Menlo Church, we are so grateful you've partnered with Compassion International to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. We are honored to bring you this report on Survival activities at Iglesia del Nazareno Monterón Marcavelica-Sullana. In the photo above, a mother in the Survival program receives a home visit from a Survival specialist. Recent Survival Activities at Iglesia del Nazareno Monterón Marcavelica-Sullana One of the many benefits of the Survival program is receiving home ... Read More
San Martin Church Plant Update – July 2019
Thank you, Menlo Church, for your continued prayer and support for your current church plant, the Evangelical Church of Pilgrims of Perú - San Martin de Alao, in the El Dorado province, San Martin, Peru. As you will see in this latest field report, heavy rains continue to slow progress, but the church members remain determined to build their church – and are succeeding on every clear day! Construction Progress In May, 100% of the concrete foundation was filled, structural walls were completed, ... Read More
San Martin Church Plant Update – May 2019
Menlo Church, we are excited to share this initial field update from your latest church plant, the Church of Pilgrims from Peru – San Martin de Alao in the El Dorado province, San Martin, Peru. Thank you for your continued support. Construction Progress The land parcel owned by the church is flat and is in Barrio Reategui, close to the Reategui School. Week 1: Church workers staked out and drew the perimeter of the building on the ground, marking the appropriate areas for ... Read More
New Church Plant Confirmation and Reporting Schedule – San Martin, Peru
Menlo Church, thank you so much for your continued partnership in planting churches in Peru with Compassion International. We are excited to collaborate with you on another life-changing church plant project in the San Martin de Alao community in the El Dorado province of the San Martin region of Peru. Bringing Hope to a New Community The average household income in San Martin de Alao is less than $280 per month, and 81 percent of all homes have dirt floors. Sanitation is a problem in this ... Read More
Completion Report – November 2018
With gratitude and excitement, we present this completion report from your church plant, Iglesia del Nazareno de Cura Morí, in Piura, Peru. This thorough report from the field provides details about the physical structure, the growth of the church body and the establishment of the child development center, which is at full capacity. We hope this report brings Menlo Church joy and blessings reflecting the ways you have blessed your Peruvian brothers and sisters in Christ. The Nazarene Church ... Read More
Church Plant Update – October 2018
We are pleased to provide you with this update from the field on the substantial progress being made at your church plant, Iglesia del Nazareno de Cura Mori. They sent several pictures to show you how far the building has come and have plenty of details for you to read. Thank you for your support of this crucial work. Construction Progress We have started the fourth stage of the building, which includes: placement of doors and windows auditorium and classroom roofing painting ... Read More
Church Plant Update – August 2018
As parents and caregivers begin to participate in devotionals and prayer time, the church building is beginning to take shape at your church plant, Iglesia del Nazareno, in Cura Morí, Peru. We are honored to provide Menlo Church with this progress report from the staff there. Construction Progress Work began on March 22, 2018 and so far has included: Tracing, stakeout, excavation, foundation and columns of the first floor. We have a sub-foreman who supports us full time. Six ... Read More
Church Plant Update – June 2018
We are thrilled to provide Menlo Church with your first update from the church you are planting, Iglesia del Nazareno, in Cura Morí, Peru. As you will see from the words and pictures below, enthusiasm is growing as the church building begins to become a reality. Construction Progress Work began on April 2, 2018, and was divided into four stages. During the first stage, the following tasks were completed: site design, excavation, foundation and construction of columns. The master ... Read More
Partnering with Compassion International
Thank you, Menlo Church, for partnering with Compassion International to expand the reach of the church in Peru and bring the hope of Jesus to children and families living in extreme poverty. We are grateful for your commitment to help plant a new church in Peru. Your support helps a local church increase their capacity by creating a permanent structure for their ministry in this new community. Your gift is making it possible to construct a new church building and to implement Compassion’s ... Read More
Greetings from Peru – A Letter from the Country Director
Warm greetings brothers and sisters, Receive our gratitude for partnering with us to ensure more children and teenagers will have the opportunity to know the love of our heavenly Father. We are convinced that your support will not only open doors of opportunity to a visible transformation in children, their families and community, but also you will be tools to release them from poverty in the name of Jesus! I am Cristina Zavala, Country Director for Compassion Peru. In 1984 ... Read More