The orphanage was visited for 5 days by a group of youth and adults from First Baptist Church in Kansas City. This great group repainted our main building, front doorways and signs and re-visited the widow’s house they constructed over 2 years ago. The group has a wonderful drama they use to minister to those who do not know Christ. They performed this drama in the main Plaza de Armas of Trujillo 2 nights in a row and again on the main floor of a popular mall. Many people stepped forward asking for prayer and desiring a relationship with Christ.

The leaders of this group, Brady and Trisha Testorff, are also the parents of Yessenia and Paul, who were adopted in June 2006. Yessenia turned 15 during this trip and it was her desire to have her Quinceanero at the orphanage with the other children and workers. In Peru, the 15th birthday of a young lady is very important. We decorated the orphanage comedor, ordered a cake and invited judges and officials from the adoption agency here in Trujillo. Brady led the party with a sermon about God’s grace in Yessenia’s life, songs were shared by Joel, Robyn and a group of girls from the orphanage, and Brady and Trish changed Yessenia’s shoes to represent the beginning of a new journey in her life. It was an incredible blessing to share this important celebration!

There were many tears and long hugs as the group prepared to leave. It was a blessing to see Yessenia and Paul and the way God has changed their lives over the past 2 years. We are so thankful for groups that come and serve the orphanage and families that have a heart to provide a home for the abandoned children of Peru.

The water system is still delivering water to 1500 people in Alta Salverry. We are contracting with a consulting firm for recommendations on how much we can expand with the present system and what we might need in the future. The Hatfields and McCoys are still having problems working things out but at least there has not has been any incidents.

The mailing address has changed for Saving Street Children, Inc. Please update your records with the new mailing address below:

Saving Street Children, Inc.
422 Armour Road
North Kansas City, MO 64068

Your consistent support has helped continue the work in Peru. Thanks so much.

Chau,

Dave