If you read my last blog post, you might have sensed my slight frustrations in the ambiguities regarding my role in Lima. Peter has known for months now that he will be teaching at the seminary and I would always reluctantly tell people "Uhh....I'll be working with kids?" Well, my darlings, I have been given a clear, definitive role in Lima and I couldn't be more excited about it!
I will be assisting at an elementary school called Most Holy Trinity. This role will take on many forms, but I am told they are very short staffed and can use my help in whatever way possible. This might include me teaching English, assisting with curriculum development, and assisting with teaching those with learning difficulties. As most of you know, those that work in schools wear many hats, so I assume this will be even more true for me as a volunteer without an official title. I am so excited to get to know the students at the school and really learn about their lives and their community. I am told they come from the poorest district in Lima, most of the students live in shanty towns. They also primarily come from single parent homes or are being raised by their grandparents or close relatives. I feel that this will be an immense challenge, but also something that I am familiar with. For those of you that know my work history, for the past year and a half I have been working as a tutor in schools with populations very similar to this description. I know that the Lord has given me this experience to prepare myself for this service in Lima. I feel blessed to feel confirmed even more for this trip in Lima.
For those of you that are reading this blog and want to pray for Peter and I, I would ask that you pray for the following things:
* That the Lord would continue to prepare our hearts, minds, and bodies for this trip.
*That our time left in Durham and the US would be blessed with valuable time spent with friends and family.
*That Peter and I would begin a more regimented prayer life right now that can be continued while in Peru.
*That the Holy Spirit would go before us in Lima and make our paths clear and we would be open to wherever He leads us.
*That we would be able to raise enough money to sustain us for the whole nine months
Thank you so much for your prayers and financial support. If you feel led to support us financially, please click here. All donations are very much appreciated. Right now we are at about 50 percent of our budget, so we still have a ways to go.
We are leaving Durham at the end of July and are set to leave the US in mid August. Time is running out and prayers and support are very much appreciated in this time. Please feel free to message me personally at katie_nutter23@yahoo.com if you would like to receive our second round of letters with your mailing address.
