On Saturday morning we leave for Peru! I am praying for all of you and your families during our time in Peru.

For those on the Ohio side of things, we will leave for the airport around 9:15 a.m. and our flight leaves Cleveland Hopkins at 12:25 p.m. We will land in Newark at 1:37 p.m., then off for Lima at 2:50 p.m. We will land in Lima at 9:49 p.m. and after customs we will meet up with ChildReach Del Peru.

For those on the KC side of things, Make certain that you give yourselves time to check in and get to your gate. You will leave KC at 7:00 a.m., land at Newark at 10:44 a.m. and then leave for Lima with the Ohio contingent at 2:50 p.m.

Just a couple of things:

• Pray for safe travel.
• DON'T FORGET YOUR PASSPORT!
• Make copies of your passport and put one copy in each piece of luggage.
• The weight limit on your bags is 50 lbs. each. If you exceed that, the airlines will make you pay.
• You are allowed two carry on bags. Pack two days worth of clothing and some toiletries in one, just in case your luggage doesn't make it !
• Bring your bible and be ready to journal. We will give every team member a devotional with room to journal. If you're long in the pen you may want to bring your own notebook.
• Pray that God's plan for you be revealed on this trip. You are all here on this trip, at this time, for a reason. Let God show you that reason this week.
• Be flexible and adaptable. Different culture, different language, lots of needs and opportunities to help and serve.
• Missions is about relationships, not tasks. Use this week to let God show you His perfect plan for friendships and service.
• Be ready to have fun! Ephesians 2:10 says "We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has prepared in advance for us." God has a good work in Peru with your name on it, and It will change you forever.

I am excited about our time in Peru. I know God has something amazing planned for all of us and I can't wait to see your face when He delivers it.

Mucho Agape,

David