The Ueltscheys Going To Peru!

We are officially joining Peru Mission! After much thought and prayer through the past several years, and more so in the last year, our plans are to go to Peru! We are committing to an 18 month period of time, three months of which will be language school. Marcus and I have been to Peru two times with this wonderful mission team, and have prayed for an opportunity to serve for longer than a week. God's timing is perfect timing, and now is the time! It became more clear to us last year that we were being led to go, then we returned to Peru in April and began to take the steps necessary to make plans. We were officially accepted this fall, and hope to move in early summer.

It was really so much fun telling the children, because God had prepared them! When we told them we had some fun news, Ben guessed, "Are we moving?" Then we asked, "Where is somewhere you have been asking us to take you on a trip?" Sarah Caroline guessed, "Are we moving to Peru??" as she was jumping up and down with excitement. Only God could make them so excited about leaving their comfort zone, family, and friends to move to a new country!

We have much to do - sort through "stuff", sell our house, learn Spanish, and raise financial support. All while we continue with the daily routine of raising four children and have work commitments, church activities, Christmas plans, school, piano, Scouts, soccer, etc. Please pray that the details will fall into place and that we will continue to trust the Lord to provide the way.

When we get there, Marcus will be working in an existing medical clinic, as well as continue to build a relationship with the Peru Ministry of Health. I may assist him at times with Physical Therapy needs, although my main goals will be to homeschool. We hope to serve in the orphanage and local church for two reasons - ministry and service, and also for the children (and myself) to practice our Spanish. We also hope to recruit others to come visit!!

Peru Mission is so wonderful - you can read more at www.perumission.org. They do church planting, English as a Second Language, Seminary training, college ministry, economic development, and more. It is wonderful to see what God has done with this wonderful group of people, and we look forward to joining with them!