God's Giant Mural

Since being in El Chaco we have been partnering with the Church (La Iglesia Cristo de la Unica Esperanza).This is LIFT’s fifth year coming here. It has been humbling to see how the relationship between the two ministries has grown.  We have gotten to worship with them, work alongside them, and just bask in the glory of God with them. During our time here in El Chaco we have had the opportunity to participate in three worship services, games with the youth, and our own Eagle Scout, Michael Uhlig, got to share stories with their scout program. We have shared and experienced the gospel of Jesus.  

On Sunday I had the privilege to teach Sunday school with the teenagers.  We focused on the story of Joseph and God’s sovereignty in his life. The teenagers broke into groups reading different parts of the story, and then took turns explaining it to the other groups. It was fun to see the teenagers get interactive with the Word of God. We focused on the verse Genesis 50:20 “ As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.”  I then was able to share my testimony, reflecting on how God has been sovereign in my own life.

Near the end of the Sunday morning service, the pastor invited all the LIFTers up to the front of the sanctuary and had a member of the church pray over each of us. The Spirit-filled prayer time was so encouraging. It is amazing to experience God being worshiped in different languages.  The women of the church then blessed us with gifts. The people of El Chaco are so warm and inviting, offering a love that is aspiring. It was so humbling to have this chance to be a part of the partnership between LIFT and the church in El Chaco, even if it is only for a short time. I am reminded that I am just one stroke of paint in God’s giant mural.

Elizabeth Perry


Prayer Requests:  Elizabeth Perry has not been feeling well the last two days and a number of LIFTers struggled with motion sickness during our return drive to El Refugio, coming over the winding mountain roads of the Andes.  Pray for settled stomachs and a restful day as we prepare to head out to do ministry in Oyacachi starting tomorrow evening. Today is a day of rest and doing laundry and drying everything out that has been soaked for the last three days of continuous rain in El Chaco.    (Tim Trezise)