Street evangelism and Christian music concerts are directed toward youth. Marino hopes to draw these teenagers away from futility and into new life through Jesus Christ.
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Preaching the gospel on the streets attracts many curious town folk. |
The radio ministry is still functioning and broadcasts three times a week reaching areas where there is scant Christian activity. Many respond with questions and requests for teaching tapes, Bibles, and other Christian literature.
Help is also given for the elderly, who are provided with food, clothing, medication and Bibles. Poverty stricken children are receiving schooling with a Christian emphasis, and are given food, clothing, and school supplies. There are outreaches to families in crisis, where there is alcoholism, abuse, a lack of life’s necessities and poverty in spirit.
Marino and more than 30 full-time workers have planted over 200 churches in these difficult areas. As the ministry grows, the needs increase. Horses and donkeys make travel possible throughout the most hazardous geography of Peru. New churches are being built. Complete Bibles, New Testaments, literature, and tapes are in constant demand for new believers, students, and missionaries-in-training, as well as the seekers. The radio ministry has ongoing operational expenses. Many missionaries in the field receive monthly support from generous donors through Christian Aid, but this need has also increased.
While many celebrate the New Seven Wonders of the World, native missionaries in Peru rejoice over the expansion of His kingdom among their people. "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." Job 9:10