Padre Marvin to Return! Hooray!

Fr. Hill has okayed Padre Marvin returning to teach in the seminary in Arequipa in 2011. He is the ONLY TEACHER at this time. (And, I might add, a great one!) He has picked up a couple of former Roman seminarians who are exploring Anglicanism. Victor and Richard took classes under him this year along with our other seminarians. He will teach courses in New Testament, the Synoptics, BCP and Eucharist, and Anglicanism. Remember that the majority of Anglicans in Peru are first generation so less than a handful have been raised in the Anglican Church. That means they bring a lot of background from other traditions into the Church. While much of that diversity is a blessing, it can make it difficult to spot the distinctively Anglican characteristics of the Church in Peru. Thus, Fr. Marvin's courses on Anglicanism are REALLY essential to our potential clergy staying on track! Please pray for Fr. Marvin and these courses. Thanks, too, to SAMS (Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders) who facilitates Padre Marvins trips.

Eucharist

One of the advantages of having clergy in the family is being able to do a home eucharist when necessary. I had an accomplished acolyte, too. Sunday we celebrated here as we were going down to the Cathedral in the evening to hear Father Ian Montgomery's presentation on the Diocese of Peru and to support him and Polly. It was great to see so many friends there even though we only had a moment to visit. Keep the Diocese of Peru, Bishop Godfrey, and all his clergy and seminarians in your prayers.

Autumn

Well, here we are already just a few days away from All Saints! We actually have some trees near us that have pretty yellows, burgundy, and reds in their leaves. Of course, this is TEXAS so we have thunderstorms, tornadoes, wind, 80 degree weather,hail, and an occasional dip in the pool! Where else but Texas? Even with all these variations, God provides us simple beauties right outside our door in little wildflowers to cheer us.

Bridgemoor

We have started a community small group here at our apartment complex. We come from various backgrounds and worship in different church settings but we ALL need the support of each other in our daily Christian walk! We meet once a week on Monday mornings. Pray that we make a wise choice as we select a new Bible study next week. We are finishing up a 12 week study of the Epistles of John.

Buffalos

Here is a pic we received recently for the "Buffalos" small group. Much of the vitality in the church is connected with this little group we started about 3 years ago. Each one has grown in their spiritual walk and it shows in their involvement in church ministry. I still am firmly convinced of the essential nature of small groups. Go, guys and gals, go!

CONSTRUCTION

It is truly awesome! We are SO excited!! Construction has actually begun at Casa Hogar Sagrada Familia. This is a two stage project to build dorm rooms for 24 kids, a new kitchen, diningroom, library, and some bedrooms for older students who are in transition to living on their own. You can see more pics at: http://sagradafamiliaaqp.blogspot.com/