We had our third crime incident this afternoon. There is more occurring on this trip because we are spending more time in Iquitos and this is a low season for tourists so we are a “target”.
On the way back from the construction site, a man on a motorcycle reached into the moto-taxi with Julia, Lindsie and Stewart. Julia was in the middle and was holding her purse. The man grabbed her purse and zoomed off.
Little did he realize that our taxi drivers are also brothers from the church. One of our brothers, Aldo, pursued the culprit and single-handedly apprehended him. Right now, Julia and Marcelo are at the police station identifying the guy and hopefully picking up her purse. She didn’t have anything of value in the purse but it is still is nice to get it back.
For the Mom’s back in the states, your boys are really safe. These are just some of the difficulties that exist in ministering in impoverished areas.
Pray for tonight’s service which will be with the men of the church. Robert is preaching on how men should have each other’s back. Brother Aldo will be used as an example as our Peruvian brother came to our aid during the robbery.
God uses everything. Amazing how that story lead right into the topic for the night. I will continue to pray for the safety and that the Lord will use each moment for His glory. I am so excited to hear about all the details. May you all continue to be a blessing while you are serving in the heat. Blessings….
By: shauna on March 21, 2009
at 4:16 am
Oh my goodness!!! I admit I do love COPS, but not the Iquitos episodes!! Praying for your safety!! So grateful Julia and others were not hurt! Bless you all–can’t wait to get y’all home, though we know you are doing a great work there.
By: stephanie b on March 21, 2009
at 4:18 am
I’m so grateful everyone is safe and doing well after the robbery. That must have been a heart-stopper! Robert, I will be lifting you up in prayer tonight as you talk specifically to the men. I will be asking the Holy Spirit to take your words and melt the hearts of the men you are talking to and to give you the particular words to say that they need to hear. God has blessed and will continue to bless you all in your endeavors in Iquitos.
By: Gary Harvey on March 21, 2009
at 9:42 pm