OGM (Occational General Meeting)

Two weeks ago we were able to attend our first general meeting. It was all the IMB missionaries from 5 South American countries. It only happens every few years (thus the "O" in "OGM). It was a great time of training and sharpening skill sets needed for being on the field. It also provided us with an oppurtunity to connect with other missionaries. So often we get stuck in a rut of what's going on with my ministry, in my area...blah blah blah. It was great to get to hear what's going on in other folks lives and ministries. We tried to eat with different folks at every meal and we really were encouraged by it. We also think that we were able to make some connections to other IMB ministries going on in Peru and combine forces with REAP to better reach the least reached of Peru. We're excited about the possibilities that lay ahead.

The girls had a great time. Its the first time in latin america that we've been to something that had childcare provided. It was so great to be able to worship and sing praise songs with out distraction (I know that may sound silly, but boy did my soul need it). Karis was basically in kid's heaven- it was a super kid friendly place with play ground equipment, a pool and a pond to feed ducks & fish. She played so hard and is still talking about her friends she made there!

Here are a few pictures: Us after the Missionary Kid presentation the last day!

Karis' beloved fishes & duck.

Karis running back up the bridge with urgency to get MORE bread for the fishes.

Girls all bundled up for bedtime. It was cold at night and our little Jungle monkey's don't do cold! LOL!