©Pilgrims on Purpose Pastora Fran Schmidt Peru Mission Exposure Trip 2016 deepen faith awareness reflect prayer Receive hospitality solidarity Global issues

©Pilgrims on Purpose Pastora Fran Schmidt INTRO: WHY “exposure” trip? to experience to grow in awareness of God’s presence, active in the world to gain a sense of global and self-awareness, with opportunity to prayerfully reflect together on the realities of poverty, hunger, and systemic injustice to deepen faith understandings as we recognize God in our neighbour to receive hospitality and grow in humility to experience another culture and witness their realities to discover what accompaniment and solidarity could look like as a Christian response to mutually learn, grow and share with our global partners and offer ways to effectively support local communities to create global-minded citizenship while promoting Christian values

On the trip you will: Travel to Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu (and possibly Iquitos) Possible overnight home stay Participate in a mission project Learn about the Peruvian history, traditions, culture and context Worship and prayer with local Lutheran congregations Explore historic El Centro, Inca ruins, and ancient burial grounds Visit CLWR supported projects (SEPEC and/or Diaconia), local NGO’s/artisan groups (micro-industry) Peru Mission Exposure Trip 2016 ©Pilgrims on Purpose Pastora Fran Schmidt

In Lima we will visit: National Museum Huaca Pullcana (ancient burial site) Local Congregations in the barrio CLWR Sponsored NGOs Artisan groups/micro-industry Park of Fountains El Centro (Old Lima) ©Pilgrims on Purpose Pastora Fran Schmidt

Itinerary-Lima & Cusco February nd ©Pilgrims on Purpose Pastora Fran Schmidt Thurs. Feb. 11 Travel Saskatoon/Regina to Lima, Peru Fri. Feb. 12 OrientationChange money, getting situated, and Folkloric Show Sat. Feb. 13 Mission ProjectVisit Huaca Pucllana & San Juan Camino de Esperanza with (possibly provide a beach trip for the children and families of the congregation (or to work/paint project alongside San Juan members Sun. Feb. 14 San Juan Camino de Esperanza -worship service, provide activity & lunch with children/youth & families

©Pilgrims on Purpose Pastora Fran Schmidt Mon. Feb. 15NGO Visits Diakonia, SEPEC, El Centro, and Magic Water Park Tues. Feb. 16Micro-Industry Achkiy & Sara’s Circle-local artisan groups that empower women in artisan skills and equips them to earn a sustainable living Wed. Feb. 17Travel Day Flight to Cusco and rest/adapt to altitude Thurs. Feb. 18 Cusco City Tour –Koricancha, Saksaywaman and Plaza de Armas and Evening Bible Study at congregation Talitha Kum

©Pilgrims on Purpose Pastora Fran Schmidt Fri. Feb. 19 Machu Picchu Early morning travel by bus to Ollantaytambo/train to Aguas Callientes & bus up to Machu Picchu site (lost Incan sacred ruins) Sat. Feb. 20Travel Day Return to Lima -markets, free time, and possible home stay Sun. Feb. Juan Camino de Esperanza or another congregation… -one group returns to Canada later evening (late check-out) Mon. Feb. 22 Travel Day -those continuing to Iquitos travel today/Orientation

©Pilgrims on Purpose Pastora Fran Schmidt Tues. Feb. 23Fiel es Dios Visit women at congregation Fiel es Dios/mission project-painting and repair of walls of church building Wed. Feb. 24 Culture Day Boat trip down Amazon river, visit to Tribal compound & animal reserve Thurs. Feb. 25Fiel es Dios Work Day-finish mission Project/Prayer Service in the evening Fri. Feb. 26 Travel Day Return to Lima/connection to Canada Itinerary- Iquitos February th 2016

For more Information Contact: Pastora Fran Schmidt by messaging her on: Web-site: pilgrimsonpurpose.wordpress.com OR Facebook: pilgrimsonpurpose Deadline to Register: October 15 th, 2015 ©Pilgrims on Purpose Pastora Fran Schmidt