The inaugural kids activity morning took place last Sunday (14 June) in a rented room in a residential area of Cusco called Ucchullo Grande, close to the main state university.
Scott says the foundations are there for the group to grow. “Typically, we started late and many who said they would come didn't but hopefully, as word gets around, more will come.
“Veronica and Maxi, the students who led the group with us, did brilliantly and the children had a lot of fun together – they absolutely loved the parachute!”
Cusco is a city of 350,000 people and a popular
tourist destination, best-known for being the historic capital of the
Inca Empire. It is also the spot on Earth with the highest ultraviolet
light level!
“The group has met on and off since and consists of about ten students.
“They really wanted to start up the children’s ministry to reach out to local children they often see playing in the street.
“Our aim is to then run midweek activities such as chess club, film club, Bible study and maybe a football game”.
Huge potential
The student group spends Sunday afternoons
together for worship and prayer, and Scott and Anjanette are leading a
course with them about sharing faith with friends.
Scott is really excited by the future of the group. He says, “The students will be responsible for running each of the different activities and there is huge potential.
“As we start our ministry here in Cusco it is great to have a small group of young believers to work with. Please pray with us as we begin this exciting project.”