Peru: Land of the Incas
Map it Monday:
Today we place the country of Peru on our refrigerator and begin to pray for the "Land of the Incas."
Our Prayer:
"Father God, we look to You to reach the people of Peru. You have begun a good work in these people. Now we ask that you would bring all of your saving work to completion, Amen."
Stats and Facts Tuesday:
Geography: Three main zones: dry coastal plain in the west where most of the cities and industry are located, high Andean plateau which is more agricultural, and Amazon jungle in the east.
Official language: Spanish, Quechua. Spanish-speakers 80.3%. Most Amerindians are Spanish-speaking or bilingual; 16.5% of the total population speak Quechua
The Peruvian population, estimated at 30.4 million
(taken for Operation World)
Peruvian territory was home to ancient cultures spanning from
the Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest in the world, to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. The Spanish Empire conquered the
region in the 16th century and established a Viceroyalty, which included most of its South American colonies. After achieving independence in 1821, Peru has undergone periods of political unrest and fiscal crisis as well as
periods of stability and economic upswing.(taken from Wikepedia)
The complex and ruthless matters of foreign exploitation, manifested via oil, mining and cocaine in particular. With oil and mining, foreign companies willingly endanger pristine environments, threatening the very existence of vulnerable peoples for grotesque profit. With cocaine, foreign demand for an illicit drug in turn drags poor farmers into cultivating the coca leaf for profit. Collateral damage from drug wars and attempts to eradicate the crop, as well as massive amounts of drug money laundered through the country, create a complex situation with no easy solution. Pray for structures of sin to be cast down, for evil to be exposed and for a godly solution to be found.(taken from Operation World)
Walk In My Shoes Wednesday:
Heart's Cry is a missions organization that has been aiding the church in Peru with taking the gospel to the lost the cities and the jungles alike.
Today, we will read about Arturo Marin, a Heart's Cry supported pastor and discipler in the San Marin area of Peru. He has a very moving testimony.
Our Prayer:
"Lord, Pastor Arturo needs more and more of Your grace as he preaches and disciples people in the jungle region of San Marin. Would you keep him safe, give him sufficient food and shelter as he travels, and continued monetary support for all of his needs. Would you bless the church in San Rafael with many who will follow after You, Lord. We thank you Lord, that you provide for all of our needs according to Your riches in glory, Amen."
Take Action Thursday:
The following video is chock full of first hand accounts of working with the churches in Peru. It may be fuzzy, but the information is wonderful. It is also from about 5 years ago, but these churches and people are still working in Peru. We will be choosing one of the places mentioned in the video and praying for those people specifically. Superb for your young people and children to "chew on."
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