December Newsletter

Max Perez
Jan 4, 2021
2 min read

Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Small Update on Us (Perez Family)

We (Max and Saraí ) were planning to go with the group to Puerto Gavilana the weekend before Christmas. However Verna and I tested positive for Covid-19 before the trip. Praise God that Misael and Saraí tested negative! Verna and I were quarantined in our bedroom for 14 days to make sure we didn't pass it to the kids. They did a fantastic job caring for us during our sickness. Our symptoms were mild, praise God but still very discomforting. Thank you for your prayers. We have tested negative and are feeling great now.

Christmas in Puerto Gavilana

Our Panama team stayed in Puerto Gavilana for one night to celebrate Christmas with the village. We had planned to go for more days. Unfortunately because of new curfews and travel restrictions due to the virus, we had to make a lot of changes. We are excited that the whole community of Puerto Gavilana participated! It was a great time! That night, our group shared with the community the reason why we celebrate Christmas.

God was definitely present! The villagers gave testimonies about how God has taken care of them during 2020.

Thanks to your donations all of the children were able to receive a gift and hear about the reason we give gifts!

Believers in Puerto Gavilana delivering gifts to the other com

There were enough gifts donated for the children in Diwarsicua to get one also! Diwarsicua is another village our group was planning to visit but with the Covid-19 travel restrictions we were not able to go.

Thankfully, the Christians in Puerto Gavilana took a three hour canoe ride to deliver the gifts to the children in Diwarsicua!

The Islands Urgandi and Mamardup

People in Panama are becoming more aware of us ministering to the village and island. One particular group donated money to help the islands. We have not able to go to the islands because of COVID-19 but we were able to help send food so they could celebrate Christmas.

Below is a picture of the new pastor in Urgandi/Marmadup, Lazaro. One of our main projects this year is to work together with him to start a new church on a island that doesn't have a one yet. Please pray as we seek God's guidance.