Therefore Go…

November/ December 2015

Hi there

I must say that this last month has been quite a month! It has been

somewhat scary at times, but in it all we have seen God’s

faithfulness and protection and for that we are thankful.

Three weeks ago, we decided to go for a drive and explore some

of the dirt roads around Andahuaylillas. As we came down one of

the hills, we didn’t see a ditch and Jaime lost control of the car. We

ended up hanging off the side of the bank, with the car literally a few degrees away from flipping

over. Thankfully we managed to climb out of the car without it slipping or flipping. Some local

farmers tried to help us unsuccessfully and so the four of us ended up walking 12km to the nearest

town. Again, thankfully it didn’t rain and the walk was all downhill. The kids were amazing and

eventually we got to the town and cell phone reception and were able to call a tow truck.

Thankfully the tow managed to get our car out ok. It ended up being a bit of an expensive outing,

but still, with much to be thankful for.

The following week I found a tarantula outside our lounge door, a black widow spider on the

pavement and a scorpion in our bathroom. Kai loves bugs, so I have very quickly had to teach him

which ones are for playing with and which ones he has to run away from. Once again, we are

thankful we saw the bugs first.

Thank you for keeping our family in prayer! These last few weeks I really have been so aware of

how God’s hand of protection on our lives.

Christmas in Cusco...

This last Satuday Jaime travelled with the youth from

church to hold a Christmas party for the children of the

Chacllabamba community, a small village about four

hours from Cusco. The school where they help the party is

very remote and in order to get there the youth had to

hike a bit and cross a river.

The youth had organised a number of dances, skits and

games for the kids, as well as the traditional Peruvian hot

chocolate and Paneton loaf. Each child was also given a

gift at the end of the day.

Jaime said that there must have been about 100 children

there, not including the moms and babies. It was an

incredible opportunity to show this community the love of

Christ and to remind them that God has them on His heart

this Christmas.

With Christmas fast approaching we have a number of special events

planned through which we hope to share God’s love with our neighbours and

community.

Last Friday I met with the ladies in our cell group to have a Christmas cookie

baking bonanza. All in all we must have baked and iced around 280

Christmas cookies. The purpose of the cookies was to give them as gifts to our

neighbours who don’t know Christ trusting that they would be a small

demonstration of His love for them and an opportunity to build a bridge of

relationship.

On Saturday our cell group will also be

working together to put on a special Christmas party for the

Josephine House orphanage. I have been tasked with

putting on a puppet show for the children. Please trust with

me that through the puppet show I will be able to

communicate clearly that Jesus is the most important part

of Christmas.

This Sunday we will be having a special combined Christmas Service, with the Quechua and

Spanish church services. Our little Sunday School class has been working hard to prepare a little

drama and song for the day. They will be acting to the song, “Away in a Manger” and then

singing “Gloria in excelsius Deo”. I must admit it

has been quite exhausting try to get the

children to cooperate and to sing, but when

they do, they really do so, most wholeheartedly.

Please pray that they will do well this Sunday

and that most of all seeds will be planted in their

hearts regarding the true meaning of Christmas.

Jesus el Buen Pastor Church...

Just three weeks to go and the Ruiz Caro family will be touching down on

South African soil!!!! After two years of not having been “home” I am

longing to be back, to see my dear friends and family and to eat some

good South African food.

On the evening of Saturday 23rd January we will be having a special get

together at my parent’s home for all those who partner with us in ministry. I

will be sending an invite shortly, but please set aside the date. We really

would love to see you!

Regarding my citizenship, I have yet to have any feedback from Home

Affairs. Please continue to trust with me for a miracle that I will be allowed to

keep my South African Citizenship.

I would like to ask you also to keep our journey to South Africa in your prayers. We have a very long

trip back, with significant stop overs in Sao Paolo and Johannesburg. Please pray that the children

will travel well, that all our luggage will arrive and that we won’t have any hassles at immigration or

at any other point of the trip.

Finally, on behalf of Jaime, Kai and Zoe, I would like to wish you and your dear ones a most

wonderful Christmas. May this special time of year be filled with precious memories and the joy of

the Lord. Thank you for so faithfully partnering with us this last year. We have had some incredible

moments and some challenges, but through it all you have stood with us and made our ministry

here in Cusco possible. May God honour your

generosity and abundantly bless you I this

coming year!

Much love, Kim

If you have any comments or questions, please feel

free to write to me any time. It would be really lovely

to hear from you. My email address is

kimmysol@gmail.com.

South Africa here we come….