Monday, March 16, 2015

https://youtu.be/OQjNKiAgXPs


The link above is about the Primera Iglesia Bautista de Huancayo (First Baptist Church of Huancayo) which is a 13 minute presentation about the Lord’s work in the Mantaro Valley of Peru.  We live close by the church property in Huancayo and work full time with the church and the missions in the surrounding towns.  The Lord has blessed us with many souls won, a strong church and capable teachers and preachers. 


 
We hope this link will spread understanding about the need for a new building dedicated to the cause of Christ. The following information might be helpful:


 
  1. In 2007, Peru experienced a magnitude 8 earthquake which killed 519 people.  The government responded by requiring inspections of existing buildings and enforcing the building codes.
     
  2. A few years ago the church’s buildings were condemned due to inadequate foundations and dangerous masonry construction.  The property is paid for and the lot is almost 5000 sq ft.  The only practical option was to apply for a building permit to demolish and replace the existing facilities.  As long as progress is being made, the church can continue to meet there.
     
  3. Real estate is very expensive in Peru.  Most lots are tiny.  Financing is difficult to obtain and the terms are bad with very high interest rates.  The common practice is to build with the cash available, move in, and continue to build upward over a period of many years.  Homes are constructed to 4 or 5 floors.  The building officials decide how many levels a property may have and the owners are obligated to put in foundations and supports for all the potential future floors.


 
If our Lord is willing, this construction project will be on going for many years.


 


The First Baptist Church of Huancayo has made a great start with the permits and drawings and partial construction of a new Sunday School area that will also be the interim meeting space for their services. First Baptist Church of Huancayo is blessed with spiritually mature leaders including young adults to carry on the Lord’s work.  The people are faithful with their tithes and offerings.  Still the need is great and we are inviting churches everywhere to have a part in advancing the cause of Christ in Peru.


 


If you wish to contribute to the building fund, make checks payable to Bible Way Baptist Church and note Peru Building in the memo space.  Please call if you if have questions about the effort.


 


Bobby Dunn             Bill Fairbanks            Paul Rose                        John Allen


Minister                    Treasurer                    Missionary                       Pastor, Emmanuel Baptist Church


281-462-2310           713-542-3777            713-344-1480                  219-759-3317,  219-759-3554 cell


Evenings                   cell                             web phone to Peru          pastor.ebcsh@gmail.com


                                                                       


 


This video may also be viewed  at www.BibleWayBaptist.com.  Please tell anyone who may be interested.


 


Bible Way Baptist Church


4544 Brinkman St.


Houston, Texas 77018