Brazos Abiertos

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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