Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,
Merry Christmas! Emily and I trust that you are having an excellent holiday season celebrating the Greatest Gift while surrounded by family and friends.
We are writing this message to let you know of a change in direction for our time in Peru. As you know, since October we have been working with Maximizing Children’s Ministries International in Arequipa, Peru. Recently the ministry decided to go in a different direction than originally expected, and Emily and I will no longer be in Peru under their covering. We will be moving to Lima in January so that I can continue language school while Emily works teaching Peruvian kids in schools. We will also be spending time working with the youth of a particular area of Lima called Condevilla. There is a church plant there, and we will be reaching out to many kids who are coming from broken homes with heavy hearts. Please pray that God will grant us favor with the kids and that many will come to know of His abundant, healing, redeeming love for them.
The Woodlands United Methodist Church will now be receiving all gifts and support on our behalf and issuing them to us in Peru. The church and John Hull (the missions pastor) have been a huge encouragement to Emily and me, and we are delighted for their willingness to help us with our finances for the year. We ask that you please discontinue sending any support to The Ark church or MCMINTL on our behalf and that you would instead send support to:
The Woodlands United Methodist Church
2200 Lake Woodlands Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Please designate any support by writing “Gaspers” in the memo line. The church has a variety of ways you can give that are listed on the following webpage: http://www.thewoodlandsumc.org/give
We love you and are so grateful to be supported by people who continually shower us with the type of love that reflects the big heart of God. Thank you for your continued prayers and support in this time of transition.
With love,
Travis and Emily Gasper
Praying for you both in this time of transition. Looking forward to seeing your smiling faces very soon! Condevilla holds a special place in my heart and Jim's.....please say hi to Violet, Nicole, Patricia, Lucho, Victor....everyone! The church there will be very blessed to have you!
ReplyDeleteSo excited to see what God has in store for you in Lima. I know HE will continue to use you both mightily. Sending lots of love your way! Gary and Tami
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