Black Dance and Drumming of El Cajon

Below you can listen and watch the drumming and dancing practiced in parts of Peru.  We were there in 2008 and the experience was wonderful.


El Carmen Peru - Black Music and dance

Potato more than food in Peru

One of my favorite's mashed potato

Many do not realize that the potato is a key and native part of the culture of Peru.  It is more than just food, it is their life and culture.  Due to climate change some potato species are suffering which is a struggle for the potato farmers.  Please listen to the short presentation about the potato and interview with local farmers..
Pray: for farmers around the world especially in Peru that God will give them wisdom, courage and encouragement.
Action: Consider making a visit to a local farmer in your neighborhood ask them how farming is going for them.  Also consider buying from a local farmer throughout the summer and try some different veggies!http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=87811933

Say hello to missionary Katie!

Hello! My name is Katie Vaughan and I will be traveling this year to Peru along 

with my mom, as apart of the medical team (I want to be a Doctor when I grow up…).  

 I am 15 years old and LOVE to travel. I have traveled to South Korea three times 

and have also visited Australia! I am excited to travel for the first time to South 

America!!!! :)   I love learning new languages and experiencing different cultures. 

In fact, I am going on my third year of Spanish at the high school level, so I am super 

excited to test out my 

Spanish skills. Throughout my life I have watched my mom on many accounts travel to these 

South American countries on mission trips, and have admired her greatly for it. She’d always tell 

me “When you’re older.” I was always sad, but I now realize experiences like this are life 

changing, and sometimes you just need to wait until God calls you.  And finally my time has 

come to experience this amazing opportunity, and I couldn’t be more thankful for it. If you know 

me I am a kind hearted person who loves to help people. I would love nothing more than to know 

that I could make such a big impact on a person’s life…   

It makes me get that warm and fuzzy feeling inside when I know that I 

did something not for myself, but for God and those who really do need it.  I want to be not 

only a role model for them but I want to set a good example for my country and the people 

who live in it as well. I am so excited! I am counting down the days!!! See you then!

Peace & ♥ 

-Katie 

Music for your Soul

Afro-Peruvian music has a rich history and varied depending on who is telling the story.  Whichever version you hear (story that is) one thing is true the music is beautiful!  This link will take you to the interview of one of the Afro-Peruvian singer who is trying very hard to preserve the music as well as develop a museum.  Take a moment and listen to her interview and her music - Susana Baca "The Soul of Black Peru"

Pray: Afro-Peruvians that their culture will be heard and learned.
Action: Consider visiting a black history event in your area and learn more about how black culture is being preserved in your community.

Peace!

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5485803

Oil spills in the Amazon

While we are mourning over the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, our brothers and sisters of the Amazon are also mourning.  Spills are happening in the Amazon and in the area of Peru where we will be providing medical care.  The link attach shows you more information about the problems experienced in this region.  Pray today for the oil spills across the world and especially for this area of Amazon.  Action: Consider helping the team plant a total of 7 trees to offset the carbon cost of the mission trip.  Peace!http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127992348

Items needed for Peru

Our Peru teams are almost ready to leave and need a few more things in order to help those at the school for children with different abilities and to assist the medical & dental team. Please check to see if you might be able to donate these items.


Band aids
Velcro
Duct tape
Compound W
Toothbrushes
Color crayons
Markers
balloons
zip lock bags
candies individually wrapped

Financially we have a few team members that still need assistance:
Team member Michelle recent college graduate from KU needs $571
Team member Rita retired high school Spanish Teacher needs 801
Pastor Georgia Hale needs 701
Steve Bolander 200
Also additional funds to help those which will come to us either to the medical or dental which will need to be sent to the hospital. Any donation to help those in the Tarapoto-Amazonia area would be greatly appreciated.

Finally If you would like to write a note to a team member to say "Thanks" and to encourage them on the journey - Email or write it out and send to oaklandumch@aol.com or mail to 801 NE Chester Ave. Topeka KS 66616



Peace!

Folks from Oakland United Methodist Church