Preparing for Peru

Why Peru? For years, I have dreamed of teaching in another country. In 2019, as I began to explore options. I wanted to teach at a school, somewhere warmer than Pennsylvania, and somewhere where I could communicate in Spanish. My mom told me about Promesa (Promise), a Christian school in the Andes Mountains of Peru. I emailed back and forth about the possibility of teaching there, but the next few years held other experiences for me, and Promesa was all but forgotten

However, the tug to teach internationally lingered. This year, God kept gently reminding me that he wanted me to pursue this desire. He opened the door to Promesa and called me to walk through. God was so gracious, and the timing and the support from my community was a gift from Him. People from a local missions agency so kindly prepared me for serving in Peru by sharing their wisdom, experience, and passion for the Lord through conversations, training and prayer. Lancaster County Christian School, where I have been teaching fourth grade, also agreed to support and encourage me as I followed God’s call. God then sent a long-term substitute to fill my place while I serve in Peru, a reminder to that He knows just what we need!

As I prepared to leave, my fourth grade students and their families were so supportive and excited to “follow” me to Peru, another sign of God’s care. My colleagues, my family, my church, my neighbors, and other friends covered me in prayer, and with so many well-wishes, I said “see you later” and flew to Peru! Preparing for Peru was a long journey, and that in itself has been a testament of God’s faithfulness. God always prepares us for the experiences He gives us, and I’m looking forward to seeing how God’s preparations will become even more evident as I serve here in Peru!