YA Peru Mission Trip

WHAT WE WILL BE DOING:

Authentic Life Young Adults is going to Peru to share the gospel! Our church has a connection with the mission organization “Missions in the Amazon,” led by Jason Reiswig. Their mission is to develop and expand the ministry of Pastor Jorge Montero and his team in the Peruvian Amazon Jungle. Through Pastor Jorge’s ministry, over 500 Peruvians are baptized every year! In the last 15 years, Missions in the Amazon has fully integrated their program in 23 villages, launched 64 different businesses, currently helps lead 84 churches, serves 56 additional villages, and has taken over 100 groups on mission trips.

The Authentic Life Young Adults Team will fly into Iquitos, Peru, Jason will lead us as we jump on a boat, and head west to villages of which Jorge and Jason have already gained respect and trust. On our mission, much of our time and funding will go toward building projects that will support Jorge and Missions in the Amazon greatly! (This building project will most likely be building or improving a church!) We are taking 18 young adults and 3 leaders. Each team member will be raising $2,200. Your prayers and donations are greatly appreciated!

WHY WE ARE EXCITED TO GO ON THIS TRIP!

KEE’LI FACHATHALER:

I am so excited to be going to Peru & experience the culture and meet new people. I truly believe that this trip is an act of Worship to God. Not only am I going completely out of my comfort zone, but for the first time, I feel as though I'm doing something selfless for the first time. I’m looking forward to encountering Jesus and making His kingdom more crowded. I’m hoping when I come back from Peru there will be confidence within me to share His Good works.

CALLISTA GILMORE:

I am so excited to dive out of my comfort zone and venture across the country, having the privilege to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who have never even heard his name. In hope, I learn how to further the mission at home bringing back stories of how I’ve personally seen God at work.

TYLER (TJ) SMITH:

I'm excited to be pushed into a further level of dependency on God. I know that God always shows up when He calls me somewhere and I've seen him do some amazing wonders when I've fully relied on him. I'm so stoked to see what He'll do for the people of Peru, my dear siblings in Christ, and myself as we step out in faith together!

CAILEY MONTANO:

I am very excited to travel outside of America and take on new adventures to bring honor and glory to Jesus! I am hoping to expand my knowledge of different cultures and their views on religion and see their lifestyles! I believe that this will grow the Kingdom because just by planting a seed I know that God's word never comes back void, and being a part of that is such a blessing and I know God will be with us the whole way.

KAYLA BURNS:

I can’t wait to go on this mission trip to Peru because this truly is a unique opportunity to make an impact on the lives of others. I believe this trip is going to broaden my perspective on different cultures and push me outside of my comfort zone. I’m so excited to spread the word of God and serve in his name.

ARIEL YOUNG:

I desire to go on this mission trip because this is a great opportunity to get out of my comfort zone. I believe that the opportunity to be the feet of the Lord is something we should get more excited about, and I’m hoping to come back home with more fervor to spread the GOOD NEWS!

KATHERINE OPPERMAN:

I am so excited to grow closer to God and be able to dive into my faith more by getting out of my comfort zone and letting him take control. I want to show the community there that he is someone who will be with you for life. I am also hoping to learn more about the culture and bring that back to the US. I want to lay at the feet of God and 100% give Him my all.

JAFET BRAVO:

I’m so thrilled to go to the young adult’s mission trip to Peru because I truly believe that the Lord is calling us to spread the word of God and I’m so excited that the Lord is calling me to be part of the mission trip and I’m hopeful to grow more spiritually closer to God and grow with my peers and have fire for the Lord.

Jon Leighton

I can’t wait to travel to Peru through this mission trip for many reasons. Mainly, I believe it’s an honor and very exciting to have the opportunity to follow God’s call and plant seeds. Furthermore, I’m sure it will help everyone in this group and I to grow closer to Jesus and see more of the world he created.

Josef Nussbaumer

All for his glory, all by his grace. I felt as if I was called to be sent out on a mission! A mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Missions has always had such an impact on my life and I can’t wait to work with others outside of my comfort zone where the culture is completely different. In return, I know the Lord has great plans through this mission and I can’t wait to live it out and see what he is going to do! 

John Owen

I am excited to share that I got an opportunity that God has provided me to take! This summer I’ll be taking a mission trip to Peru! I want to see how my faith will impact the others around but also myself!

Whitney Warren

I am super excited to travel to Peru and experience the culture there! I truly want to show the love of Jesus to the people I encounter by being an example. I am eager to try new things on this adventure and grow closer to God through it.

Maren Cacciato

I am so excited and grateful that I am able to go to Peru and spread the good news! I’ve never left the country before and I can’t wait to see how different the culture is there. I can’t wait to see how God works through this group of people and the impact it will have on them!!

Logan Fish

I am beyond grateful that the Lord provided me with the opportunity to get to go to Peru! I can not wait to learn more about the culture as well as God and myself. I am so excited to go serve others and to testify to the good news of God’s salvation. I look forward to seeing the way the Lord will move while we are there.

Mason Maymir

I am humbled and honored to be able to have the opportunity to represent Jesus in a culture that I do not know, and share the joy of the good news that unites all people together in Christ. My prayer for this trip is that I would witness the power of his gospel at work, and that he would use me and grow me in whatever way he wills.

Drew Isom

I'm genuinely eager to offer God all that I have. My heart's desire is to glorify Him by embarking on this journey, not just to lend a hand to those in need, but also to share the love and blessings I've experienced through Christ. Guiding others to know Yaweh is what truly gives my life purpose, and this trip is an incredible opportunity to start making that happen.

THE TEAM:

Jafet Bravo

Kayla Burns

Kee’Li Fachathaler

Jackson German

Callista Gilmore

Jon Leighton

Mason Maymir

Cailey Montano

Katherine Opperman

Drew Isom

Tyler (TJ) Smith

Whitney Warren

Kenzie White

Ariel Young

Logan Fish

Maren Cacciato

Jayden Madrigal

Josef Nussbaumer

John Owen

Avery Schmitt