CONNECTED CHURCH Warmis in Peru

Building up the church September 2016

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by a situation? Notes to leader: Use this question as a way to get people engaged in the update. Ask people to talk to the person next to them, and then feedback to you.

The leaders of Casa Madera church were feeling overwhelmed. They had started a church in the slums to reach out to abandoned children, but they didn’t know how to help! The photo is of Jamber Romero, one of the church leaders.

‘The children’s problems were so big, and had affected them so deeply ‘The children’s problems were so big, and had affected them so deeply. Sometimes they would break things or swear at the leaders. It was scary.’

Then Warmis invited the leaders to a training Then Warmis invited the leaders to a training. They helped them set goals for their work, and reminded them of the power of prayer. They encouraged them to keep going, and gave them tools to use with the children. This photo is of Lucio, Junior, Martin and José, four children participating in the projects of the church

‘The leaders felt motivated by the session and Warmis’ support ‘The leaders felt motivated by the session and Warmis’ support. Now they know God is with them as they minister to the children.’ The top picture shows the young leaders of the church. From left to right, they are called Abel, Jose, and Jamber. The child in the bottom picture is called Anthony.

PRAYER Thank God for the amazing leaders of Casa Madera Church Ask God to strengthen them and bless their work

We would love your church to pray for Casa Madera regularly. The next slide is a set postcards with the church’s story on them: Print them out Cut them up Give to people to take home

CASA MADERA CHURCH IN PERU CASA MADERA CHURCH IN PERU KINGS CHURCH CASA MADERA CHURCH IN PERU CASA MADERA CHURCH IN PERU The leaders of Casa Madera church were feeling overwhelmed. They had started a church in the slums to help abandoned children, but they didn’t know how to do it! The children’s problems were so big, and had affected them so deeply. Sometimes they would break things or swear at the leaders. Then Warmis invited the leaders to a training. They helped them set goals for their work, and reminded them of the power of prayer. The leaders felt motivated and encouraged by the session and Warmis’ support. They know God is with them as they minister to the children. The leaders of Casa Madera church were feeling overwhelmed. They had started a church in the slums to help abandoned children, but they didn’t know how to do it! The children’s problems were so big, and had affected them so deeply. Sometimes they would break things or swear at the leaders. Then Warmis invited the leaders to a training. They helped them set goals for their work, and reminded them of the power of prayer. The leaders felt motivated and encouraged by the session and Warmis’ support. They know God is with them as they minister to the children. CASA MADERA CHURCH IN PERU CASA MADERA CHURCH IN PERU The leaders of Casa Madera church were feeling overwhelmed. They had started a church in the slums to help abandoned children, but they didn’t know how to do it! The children’s problems were so big, and had affected them so deeply. Sometimes they would break things or swear at the leaders. Then Warmis invited the leaders to a training. They helped them set goals for their work, and reminded them of the power of prayer. The leaders felt motivated and encouraged by the session and Warmis’ support. They know God is with them as they minister to the children. The leaders of Casa Madera church were feeling overwhelmed. They had started a church in the slums to help abandoned children, but they didn’t know how to do it! The children’s problems were so big, and had affected them so deeply. Sometimes they would break things or swear at the leaders. Then Warmis invited the leaders to a training. They helped them set goals for their work, and reminded them of the power of prayer. The leaders felt motivated and encouraged by the session and Warmis’ support. They know God is with them as they minister to the children.