Brazos Abiertos

This day is always celebrated in a big way, to put the mothers in the spotlight. The children of the school showed their love to their mothers by performing all kinds of things like singing, theater and dancing. With the church we had a great service where the mothers received a present and where the men prepared delicious food. Praise the Lord for these great moments.

Our DTS students, accompanied by three staff members, headed to the most populated district of Lima, San Juan de Lurigancho, where the CELIM ministry is located. It has had a great impact in this district for decades, bringing transformation to the community.
Our team was able to put into practice much of what we learned during our theoretical phase of the DTS, evangelizing, teaching, and ministering to children and adolescents at the school.
We were also blessed to be able to do practical work to support the “Sleeping Beauty” project in the mountains of SJL. We were able to expand the structure of the church, building a new warehouse almost at the edge of the cliff, installing wooden planks to finish the interior walls of the church, and painting them. The most exciting thing of all was carrying all these materials to the top of the mountain.
We are so grateful for what God has done through us at CELIM.

The gathering of virtuous women is a wonderful time. They can learn and experience more closely the love of Jesus in their hearts. At the same time, reflections, prayers, and biblical themes are shared to help them grow in faith, recognizing God’s presence and His purpose for their lives. We also offer workshops such as cooking, crocheting, and sewing, as well as choreography, singing, and theater groups. This way, women can learn and interact with each other.

In our first weeks of art class, the students have begun to show great creativity. They are learning about shadow and light in drawing and letter design. They made a doll using plastic bottles, and the youngest students made a puppet using toilet paper rolls. In their creations, they can see the love of Jesus Christ.

The new school year has started and for some children it is difficult to go to school for the first time as a 3-year-old and to undergo this change. All preparations for the school are almost finished and a number of classes can already use their new classrooms, what a blessing. The first meeting with the parents was also good. We are grateful that we can offer the children Christian education.

A morning filled with joy. God allowed us to participate in the Ambassadors Cup interchurch championship. The 11 and 12-year-old teams from our Brazos Abiertos church were champions, and the 9 and 10-year-old teams were runners-up. The players received backpacks and school supplies for their participation in the championship. We are grateful to God for this victory.

Living a heavenly experience in Galaxia Express! During our week of Vacation Bible School, children and teenagers will embark on a journey full of learning and fun, about the story of Moses. With activities such as games, dances, teaching verses, words, crafts and exciting theater, each moment was a discovery that illuminated their hearts. In addition, the valuable participation of missionaries from the United States of the Southbrook Church, school teachers, volunteers and the committed church team transformed this experience into a true journey of faith and blessings. Thank you all for being part of this galactic journey towards the love of God!

We are so thankful for the team from Southbrook Church in America who visited us for a week. They helped with sanding and painting 8 rooms, tiling 3 toilets and with the holiday bible club. We also had a few visits and several workshops on first aid and English lessons. It was great to see how they were a blessing to so many children, teens and adults and to the new building. Praise the Lord again and again for the teams that come to help and support the project. God is good.

The first Discipleship Training School in the base of Youth With A Mission Lima, Brazos Abiertos has started. We are so thankful for the amazing staff and the 5 students from 5 different countries (USA, Germany, Chile, Venezuela and Peru). It is beautiful to see how God is working in their lives and that they have set aside 5 months to get to know God better. We have different teachers from different countries who will come and teach the students for a week. Please pray for the students and staff to continue to grow in their relationship with God.

After I saw Brazos Abiertos on the internet and read about the impact the school has in the slum, I contacted them. Not much later I was allowed to come and help with some maintenance of the building.

When I arrived it was quite quiet, because it was the children’s holiday. After a tour of the building, the neighborhood and the new construction project I immediately felt at home. What struck me was the peace and love that prevailed. In the weeks that followed I also noticed how pleasant the atmosphere was and how faith was central, I really liked this.

After having done a number of painting projects it was time to prepare the building for the DTS (Discipleship Training School). It is the first time that the DTS is held at this location, so there was a lot to do. It is fantastic to see that God is working and that now, in addition to the school and the church, people can be trained to go out as missionaries.

We are very excited and grateful to God for our second Primary graduation in 2024. We have been privileged witnesses of the growth, maturity, learning and spiritual development of these beautiful children. We are saddened to have to say goodbye to them, but we are excited to know that God has great plans for them.
During these years we have strived to plant the seeds of faith, hope and love in their hearts, with the full conviction that God will give growth.
Many successes to our ALESUS Class of 2024!

What an amazing 2 weeks we had with the DTS team from the Netherlands. We visited a number of churches and schools to speak, testify, do theater and evangelize on the streets. And to promote the work of Youth with a Mission and the DTS. In addition, we shared the gospel in a creative way with the children, teenagers and young adults. We saw God at work through the team and people gave their hearts to Jesus and we prayed for different people. Do you also want to do a DTS send us a message, we start on February 2, 2025.

EN Letrero EDE 2025

The closing of the school year was another big party. The children of the school had all prepared a song, dance or a play. It was nice to celebrate Christmas together in this way and say goodbye to this school year. We are grateful to God for all the work we were allowed to do to show the love of Jesus to the children and parents and to restore the families with the principles of the Bible. Afterwards there was Christmas bread and chocolate milk for everyone.

The students of the school experienced moments of joy and emotions during the school olympics games, Brazos Abiertos 2024. At the inauguration they started with a parade where each classroom represented a country. Among them were Colombia, South Korea, India, Israel, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Holland and Peru.

During these days, individual and team competitions were held, in both female and male categories. In athletics, individual 50-meter sprint race, relay races, marathon, ball throwing and also team sports soccer and handball. For these games, the participation of 186 children from preschool and primary school was recorded, the children were prepared for several months by the Mexican missionary and physical education teacher, Emmanuel Ozuna López.

We witnessed blessed families having fun, cheering on their children and even crying with emotion. In these Olympics we had the inclusion of an autistic child and a child with motor paralysis who participated in their wheelchair. They were the protagonists of our Olympics and of life, who overcame fear and managed to be heroes for all of us.

We ended with the presentation of medals to the winners of each sporting discipline and each category, but we also valued the participation of all the children so in the end they were all awarded with a special medal.

The motto of the Olympics is based on 1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whether you run or enjoy sports, “Do all for the glory of God”

It was a very beautiful time where you could see the hand of God touching the hearts of the children who bowed down and opened their hearts to the only King of Kings, Lord of Lords. Moments of joy and fun were shared and above all, the word of God was sown in their hearts. Thanking God for the number of children who received Jesus in their hearts. All glory to our Heavenly Father. Thanks also to the Happy Planet team.

The promotion of the 5 year olds was great again. Every year it is a party for the little ones to leave the pre-school and go to primary school. Family is invited, there is good food and many photos are taken. Grateful that we can give these children Christian education.

At the weekly YWAM meeting a group from YWAM Cartagena shared with us their passion for and creativity in evangelism. They encouraged us with a dance that they use in markets and parks to draw people to them. This team had some very young missionaries and they showed us how with God it is possible at any age to share the gospel, hear God’s voice, and to lead others to do the same. They filled our base with worship and celebration while here. They could be heard practicing dramas, singing, and enjoying being a community of brother and sisters in Christ. Our Jóvenes (young adults) group really enjoyed having the team visit. They shared a message on discipline and hearing God’s voice. During the Women’s club ministry the team participated by caring for the women’s children and by sharing their time and stories with the women.

The team partnered with another local church that is led by YWAMers from Korea to invite the neighborhood to a large church celebration and to share about Christ. The group was also able to share with the YWAM pastor about our upcoming DTS. The pastor was very excited for the chance to share our school opportunity with the youth at his church.

During their time here, the missionaries visited 4 local churches to lead their youth programs and to share about their testimonies of personal growth through their Discipleship Training School. And to share about our DTS school to a large group of young adults right after two preachers commissioned the youth to share the gospel and to obey God’s calling on their lives.

It was hard to say goodbye to Andrew and Mikayla again as they return to Cartagena for the graduation of these missionary students. However they will be back soon as we prepare for our own DTS class here at Brazos Abiertos in February.

It was a great afternoon of fun for our Desafíos Xtremos teens. They have worked hard all year through their service, sales and study of the word of God, to be able to attend this trip to Mr. Joy.
Where many of the children were surprised and excited that despite living in Lima, they do not have the means to have fun in these types of parks. Glory to God for this afternoon. Thank you ABBA

On Friday, the Primary School students visited the Zoo, Parque de las Leyendas. It was a very fun and educational experience at the same time. Most of our children had never visited the Zoo. They were able to meet exotic animals from around the world, and see representations of the natural wonders of Peru. We thank God for this beautiful trip.

Our Feast of Light is focused on telling the children and families of the community that they should not celebrate darkness, that is, no Halloween, but we can celebrate life because Jesus conquered death and He lives in us.
As a church we understand the importance of being light in this world, as it says in Matthew 5:14-16. You are the light of the world; a city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
So let us shine the light of Jesus in every home and family.
The party was a great blessing for the glory of God, it was carried out in a wonderful way, each child was able to see and understand that we must celebrate Christ in their lives and not death.

We had a few great days with the team of YWAM Lima, Brazos Abiertos. In a beautiful place in Cieneguilla we took time to worship, listen to teachings, pray for each other, play games, eat well and relax. Grateful for this fruitful time and to continue to grow in the relationships among each other.

The missionary trip to the central jungle of Peru was a success. We traveled for more than 9 hours to the brothers of the Castillo Fuerte church in Satipo and Pastor Reyes received us with great joy. We began our activities with visits to families and talks for the men. In the afternoons we carried out sports and recreational activities for children, adolescents and young people.

Our work continued at the Emmanuel church in the town of Paratushiali. Here we have evangelized in the streets, squares and avenues, since the church had few members. In the mornings we made visits, in the afternoons we did sports, recreational and cosmetology activities for women and in the evenings we had family services in the town’s central square. During this time many young people accepted Jesus in their hearts and many brothers were restored. We said goodbye praying for the pastor and the church of Paratushali. But the mission still continues, we continue to disciple through calls and messages to the brothers and new converts of the Emmanuel church in Paratushiali, we are going for more.

The annual Fancy Fair was again a great success. Everyone could enjoy delicious food and play games. In addition, there was a sale of clothing, shoes and many other things. With a nice profit for the school’s books, we can look back on a successful event. Praise the Lord.

Every year, on October 10th, World Mental Health Day is celebrated. The goal is to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world.
The importance of mental health lies in the fact that, in its absence, a person is unable to function properly in their environment.
Its absence also often compromises a person’s physical health, generating pathologies and illnesses that can become chronic. This is why it is as important to take care of it as we take care of our physical body.
For this reason, we teach our students how important it is to take care of our mental health as children of God.

I am Emmanuel, a Physical Education teacher serving as a missionary in the ministry of YWAM Lima Open Arms in Peru. I want to tell you that the grace and love of God is reflected in the lives of all the children with whom we have the opportunity to serve. Our responsibility as Christians is to form children for life, prepared for every good work, intellectually, in sports practice and values. But above all, to guide them in faith so that they know the love of Jesus at an early age, so we invite you to join the mission of Matthew 28:19. God bless you.

This week in art class we talked about Jonah and the consequences of disobedience. The students made a fish with CDs and colored leaves, beautiful works. Nature is the greatest work of art created by God, the students stamped tree leaves on a cardboard painted black with colored tempera. With the help of God we continue to promote intelligent creative recycling. Through the creation of mobiles with plastic bottles, more than 100 bottles were reused in these creations.

We started a month dedicated to learning about the work that YWAM missionaries do around the world. Third grade children, between 8 and 9 years old, researched with their teacher about the reality of the countries in the 10-40 Window, and asked missionaries Willem and Oscar to explain about islam and buddhism, which is practiced in most of these countries. Finally, all the children in the school prayed for these nations that God would send workers to their harvest, and they opened their hearts to be sent in the will of God.

On Thursday we had a school for parents, the topic was “The Responsibility of Healthy Eating.” The speaker was Lic. Zulema Gallardo, from the Children’s Hospital of San Borja. Her talk was complemented with food tastings prepared by the teachers in charge of the event, achieving a beneficial impact among the parents in attendance.

We celebrated Children’s Day at our school. The different classrooms celebrated this day with various activities such as: mini-chef, dances and surprises in the classroom. It was very nice to have the active participation of all the parents who sent beautiful messages full of love to each of their children!

In 2011-2012 I did a DTS with YWAM and came to Peru for my outreach and was able to be a part of the Brazos Abiertos ministry. My team had helped build a bathroom for their preschool at that time. After 10 years, in September 2022, God called me back to Brazos Abiertos until August 2023 where I was able to witness God’s work since I first came. During this time I was able to assist several teachers in their classrooms and teach English to the children. At church I helped with the children’s adventurers program. I also had the privilege of working with Yeissy, the leader of the teen ministry, assisting her with the teen programs and being on the same praise team on sunday. During my time at Open Arms God has revealed many things to me and blessed me with those who have become family.

Our teacher Helen is married to Jose Luis. It is beautiful to see them together and thankful that they want to follow Jesus together. We bless their marriage and pray for a wonderful time together.

It was great to celebrate the freedom in Peru together. The children from the school had depicted the history of Peru in different scenes.
Many parents came to see the colorfully dressed children and their acting talents. We are grateful to God for the freedom in Peru and pray that it will remain that way.

What a blessing it is every time to have a team from America. This youth team of 17 people from Grand Rapids, Michigan has been able to do a lot for the ministry Brazos Abiertos as well as other ministries in Lima. Sports, devotions, English, art, singing, practical work, evangelism and home visits were some of the activities they served with. The children, teens and adults were happy to hear about the love of Jesus in this way. In addition to good food there was also time for relaxation. We are grateful for this great team. If you would also like to come and serve with a team in the slums of Lima, Peru let us know.

This workshop was a great blessing; many women were able to find tools and ways to treat the wounds of their past and present. Some had the opportunity to tell their testimony and get involved in collective activities that our sisters brought to the workshop. God is faithful.

We celebrated teacher’s day extensively together with a beautiful program by the teachers and the children, we had such a laugh. We are grateful for every teacher who teaches the children every day in the different subjects and tells them about Jesus our savior. We had a delicious meal together and everyone received a small gift.

We are grateful for the wonderful time with the Freedomhouse team from the USA. A time of practical work, sports with the children, English lessons and telling about Jesus. We also went into the neighborhood to evangelize and make home visits. Together with the church we had a time of worship, sharing testimonies and praying with the people. So cool that several people have made a choice for Jesus and some have been healed of physical illnesses. God is good and faithful, to Him all honor and glory.

A good time to thank God together with all (spiritual) fathers for everything God has done in our lives. A time of worship and a beautiful message. Together with games, a present and delicious food. We are grateful for the women who had prepared everything well.

We are very grateful for the great DTS team from New Zealand, who were with us for 2 weeks to do their outreach. They helped with different activities of Brazos Abiertos. Great to see their talents and gifts to tell the gospel in different ways to the children, teenagers and adults and to hear their testimonies. For Brazos Abiertos it was also beautiful and special to have people from different countries such as, New Zealand, Sweden, Philippines, England, Japan and the USA.

On Friday, May 31, we had an excellent sleepover with the teenagers from Brazos Abiertos. Where they learned from the word of God, testimonies and messages from the New Zealand team and games. But as a central theme we talked about identity in Christ, a wonderful time where God blessed us with twice as many kids who were enrolled. Glory be to God.

My name is Sjoerd and I went on a working holiday at Brazos Abiertos for 2 weeks with the young people from my community.

I enjoyed every moment at Brazos Abiertos and gained many memories and experiences!
In the 2 weeks that I was here I was able to experience a lot from Peru and the organization Brazos Abiertos. For example, I helped people in the neighborhood strengthen/build houses and install fences.
We also organized activities such as a strongman/woman competition and were able to help organize Peru’s independence celebration.

I was also able to help the children in the school with English and sports. I also learned a lot at Brazos Abiertos, I thought it was special how the people there believe. The people at Brazos Abiertos and from the neighborhood itself believe in a different way than we do in the Netherlands, they have little, but their faith is strong and pure.
The people were also really grateful for the work we did! (Or even our very presence)
It was a valuable and special experience that allowed me to grow a lot!

What a great week of celebrations we had with Open Arms 13th birthday. Thankful for what God has done in recent years to restore families to the principles of the Bible and provide children with a Christian education. God is good and faithful and we look forward to continuing to grow in the coming years.

During recycling week, Brazos Abiertos school students carried out a recycling campaign where they learned to store garbage intelligently in order to give a helping hand to the planet. A craft contest made from recycled material was held and the winners of the craft contest were very happy with the prizes.

I was a volunteer at Brazos Abiertos for six months. A very special experience!

It was a very educational time in which I was able to learn about Peruvian culture, hospitality, what life is like in the slums and of course the language. I also contributed at school, in church and in the neighborhood. For example, I helped children with the teaching material and their homework and, for example, I was involved in youth activities. Very cool and fun to make new contacts and be at the heart of Peruvian life.

I look back on this time with great gratitude! How warmly I was received by the team but also the people in the neighborhood. I have been able to receive and learn so much. Likewise, God will give enough every day and you can ask Him for anything, even the little things.

The church of Brazos Abiertos has had a renovation. Everything painted again, so that we can move forward again. Grateful to be able to do this together with a number of people from the church.

The Lord has truly risen, we celebrated that with the church and with the school of Brazos Abiertos. A program with the children with the school and on Friday evening with an Easter walk and on Sunday with an Easter breakfast. Many people have come and heard the message of Easter. Jesus lives.

The women’s club has started with a beauty day and then with several workshops. Beautiful to see the talents and gifts of women and share the love of Jesus.

We had a wonderful baptism service in the Cieneguilla River. 6 women and 2 men have made the choice to be baptized and to follow Jesus. Hallelujah. Afterwards we enjoyed the river and the delicious food together.

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EBDV (Holiday Bible Week for Children)

A wonderful experience this year with the EBDV with the theme of being called and all this in Cowboy style. It was a blessing to see so many children participating in the 5 stations, all very happy and uplifted with the lessons of the word of God. Thanks to everyone who helped with this work. We continue to tell the children about Jesus in order to carry out the great commission from Matthew 28:19-20.

This week was great. Teenagers between 12 and 15 years old learned in a fun way about being chosen by God. We were blessed that a boy wanted to be baptized in water. We hope and pray that they continue to decide for God.

It was a beautiful night where we praised and worshiped God to the rhythm of Peruvian folk music. The church rejoiced and we danced together in the same spirit. Pastor Elmer from Open Arms Church shared a good message and has blessed the Kawac Marka group. Finally we delight ourselves with delicious food of the Peruvian gastronomy.

The church is growing and that is nice to see. This weekend we had 2 days of prayer and fasting with the church, which was very good. The children and teenagers fully participate in the activities in the church.

We have started all the preparations for this year again…

We were blessed by the Chacarilla church team through their evangelistic chocolate party.

Grateful for God’s mercies in 2023 with the new generations of the Brazos Abiertos Church.

The annual fancy fair was again a great success. Enjoy a meal together, play games, exercise and much more. A fun day for the whole family with the aim of raising funds for the children’s schoolbooks and we are grateful that this was partially successful. It’s great to organize this together with all the parents of the school and volunteers.

The school children had a beautiful day outing to a countryside field in Cieneguilla and others to the Voices for Climate Ecological Park. It was a spectacular day with soccer, volleyball, swimming pool and delicious Peruvian food. They also learned about the Peruvian sea and its marine wealth, as well as how to avoid pollution of its waters. The children saw several models of aircraft from the Peruvian Air Force. It was a good time together, laughing, telling jokes, anecdotes in the park and on the bus. In the end, strengthening coexistence between students and enjoying nature.

We went on a mission trip to the jungle in Pichanaqui with the church of Open Arms. We have worked, among other things, with the indigenous tribe of the Ashaninca in the town of Impitato-Cascada. It was a great trip where we got to share the word of God in different places and for different ages. Programs with sports and games for children and teenagers and education about marriage for adults. Grateful that a number of people and many children have given their hearts to Jesus. Nice to hear the testimonies of what God is doing. There was a man who was clearly touched by the word of God and a testimony and again made a choice to follow Jesus.

With the Brazos Abiertos team we had a great 2 days in Santa Eulalia. Team building and using the DISC test to look at the gifts, talents and character traits of each other. It was very educational and good to get to know each other better and work on the relationship. In addition, good food, games and a beautiful location, God is faithful and good, grateful.

The school children enjoyed the trips. Admire nature created by God, meeting animals such as monkeys, camels, etc. Other children were able to learn a little about the sea and its riches and the pollution caused by man and electricity. Other children met the peacock, the llama, saw and fed the goats, enjoyed cute games and a train ride. The trips were very nice.

Last Sunday we had the closing of the month of the Bible. A great time to take to the streets together and share the good news of Jesus in words and gestures.

The teachers from Brazos Abiertos and the parents of the School analyzed the dangers that Social Networks represent for our children. Through dramatizations, dialogue and presentations, parents were warned of the need not to expose their children to cell phone use without adult supervision. Let us pray for the protection of our children and the care they need from their parents.

The month of September is the month of the Bible and there are all kinds of activities in the church.

In addition, we regularly fast with the church, worship God and seek His presence.

Thank God we managed to have an amazing time. The power of unity brings blessing when working in alliance we can impact families and community. This event is proof of this that the unity of the church, regardless of denomination, can leave the four walls and bring Jesus to families that are still unreached. We spent a nice time playing games, with lots of fun, healthy competition, and focused on sharing our Faith and at the end ending with some fruits for all the families of the Nueva Juventud community.

We can make disciples through games and sports, this strategy breaks down barriers, social class and religion, so we can reach children and families more easily and with greater confidence.

Seeing children play and have fun with their parents fills us with joy and seeing them smile in a recreational time where they forget for a moment about life’s difficulties. And that is where many, upon hearing the message of Faith that there is hope in Jesus, return home transformed.

We invest time and effort as a team, we do it because we believe in the family and our desire is to see them united.
Matthew 28:19. Go and make disciples. Saving and uniting families.

The teacher and the mothers of the classroom committee organized a trip to the children’s park. In order to celebrate the day of the child and promote sports, recreational and traditional games. Strengthen coexistence, unity and teamwork among students was good. With the support of the sports teacher and classroom parents who supported us with transportation. The children enjoyed a very good morning and also shared a delicious lunch. God is faithful.

It was a nice time with the moms of the women’s club, here are some testimonials.

For me it was a very nice experience because we had many women. But one woman in particular was very surprising. She was so tired, she came from her work and she decided to give herself this nice time. And she was the most beautiful of hers that came out of her and I saw her so relaxed and at peace that it was very gratifying to see her resting in the middle of everything. And I reiterate that this is what we want to get them out of their routines and see them smile and rest.

What I have been able to see is that each woman looked very different from the other days. Putting beautiful nails and hairstyles, cuts and makeup. I have been able to notice that, the change of the transformation and see how beautiful they are and take that time just for them.

It was not only for women, but also children could be given an opportunity so that they can have a haircut.

Open Arms celebrated the Independence Day of Peru with a festival of dances, typical food and an exhibition of information from the different regions that make up the Peruvian territory.
Children, parents and teachers came together to thank God for the beautiful country that he has given us, value it and commit ourselves to care for it with love.
It was a celebration of joy and love for God and for Peru. God bless and restore this precious land.

Thank God and everyone who supported our educational outreach trip to San Cristóbal de Tambo in the northern highlands of Peru.
It has been an unforgettable experience sharing our faith in Jesus. Using music and physical education classes, as the evangelism strategy and what better to be surrounded by many mountains over 4,000 meters high, with a climate of 0 to 2 °C. It was very surprising to appreciate nature with very beautiful landscapes. Our time with the school children was very pleasant to serve them and brighten their lives, we work with children in preschool and primary school. The children live in the mountains of the northern highlands of Peru, 5 hours from the department of Huaraz. Their mother tongue is Quechua, but they also speak Spanish. To get to school the children have to take a long walk of one to two hours, but even so they are very happy to study.
Missionaries: Jorge (music) and Emmanuel (Physical Education).

The family day was a nice time for the families of the school and the church to participate. Where it was seen the participation of dad, mom and children. Working as a family team in the different fun games with the support of the teachers and all the staff of Brazos Abiertos.

What a wonderful baptismal service we had. 3 people have made the choice to follow Jesus and be baptized in the river. Grateful, God is good.

Thanks to God and the good performance of the teachers of the “Brazos Abiertos” school, we managed to carry out our internal school Olympics, it was an incredible time; Seeing our school children compete and give their best, striving to win and deserve an award, as a school team it fills us with joy and satisfaction to see future athletes who will represent Peru and above all will carry the name of Jesus up high.

In these Olympics all our children from 1st grade to 6th grade of primary level participated, each school group represented a country; Mexico, the Netherlands, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru and Argentina, the competitions were in both the women’s and men’s categories in the sports disciplines of: basketball, athletics (100 meters and 4×100 relay) and soccer.

All the winners of both categories (female and male) of each sports discipline in the different individual and team competitions were awarded.

The inauguration was an incredible time, seeing the children parade and representing the country that corresponded to them with dignity, hearing the joy of all those present and the cheers of the parents, it was a time full of emotion and a party atmosphere, it is worth mentioning when the children made the journey of the olympic torch, carrying a torch with real fire, it caused one more emotion for the spectacle of those present, at the end the cauldron was set on fire, the children enjoyed that experience a bit similar to the olympic games .

In the course of the day, during the competitions we experience different feelings on the part of the children; joy for winning, some cried with joy for winning, while others cried with sadness for losing, there were few children who expressed frustration during the game, when their team was losing, but we always tried to see for the good of the children in encouraging them and Motivate them, our job as educators is to guide and teach them to reflect, to know how to lose and win in a game and without forgetting the importance of respecting the rules of the game, referees and the opposing team.

On May 11, we received the visit of 9 young people from the YWAM Foz de Iguazú base, in the state of Paraná-Brazil.
We have previously received teams made up of YWAM DTS students from different countries, but this was the first team from Brazil that we received at our base.

At first we thought that the language barriers and the absence of translators on both teams would represent a great challenge, but once again God glorified himself in the midst of this, reminding us that languages ​​and cultures are not a barrier for Him. But rather bridges and opportunities, nations are part of the heart of God.

The team was a great blessing to our church and community. They assumed the leadership of the different programs and services that we offer as a church and foundation. Ministering in prayer services and Sunday services, praying and blessing the families of the church with their visits and participation in the cell.
Its impact was not limited to our “four walls”, in the afternoons the team dedicated itself to community service by cleaning public spaces, parks and sports fields. On more than one occasion we saw an immediate result: children from the community, seeing them clean, also joined and became aware of cleaning and caring for public spaces. This also served to be able to share the message of hope and love with the neighboring neighbors who visited the parks or who were around.

The evangelistic heart of this team burned with passion. Every night we make impacts in the streets with evangelistic dramas and fire shows, in public squares and places in Cieneguilla and Manchay.
We also had the opportunity to visit the “Casa Don Bosco” program for a whole morning inside the “Maranguita” prison for minors in Lima. This time was very impressive, both for the boys in the prison and for us, we could see the hand of God, moving and once again loving the lost.

Our young people from Medellin Colombia, during the days they were in Open Arms, worked on home visits, doing children’s events in Estrellita and Tolentino. We worked with the cell groups of The Lighthouse, Tolentino and Alamos. It was a nice time to fraternize and teach the word of God according to Matthew 28:19-20. And they did practical work in the Lighthouse, the church and gardens. They were a great blessing for the Open Arms ministry.

We give thanks to our Lord, for providing in our needs! Because of this, we finished Stage 2 of the construction project; 3 preschool classrooms.
Last Sunday, we had a beautiful time of celebration, with our team, invites, students and their families.

The Theme was the Circus of Life. We have worked with a team of 20 people. 115 children have come this week.
The children actively participated in each of the stations and many were challenged by the power of God’s word.
70 children accepted Christ into their hearts. This Bible school was a great blessing for many children. God is no respecter of persons.

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This week we had a special experience with our Teenagers. It was a week that opened with Sports accompanied by the USA FreedomHouse team, which also supported us with crafts, games and with the wonderful news that 4 boys received Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
After a week learning more about the word, we close with a very fun full day at the pool, all to honor and glorify Heavenly Father.

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It’s a huge blessing and joy to have teams visiting us!

Southbrook Church, Wisconsin came with 9 men and dismantled our pre school, built up every part of wood in another place, gave out a hundred of children’s Bibles and did so much more.

The Mexican Mazatlam DTS visited us for a couple of days with 14 young people serving God in our community by outreaches and practical work and soon, Freedom House Church (Charoltte NC) will be visiting us with a team of 25. We’re so looking forward and we praise God for the blessing they are.

If you’d like to mobilize your church/group as well, let us know, we’d be happy to help you organize.   

At this moment, we are finishing our stage 2 of the construction project. So far, 150.000,- USD has come in, which we’re very grateful for. 3 Classrooms have been constructed and with the finishing touch, this next weeks, we will be ready for classes on March 6th! About 60 children will have their daily classes in these class rooms.

The Fair 2022 was a succes!
Thanks to the help of all the parents and volunteers.
It was a joy, to see our children and many more, run for the school.

All over the world people have run, skated, organized dinners etc. and some are still organizing activities in order to raise the money to build the preschool!

Although we’re not there yet, the construction of the school has started.
Our goal is to raise 350.000$.
Until now, 140.000$ has come in, praise God, He is providing and uses people like you and me.

Please continue to pray and give. We are trusting God and do everything that’s in our ability.

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