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Peru Mission Exposure Trip2016

deepen faith

awareness

reflect

prayer

Receive hospitality

solidarity

Global issues

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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 Trip2016

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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)

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Itinerary-Lima & CuscoFebruary 11-22nd

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Thurs. Feb. 11 Travel Saskatoon/Regina to Lima, Peru

Fri. Feb. 12 Orientation Change money, getting situated, and Folkloric Show

Sat. Feb. 13 Mission Project Visit 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 Worship @ San Juan Camino de Esperanza-worship service, provide activity & lunch with children/youth & families

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Mon. Feb. 15 NGO Visits Diakonia, SEPEC, El Centro, and Magic Water Park

Tues. Feb. 16 Micro-Industry Achkiy & Sara’s Circle-local artisan groups that empower women in artisan skills and equips them to earn a sustainable living

Wed. Feb. 17 Travel 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

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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. 20 Travel Day Return to Lima -markets, free time, and possible home stay

Sun. Feb. 21 Worship @San 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

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Tues. Feb. 23 Fiel 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. 25 Fiel es Dios Work Day-finish mission Project/Prayer Service in the evening

Fri. Feb. 26 Travel DayReturn to Lima/connection to Canada

Itinerary- Iquitos February 22-26th 2016

For more Information

Contact: Pastora Fran Schmidt by messaging her on:

• Web-site: pilgrimsonpurpose.wordpress.com OR • Facebook: pilgrimsonpurpose

Deadline to Register: October 15th, 2015

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