Peru Trip

Purpose: To celebrate our partnership in Christ with over 800 children and adults in Lima Peru. Following the command to "GO"!

List of those planning to go:
(54 - Total as of July 3, 2008 - *indicates that this person plans to go to Cusco/Machu Pichuu)
Advent Lutheran - Houston
  1. **Alsguth, Carsten
  2. **Alsguth, Sheri
  3. **Alsguth, Marieke (age 12)
  4. **Alsguth, Austin (age 16)
  5. **Cauley, Pastor Steve
  6. **Dyer, Linda
  7. **Norden,Wayne (father of Alex)
  8. **Norden, Alex (daughter to Joni Weir)
  9. **Roesler, Judy
  10. **Roesler, Matt
  11. **Weir, Joni
Christ the King Lutheran - Houston
  1. Beverly Davis
Faith Lutheran - Bellaire
  1. Dewayne Hahn
  2. Peggy Contos Hahn
 
Grace Lutheran - Conroe
  1. Brown, Cathie
  2. Blum, Brad
  3. Burns, Narcelle
  4. *Henniseng, Rod
  5. *Henniseng, Judy
  6. *Jackson, Betty
  7. *Jackson, Megan
  8. *Lee, Brent
  9. *Lindsey, Carla
  10. Lilley, Gail
  11. Lindquist, Kevin
  12. *Lindquist, Cathey
  13. *Mikes, Tracy
  14. *Sebastian, Sharon
  15. *Wasmund, Cathey
Living Word Lutheran - Katy
  1. Granger, Lynn
  2. Lonsdale, Oriah (friend of Amy Patton)
  3. Patton, Bob
  4. Patton, Amy
  5. Roberts, Mike
  6. Saxton, Murray
  7. Spain, Janice
  8. Warner, John
  9. Warner, Tim
  10. *Warner, Cari
  11. *Whitton, Allison (Alli)
Lord of Life Lutheran - Conroe
  1. Garbarini, Georgine
  2. Swetich Anne
New Life Ministries - Orange, Tx
  1. Rev. Dr. Cindy Scott
Spirit of Joy Lutheran - The Woodlands
  1. Flannery, Amy
  2. Doyle, Mary Ann
  3. Pienkos, Phil (Now, Atonement Lutheran - Lakewood, CO)
  4. Young, Jim
St. Paul Lutheran - La Grange
  1. Ayres, Jo Ann
  2. Ehler, Patty
  3. Toensing, Kathy
Tree of Life Lutheran - Conroe
  1. Sue Mohring
Joyful Life Lutheran - The Woodlands
  1. Destiny Petty
ELCA Adults in Mission
  1. Kevin Baker - Will meet us in Lima - Serves in Uruguay
  2. David Wunsch - Will meet us in Lima - Serves all of South America for ELCA

Airline Information: (As of May 13, 2008 - Cost $1,401.00 Round Trip)

Caution to everyone! Due to the fact that the Continental Flight leaves Lima Peru at almost midnight, there has been confusion in the past in purchasing the correct ticket to leave. Please pay close attention to your leave time from Lima and your arrival time back in Houston!

  • July 28 (Monday) - Leave Houston
    • Continental Flt - CO 590
    • Departure - 3:40 pm
    • Arrive Lima - 10:20 pm
  • Aug 03 (Sunday)- Leave Lima
    • Continental Flt - CO 591
    • Departure - 11:30 pm
    • Arrive Houston - Monday, August 04
  • Continental Website (Click Here)
  • Delta Airlines... As of April 30, 2008, they were half price of Continental

Hotel Information:
  • Hotel Senorial
  • Website - Click Here
  • Cost of rooms:
    • Single = $37.50 / day
    • Double = $55.50 / day
    • Triple = $70.50 / day
  • Included in cost above: Buffet Breakfast, taxes, and service

FAQ's:
  • Do I need a Passport?
    • Yes! And, if you do not have one, you had better apply quickly because it takes a long time to obtain one.
  • Do I need a Visa?
    • No
  • Do I need shots?
    • No
    • But, it is recommended to have booster shots on items such as Tetanus
  • Do I need to bring bottled water?
    • No, you can buy it in Lima easily.
  • What currency do they use in Lima?
    • They use Soles and US Dollars.
    • Rate of exchange: $1.00 US = 2.9950 Soles (as of 29 Jan 08)
  • What medicine should I bring?
    • Your daily medicine
    • Diarrhea medicine
    • Pepto Bismal
    • Antiseptic liquid for your hands
    • Band Aids, etc.

Other Costs:
  • Each person must pay a leaving tax at the airport in Lima = $41.00
  • Bus = $75.00 US per person (for entire stay in Lima)
  • Translator = $30.00 / translator / day / shared by all on trip
  • Dinner at night - Est. $15.00 / person
  • Shopping cost - per desire of each individual

Suitcase Ideas - Gifts to Leave in Peru:
  • Each person can bring 2 suitcases:
    • 1st Class - 70 lbs each
    • Economy Class - 50 lbs each
  • Ideas for things to bring as gifts:
    • Calcium pills - The adult women really want this
    • Aspirins
    • All types of vitamins
    • Clothes
    • Shoes
    • Coloring Books and Crayolas
    • Soccer Balls
    • Air Pumps
    • The children love to get your business card - I (Juanito) normally make one and place a photo of my family - Dogs - Bible verse in Spanish, email and phone number
    • Key chains
  • Send me your ideas and I will add them

Agenda in Lima: Data coming soon...
  • Mon - Jul 28:
    • Arrive in Lima
  • Tue - Thur (Jul 29 -31)
    • Tour Churches
    • Churches: Belen, Cristo Salvador, Emaus, Filadelfia, Galilea, Luz Divina & San Juan Camino de Esperanza
    • Potential projects of:
      • eye exams... cancelled... Dr. not going.
      • assisting to paint Belen Church,
      • help build a house on the Belen property, and
      • teach English at Belen -- for those interested.
  • Fri - Aug 01:
    • Morning/Lunch
      • Meeting ILEP (ILEP Leaders and Gringo Leaders)
      • Rest of group to go shopping
    • Afternoon
      • Prepare for Saturday Festival
      • Making gift bags for the children, etc.
    • Evening
      • Special worship service to reaffirm our relationship / partnership in Christ
  • Sat - Aug 02:
    • Festival - "Celebration of our Relationship Together in Christ"
  • Sun - Aug 03:
    • Day - Groups split and worship with their sister congregations
    • Evening - all Worship at Luz Divina
    • Depart for Houston
  • Mon - Aug 04:
    • Those who choose to stay on Monday can have lunch and go shopping.

Side Trips to Cusco and Machu Picchu:
  • Note "*" above by names indicates those planning to go before the Lima visit.
  • Note "**" above by names indicates those planning to go after the Lima visit.
  • Est. Cost = $700.00 per person, which includes:
    • Airfare roundtrip Lima - Cuzco - Lima
    • 2-3 hotel nights
    • Cuzco City Tour
    • Machu Picchu Tour
    • All entry fees
    • Train cost from Cuzco to Machu Picchu and return to Cuzco
    • Bus ticket
  • Need more information about (before Lima "*") trip contact Tracy Mikes
  • Need more information about (after Lima "**") trip contact any member of the Advent team.

Last Update: July 3, 2008
Questions: Contact - John Warner