this remote jungle having had the privilege of witnessing 37 people who gave their lives to Jesus Christ!

Neil sharing the bible story of David vs. Goliath

Jim & Mel near the top of Machu Picchu

Peru 2015

Upon arrival, the group broke up into 2 groups. The ladies spent 10 days feeding orphans, distributing clothing to the needy, teaching VBS, hosting women's conferences, and visiting local churches as they shared their love for Jesus. The men spent their time camping amongst the indigenous people of northern Peru, staying in tents and small mission churches on the steep hillsides of the Andes Mountains. Each day they would venture about and evangelize the wonderful people they encountered as they traveled on foot from house to house and hillside to hillside passing out Bibles, reading glasses and teaching the Word of God. The men packed in a Honda generator which they used to share The Jesus Film each night. They were invited into small remote classrooms carved into the side of mountains, houses tucked into rich green valleys, and frontier churches with dirt floors that overlooked the beautiful Negritos Baja region. After each showing of the film the team would give an invitation to all who wanted to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Many responded, 39 in total! Some people chose to watch the Jesus Film as many as 4 times! Their hunger for truth and the Word of God was clearly observed by the team.

Kenya 2013/2014/2015

Jim & Melony spent the entire month of June 2013 on mission in Kenya. In February 2014 they led a mission team of 10 to Kenya, East Africa where they served again in the mission field. They also traveled to Kenya in February 2015 and were once again special guests on Kenya TV and Imani Radio, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with audiences numbering in the millions. Through these trips Jim & Melony have had the opportunity to share the Gospel to some 20,000 students in public schools and to teach about the risk of AIDS, drugs, as well as to share the love of Jesus Christ who offers grace, through faith in Him. They also toured HIV Hospitals and many orphanages. They had opportunities to speak to seminary students, guest speak in a number of churches and speak at a marriage conference. The entire mission trip was videotaped as a documentary and produced to educate Americans on the needs of children and opportunities to serve in Kenya. Feb. 2015 Jim taught several evangelism conferences and they both led hut to hut evangelism teams in many different remote villages. During this period of time they have witnessed over 10,000 professions of faith.