Training and Traveling

A group of Chayahuita have finished the first phase of their training with Oro Verde and now on their way back to put it all into practice. Pray for them as they start on this new venture.

Pray for Ken as he travels to Peru for 10 days. He is attending a gathering of about 30 tribes as they set up the Peru Amazonian Network. This is a very important "meeting of the minds." This network is key to the well being of the tribal peoples of the Amazon (this one in Peru) and the propogation of the Gospel.

Ken returns on the 8th and then we pack up and leave for Peru on the 28th for the annual Chayahutia Conference. There are many things that will happen this year. As our ministry expands so will the travel. Please continue to pray for us as we walk through doors that God opens to us.

Starbucks Watch Out!

As many of you know, for quite a while we have been trying to help the Chayahuita get the coffee and cacao industry going in their territory. It has been a process for sure, but one that they have desired for years. After many meetings with those willing to help and the Chayahuita leadership, it is coming together. On November 23 several leaders in Chayahuita communities will be going to Lamas (close to Tarapoto) to be trained by one of the top coffee and chocolate companies in Peru. They will be taught:

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  How to determine what land is appropriate for planting the crop (altitude for coffee and conditions of soil)


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  How to prepare the land for planting


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  Where to plant

This is just phase 1. This company will work side by side with them over the next few years helping them have the best crops they can and help them join a co-op for selling this product. It is truly exciting to see this come to pass. It couldn't have happened without those of you who invested money and prayer for them. Thank you so much for partnering with the Chayahuita and believing in them!