Everything We Have

A year ago I promised myself that I would do whatever it took to make it to another country in order to serve.

In 5 days, we will travel from Cleveland, to Miami, to Lima, to Arequipa. We will break bread with native Peruvians, explore their culture, speak of life and of love, and will rest peacefully in the homes they have opened to us. Finally, and most importantly, we will use our knowledge, our abilities and our hands with the hope that we can bring a bit of joy to their lives. Through our actions, we will spread the love of Christ, both as His servants, and as theirs.

I am energized by this opportunity and am filled with joy and happiness! This trip is greater than any one of us and our actions are not directed towards personal gain. Rather, our sole focus is to change the world, one life at a time. I believe that we can be that change. The challenge is that in order to be effective in our actions we must first humble ourselves and become immersed in their culture. We are guests and as such must open our hearts to their beliefs, understand the mantra of family and pride, and overcome the barrier of tongue. We must first spend our time learning to understand before we make any efforts to be understood.

Your prayers, your thoughts, and your support have all been accepted and appreciated and are continually desired.

Godspeed,

Ronald Peacock, Jr., SPT