Report from Antonia Yalta

Ministry

Children of Segadores Missionaries

In February we had an activity with the children of the missionaries, while their parents were in meetings for the evaluation and planning of the Association of Segadores. It is a joy when they spend time together because they identify with each other, children of parents from the same culture which is a heritage they have in common. They enjoy living in this country, but because of their dual nationality they are children who yearn to meet other children from third world cultures. They had devotionals and Bible classes. In the devotionals the children shared their experiences in the tribes and their involvement in their parents' ministry. Some of them help their parents with the children's ministry in Sunday school. They share their experiences with the children of the jungle and talk about the dangers that exist such as snakes and insects. They also said that they missed their families in Romania. We helped 14 children and teens with school supplies and gifts for their birthdays. 

Home Visits to Families in the Community

We have made it a point to visit the elderly to spend time with them, to see their needs and to encourage them. One day, when I came to Grandma Eva to pray, I was very sad to see that she barely ate a few roasted wild beans. There are many other elderly people in her situation, so seeing these needs we support them with some food.

Passing through the streets of the community, a woman came out to meet us and asked us if we could visit her sick son, bedridden, unable to walk for 2 years. Entering his house, we spoke the Word of God to him and prayed for him. Since that time, we continue to visit him more often and thank the Lord that he is now moving his feet. 

Bible Studies and Discipleship

On Sundays, when the missionaries go out into town, I stay to review the chronological lessons of the Bible, applying the teaching to their cultural beliefs. One day, the pastor came up to me and said, "Sister, we understand the Word more now." Church leaders say, "We must take advantage of Sister Antonia's presence to teach us the Word." That's how I came to give them devotionals.

On Sunday afternoons (when we were not going to Pichanaki to visit a church) we went out to the river to fish, always accompanied by someone from the community. In addition to enjoying fishing with the people, we have time to talk, observe and learn. It is these occasions where we continue to discover new things and get closer to them.

Retreat Organised by ANM

I travelled to Guatemala with the president of Segadores where we met with many missionaries from Latin America. God used the speakers to edify us and feed us in return with the Word. We spent a very special time with everyone from the conference. The director of ANM visited Peru. This time with her was very encouraging, because she came to encourage and strengthen us with the love of Christ to each missionary and native workers. She got to see the work in the field, and we managed to travel to 4 native communities where she shared the word of God and shared shoes for more than 150 children.

Activities with Children, Young People and Adults

I am supporting the Sunday school teachers with teaching for the children and organizing and preparing refreshments.

Social Support for Vulnerable People and People Living in Extreme Poverty

We continue with the soup kitchen three times a week. I like to cook for them, and my heart is happy to see them arrive to receive their plate of food.

For those who cannot come, we bring their lunch. We do several meals and share a biblical reflection. Out of gratitude, they embrace us.

School Campaign

We served 250 orphaned and extremely poor children with a school kit because their parents did not have coffee harvests this year and these children were without school supplies. The teachers were the most grateful people.

One day two teachers came to the house to beg for school supplies for their students. One of them is from a new community where we have not reached until now. In addition to the school supplies, she asked us to go to her community to talk about God, because the gospel never reached this town.

Bible Distribution

By the grace of God, we were able to bring Bibles in plain language for 4 communities.

A separate case was a woman who no longer wanted to go to church because someone exhorted her to have a Jehovah's Witness Bible. I visited her at her home and explained that she did not need the Bible from the witnesses. She agreed to give it to me and received the Bible in plain language that I brought to her. Now she attends church. Erika, agreed to resume her relationship with the Lord and attend church, this is thanks to the visit I made to her, interested in her spiritual growth, for which I gave her a Bible.

Personal 

This year we have begun to study with the missionaries of Segadores. The courses are about culture, worldview and teamwork. Studying these topics helps me in the ministry of multicultural work.

Years ago, I stopped the treatment of rehabilitation therapies to my spine (I have hernias in the spine). At this time right now the pain in my spine has intensified and affected the nerves in my feet and hands. I am receiving rehabilitation therapies and that is relieving the pain, but the doctors are sending me to the neurologist for evaluation. I received medical attention for traumatology and was diagnosed that I have osteoporosis in the spine and forearm. Thank you brothers and sisters, for the financial provision to cover the cost of my therapies.

Prayer and Praise Points

1) May God provide economic resources for the purchase of a motor car. Being that its use will be for the transfer of the grandparents to the dining room.
2) May God give me the opportunity to have an appointment in the ophthalmology area at Es-Salud (medical centre), because I have cataracts in both eyes and I need surgery.
3) I also ask you for prayer for the treatment of my spine.
4) I ask for prayer for the unity of the multicultural team.
5) May God bring a person to work with the children who can accompany us to the communities to teach in the schools.

Comments

I thank Bright Hope World for their prayers and for the care they have with us, providing us with the financial resources to be able to continue with the ministry.

May God give you back a hundredfold!

Antonia