Calvary Chapel Lima Peru
I was happy to hear that Calvary Chapel Lima Peru got a new website.  This new site is very easy to navigate and it’s compliled all the different ministries into this one site.  I love the work they are doing there in Peru.  On the site you can also check out pictures of the orphanage progress.  No kids yet but in the Lord’s timing everything should be good to go.  If you enjoy a good cup of coffee you can purchase coffee to help support the orphanage.  There is a huge need for this in Peru.  www.calvarychapellima.com

He Loves Me by Wayne Jacobsen
I’ve been reading a book called He Loves Me by Wayne Jacobsen.  There are many things I believe the Lord has spoken to me through this book that I hope to share in future writings.  If you want you can read the forward by Gayle Erwin.  You can purchase this book or download it for free in PDF format.   

In July, we announced the availablily of our “Granos del Cielo” gormet coffee.  Since then, we have shipped hundreds of packages to very satisfied supporters of our soon-to-open orphanage.  Many have even ”subscribed” to receive monthly shipments, with the proceeds going toward the remodel of our first children’s home.

With Christmas around the corner, we thought we’d suggest our coffee as possible gifts for the holiday season.  For a suggested $10 donation, we can send a gift wrapped package of ground, 8.8 oz premium Peruvian coffee, along with a personalized card to the person(s) you indicate, to arrive to their home in time for Christmas. 

Do continue to pray for the continued renovation of the orphanage.  We have replaced the roof, installed new plumbing throughout the entire facility, and are completely rewiring the home as well.  Soon, new flooring will be laid and placement of the new children’s toilets and sinks.  By God’s grace and His provision, we hope to open our doors and admit children by Spring!

Thank you, and may Jesus bless you for your participation!

John Bonner

We heard creation groaning last week in the 8.0 earthquake that hit the coast of central Peru.  Tragically, hundreds lost their lives, thousands are wounded, and thousands more are homeless.  The Lord has presented us with a wonderful opportunity to serve Him at such a time as this.

Nearly each day since the August 15th quake, we have sent busloads of volunteers to help in the work of evangelism and the relief effort.  We have been concentrating in two hard hit areas: Cañete, where pastor Jaime Inga oversees a Calvary Chapel outreach, and Pisco, further south.  Both regions are spiritually dark areas. 

God has been faithfully providing for us to minister to the physical needs of many victims.  We have delivered much needed tents, food, water, blankets, clothing and medicines.  We have also been able to meet spiritual needs through works of compassion, music, mimes, puppets, and the free distribution of Bibles.  Dozens from the church and Bible College have worked extremely long days, and have shared many touching reports.

Our hearts have been warmed by the phone calls and letters of concern many have expressed, and also from those wanting to help.  Several church teams have already come to work with us, and several more have expressed interest in helping in the weeks and months ahead to help the people rebuild their lives.  Leo Maestre, my assistant pastor, is helping to organize the relief effort, and he can be reached at the following special email: ccbc_peru_earthquakerelief@yahoo.com.

Thank you for your prayers at this time.  We are extremely busy with our new semester beginning tomorrow, and a packed house of students, interns, staff and missionaries.  We need God’s wisdom, and super-human strength that the Spirit promises!  It is reassuring to know you are interceding for us before the Throne of Grace. 

Meet You There!

John Bonner

Correspondence:

Jr Trujillo #456
Magdalena del Mar
Lima, Peru
South America

Financial Support:
“Friends of Calvary Chapel Bible College Peru”
1771 E. Palomar St.
Chula Vista, CA  91913