Dear Friends,

Anita and I made it back to Peru safe and sound. We had a nice trip with no delays or problems. We have found the work to be going very well. The reports we've received from most of the mission works have been very positive. We have had one week since our return and we are still getting things in order around the house and offices. Anita is still having trouble with her feet but doing better. I took her to see a doctor in Lima, the day after we arrived, and he diagnosed her with fibromyalgia. He gave her some shots in each foot and she was doing much better within two days, but now that she is back and on her feet again all day working, they have begun to hurt her as before. Please pray that the Lord will give us wisdom in how to deal with this medical problem. It hurts me to see her suffer like this.

I am traveling tonight, Friday the 31st of May, to Lima and then on to the mission work in Huaral. While there I will be meeting with an architect about drawing up the plans for the mission building there. We hope to organize this work on Saturday the 13th of July. My pastor, George Sledd, and some others will be coming down to help in this. I do hope to have the new building well under way by then. At present they are meeting in a structure made from straw mats. Would you consider a special offering for the Stanton Building Fund? It will go toward this project. It will be a big help. Thanks.

I am also going to Huaral to look into the possibility of two more new mission works. While on furlough a few new churches promised to begin support, so I figure we should be able to start some more mission works. Isn't the Lord good? Just when one work is to be organized and become independent, opportunities open up to work in other parts. It has always been like that my entire ministry. The Lord has always provided the support needed just when it was needed. Please be much in prayer for us and for the work here. As Anita and I stood with the congregation singing on Sunday night here in Huanuco, we both looked at each other and knew we were back home!

Thanks again to each and every church, pastor, and friend that made our furlough so enjoyable and fruitful. We didn't hear from a few churches that have supported us for years. We always try to visit every church that invites us. Maybe next furlough we will have the opportunity to visit all our supporters. The invitation to come and visit with us is still good. So many told Anita and I that they wanted to come down and see the Lord's work here in Peru. We have three groups coming down already this year. We hope to have even more. We love you all. Until next month.

Serving Jesus in Peru,

Sheridan and Anita Stanton