LOVE VERSION: Following the Star of Christmas in Peru 2007

JANIS
It was a busy trip recently to Peru...but I am pleased with the results of our work there this year. While we have some experience now with two Christmas Stores in San Genaro, I am always amazed at the results of the work.

LOU

You’re right. For me, it was very difficult work. It took a lot of time. First, we had problems securing the same location for the Christmas Store but God helped us and we were able to have it in the same place as the last year.

JANIS
You had not mentioned that to me. I am glad it worked out though. I know the effect of the falling dollar was difficult in purchasing gifts for the kids. But we had all that we needed in the end. With more children and more parents present, the impact of seeing them in one room was marvelous. But the photos speak for themselves.

Location where the Christmas Store took place

Around the neighborhood

Volunteers buying toys for the Christmas Store

Buying t-shirts and socks

Wrapping presents before the Christmas Store

Decorating the Christmas Store

Cleaning the community center before the arrival of the first shoppers

Taking gifts to the community center

Arranging the gifts according to age

Kitchen Area

Volunteers minutes before the beginning of the Christmas Store

Some children that live around the Christmas Store

Arrival of parents at the Christmas Store



Counseling Area

Selection of Presents

Package Wrapping Area

Parents with their gifts

Arrival of the Buckner International Mission Team

Buckner International Team decorating the stockings

Buckner International Volunteers with the Kids

Pictures of kids during the visit with Buckner International volunteers

Pastor Dario and his wife Carmen from El Buen Pastor church

Team for the 2007 Christmas Store in Peru