SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 2
- Trip length: 7-10 days
- Logistics: Travel AA – Passport required
- Cost: Approx. $2,300 (All expenses included/visit to Machu Picchu)
- Language: Spanish (translation is offered as needed)
Mission
To ensure that no child in the remote Peruvian mountains goes cold during the harsh winter months. The harsh winters in the Peruvian mountains can be unforgiving, and for many of these children, the simple luxury of a brand new coat is a rare and treasured experience. Most of them have never received anything brand new in their lives. The gift of a new coat not only provides warmth but also instills a sense of pride and dignity in these young hearts. It tells them that the world cares about their well-being and believes in their potential.
Overview
In 2024 a group of 12 missionaries from FBCEP joined John Michael Briceno on a mission to Cusco, Peru. John -who was an international student at UTEP and a member here at FBC- saw a big need in Peru and began a ministry providing coats to children living in underprivileged areas in Cusco, where winters are particularly harsh. Since 2021, John has given out over 8,000 coats. Each brand-new coat costs approximately $20, and in 2024 we distributed over 1,000 in several villages. This trip opens the door for evangelism allowing for ministry in homes, schools, and orphanages, as well as to participate in VBS with unreached indigenous communities where the gospel message needs to be proclaimed. The goal is to build partnerships with local indigenous churches for long-term evangelism, church planting, and discipleship efforts. This trip is ideal for: adults and young adults.
What will you be doing?
September 24
September 25
September 26-28
September 29
September 30
October 1
October 2
- Depart for Peru
September 25
- Land in Cusco
- Travel to Orphanage
- Rest and Acclimate to the Altitude, Visit with Kids
September 26-28
- Serve and Minister at the Orphanage
- Lake Humanity (optional)
- Travel to Machu Picchu and stay overnight
September 29
- Machu Picchu
- Return to Cusco
September 30
- Rest and Acclimate to higher altitude
- Service Project with a local ministry - possibly distribute coats to small school in the city.
October 1
- Deliver coats to kids in the Peruvian mountains
- Visit Rainbow Mountain (optional)
- Collaborate with FBC El Paso Sponsored Church building and planting project
October 2
- Depart Cusco
Questions?
For further information or questions, please contact Edgardo Martinez at emartinez@fbcep.com