Minne Marte
Moises in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 4
Moises is happiest with a soccer ball at his feet, and one of his favorite memories this year was going to the beach with friends. At school he’s keeping up with his lessons, and he’s been learning more in maths. When people yell at him, it really hurts, and at home he’s growing up without his father while his older brother and sister are often away working and come home when they can. Moises says Jesus helps him “in my saddest moments,” and he hopes for peace and love in his home as he dreams of becoming an architect.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26535
Mikela in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 1
Mikela can spend a long time building with blocks, then race outside to jump on the trampoline before calling her sisters to play hide-and-seek. At school she’s learning to write with a pencil and write short texts, and she sticks with the subjects that are harder until she understands. She talks about growing up to make pink, colorful shoes, and she loves celebrations like her birthday party with a piñata and friends. Mikela lives in Peru with her mom and dad and four sisters, and she’s thankful to God for having toys and says Jesus helped her by giving her a family; please pray for her whole family’s salvation.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26536
Arius in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 1
After school, Arius loves shaping modeling clay into whatever he’s imagining, and he also likes playing cooking games with his sister and painting with watercolors. He was proud to learn cursive this year, and when homework feels hard, he keeps at it and says God has helped him finish his schoolwork. One of his best memories was a school trip to the Dinosaur Park, though he still remembers a time his cousin told scary stories that really shook him up. Arius recently moved to a different house, and he enjoys playing soccer with his dad. When he grows up, he wants to help elderly people who don’t have food, and his family asks for prayer that God would teach him to pray more when he doesn’t know what to say.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26537
Nickolas in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 4
Nickolas loves heading to the park, and he’s the kind of kid who keeps asking questions until it really makes sense. This year he’s worked hard for good grades and has kept up with his lessons, and he’s also gotten better at soccer at school while making more friends along the way. After the death of two uncles, he’s stayed steady at home and school, doing what he says he’ll do and looking out for the people close to him. Nickolas hopes for “peace and love in our home,” and he dreams of becoming a civil engineer one day. He’s thankful for what he’s learning from God’s Word and for God’s care, and he’d love prayer that God will watch over his family and help him keep growing in his knowledge of the Bible.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26538
Edemir in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 3
Edemir is the kind of kid who turns the backyard into a soccer field and then heads inside to play hide-and-seek with his family. He loves helping care for his 1-year-old little brother, and at school he’s been keeping up with his lessons and is proud to be learning multiplication. One of his favorite outings is going to the mall with his parents to look at the stores, even though he sometimes wishes he could try the rides and arcade games, but they’re too expensive. Edemir says Jesus has helped him overcome his fears of the river and the dark, and he thanks God for giving him love as he dreams of becoming a pediatrician one day. Please pray for his family’s health.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26539
Alex in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 3
Alex is happiest out on the field playing soccer with the neighborhood kids, and he talks about becoming a soccer player someday. He still smiles when he remembers his birthday party at school, when he and his classmates played games and shared food together. On Sundays, he stays home with his sisters while his parents work, and it can feel like a long day when he has homework to finish too, but he says God gives him wisdom to do what he needs to do. Alex lives with his mother, his older sister, his little sister, his maternal uncle, and his grandmother, and he’s thankful that God keeps caring for his family.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26540
Daniela in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 5
Daniela is happiest with a soccer ball at her feet, and she talks about becoming a professional soccer player someday. At home in Peru, she helps Mom keep the house clean, enjoys bike rides, and really looks forward to sitting down to meals together. School is going okay, and she’s proud that she learned her multiplication tables, but exams are still tough because she can study and then forget things when the test is in front of her. Daniela is being raised by her grandmother, who she calls Mom, and she thanks God for her family while asking for a closer relationship with Him and the courage to face difficult times, since she cares about the people around her.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26543
Eyal in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 6
Eyal is the kind of kid who’s happiest with a book in his hands, especially after a good day at school learning more math. He was proud to celebrate his birthday with his class this year, and he’s been keeping up well with his lessons. He lives with his grandparents in Peru while his parents are far away for work, and his voice softens when he talks about wishing his family would “stay well.” Mother’s Day was hard because he couldn’t do anything for his mom, but he says Jesus has been an emotional support for him, and he thanks God simply “to live one more day.”
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26544
Nikol in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 6
Nikol lights up when she talks about the first day of P.E. and celebrating her classmates’ birthdays, and when school feels stressful, she’d rather go on a walk with her family. Even though exams are her least favorite part of the year, she keeps showing up and staying on track with her lessons, and she’s been learning more in math. At home in Peru, Nikol lives with her mom and stepdad, along with her younger brother and sister, and right now her family is rebuilding their house. She dreams of becoming a businesswoman someday, and she says Jesus has helped her by “taking care of my family,” giving thanks to God for the life and health He’s given them.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26545
María in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 5
María likes to curl up with a book, then carefully go back over her class notebook, and she even makes time for exercise in between. At school in Peru, she’s keeping up with her lessons and learning about different types of families and ways to manage emotions, which matters to her since she lives with her mom while her older brother studies far away. One of her happiest memories this year was going to the beach with her mom, and she’s still grieving the loss of her uncle, trusting that Jesus took him so he wouldn’t have to suffer anymore. María says she wants her family to have good health, and she hopes to become a civil engineer one day.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26546
Elena in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 5
Elena loves jumping on the trampoline and playing with her sisters, and she’s happiest when her family can go on a walk together. At school, she gets extra support because dyslexia makes reading and writing really hard, and even though she’s in 5th grade, she’s working through first-grade courses step by step. She keeps showing up and trying again, and she likes it when the class gets to learn something fun, like a new game. Elena dreams of becoming a police officer, and she thanks God for her family and says Jesus has helped her take care of them.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26547
Mayra in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 5
Mayra’s happiest moments are often simple ones, like curling up with a book after playing with her puppy or adding careful details to her drawings. She was excited to return to school in Peru this year, and her gentle, joyful spirit comes through when she talks about seeing old classmates again and making new friends. Math has been tough in this first semester, and some test grades discouraged her, but she’s still adjusting and keeps trying, especially after learning to write surveys in Language Arts. Mayra lives with her mother and two sisters, and she cherishes eating meals together while her mom works selling water bottles; she’s thankful to God for their health and family and says Jesus helps her feel brave in hard times. She dreams of becoming a mining engineer someday, and she’d really benefit from prayer for her studies and for steadier income for her family.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26548
Evelyn in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 1
Evelyn loves stopping by friends’ houses to play and read, and she’s happiest when she can go on a walk with her parents, like the day they walked together to the games at the park. At school she’s keeping up with her lessons and recently learned how to classify things and make sets, which she likes to practice with whatever she notices around her. When she fell and hurt her elbow, she said Jesus helped her heal, and she thanks God for her life. Evelyn dreams of becoming a veterinarian and a singer, and she often says she wishes her whole family could be together more since everyone works so much and she’s sometimes home alone in the afternoons.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26549
Jose in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 6
Jose loves quiet moments at home, especially when he’s teaching his sister and then sharing with his family what’s been going on in his life. He’s settling into a new house this year, and while he’s pretty introverted and sometimes has a hard time getting along with others, he stays calm and steady as he adjusts. At school in Peru, he’s keeping up with his lessons and is proud of what he’s learning in math, and he even says Jesus has helped him do better in school. Jose hopes his family stays healthy, and he dreams of becoming an engineer someday.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26551
Ramiro in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 4
Ramiro lights up when he gets to talk with his family, take a walk, or visit the mall, and he still smiles when he thinks about the day his mom surprised him with ice cream. At school in Peru, he’s keeping up with his lessons and feels proud of what he’s been learning, like nouns, adjectives, and even some English. When classmates bother him, it can make for a hard day, but he tries to stay friendly and keep going, especially when he remembers how his mom congratulated him on the last day of school. Ramiro hopes for “peace and love in our home,” wants to become a lawyer someday, and says Jesus “takes care of me,” so he thanks God for caring for him. Please pray for wisdom for Ramiro in his classes.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26555
Mariano in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 4
Mariano likes to unwind by watching TV and then turning it into playtime with his brother, and he’s usually the one pulling others in so no one’s left out. At school in Peru, he’s been learning about sets and verbs, and after some low scores on his first tests, he worked hard and is now earning good grades while keeping up with the lessons. He says he wants to become a lawyer someday, and at home his favorite moments are the simple ones, like sharing meals together and wishing for “peace and love in our home.” Mariano thanks God for his family’s health and safety, and he’d appreciate prayers for his family’s health this year.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26556
Jhosman in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: Pre K
Jhosman lights up when he’s pushing his toy trucks around the floor, and he’ll even crawl down to “be a kitten” for a silly game. Since starting preschool in Peru, he’s been talking more and practicing sharing, and he’s doing well as he learns number sequences and recognizes vowels. He’s a gentle boy who stays close at first, then warms up with lots of affection, especially when he gets to play ball with his dad and try out new sports. Right now his family is going through a separation and he doesn’t get to see his mom much, so he often says he wants “peace and love in our home,” and he’s learning that God created all plants and that Jesus teaches him to play and be kind.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26557
Briana in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 2
Briana can turn a few dolls into a whole world of stories, and she loves adding pictures with her crayons and markers to match what she’s imagining. At school she’s keeping up with her lessons, and she’s proud that she can now count into the hundreds. She lights up when the family is together, her favorite part of the Christmas party was having relatives visit from far away, and lately she’s been adjusting to moving into a slightly larger house. Some days are still hard when classmates tease her or friends don’t want to play, but she says God helps her be brave and gives her creativity to do her tasks, and she dreams of becoming a veterinarian to care for pets and farm animals.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26558
Dayana in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 2
Dayana loves making her own paper dolls and painting rocks, and she’s proud to show her creations to her family when they play with dolls together. At school she’s keeping up with her lessons, and she recently learned how to use a place value chart with ones, tens, and hundreds. One of her favorite memories this year was going to the beach and visiting parks, but she also remembers a hard day when her mom asked her to clean the bathrooms at home. When her parents traveled for work, Dayana stayed with her grandmother, and now that everyone is back together she’d be grateful if you’d pray especially for her grandmother and their family. Dayana says Jesus helps her when she loses things because He answers her prayers, and she hopes to become a police officer one day so she can catch thieves.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26559
Maricielo in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 3
Maricielo is the one in class who leans into group work and helps her classmates sort things out when conflicts come up. She’s keeping up well with her lessons, and she recently enjoyed learning a new Bible story at school. At home in Peru, she lives with her mom, who works as a cook and sometimes brings Maricielo to the restaurant so they can be together, and her dad is in the hospital with an injury and isn’t able to visit right now. She still talks about her kitten that went missing about a month ago, and she says Jesus has helped her as she tries to take care of her family, and she hopes they’ll grow closer to God and dreams of becoming a doctor or a police officer someday.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26560
Miguel in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 2
Miguel lights up when he gets to play Dragon Ball on the PlayStation 2, then runs outside to the park for soccer with his friends. At school in Peru, he’s keeping up with his lessons and was proud to learn how to use a place value chart. This year he loved being taken out for his birthday, but he also had a hard day when his grandfather scolded him for coming home with a hole in his pants. Miguel lives with both parents, his maternal grandparents, and two younger siblings, and since his dad works in the mine and is gone for days at a time, he’s thankful to God for taking care of his family and says Jesus helps him during soccer games as he dreams of becoming a dentist one day.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26561
Benjamin in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 4
Benjamin lights up when he gets to see his friends again and head back to class, and he especially enjoys math and learning how to be respectful at school. At home, when he’s playing games with his family, he often looks for ways to help his cousins and relatives, and he dreams of becoming a teacher someday. Benjamin can get into arguments and even fights with friends when he can’t control himself, and he’s getting extra support at school as he works on concentrating and keeping up. He lives with his grandmother in a shared home with his cousins, uncles, and aunts, and he thanks God for helping him because, as he says, “He is my Savior,” especially when he’s trying to stay calm during conflict and bring more peace and love into his home.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26562
Fernando in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 3
Fernando lights up when he’s building robots, and he’ll just as quickly trade the pieces for a soccer ball outside. He still talks about his class trip to the dinosaur park, and he’s been doing well with his lessons at school. Fernando loves sitting down for meals together, but he’s also been hearing more arguments at home about work, and it’s left him wishing for “peace and love in our home.” He says Jesus has helped him feel brave in hard times, and he’d love prayer for his mom and dad so there won’t be more fights at home.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26736
Sol in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: Pre K
Sol loves turning chairs and sheets into “little houses,” and she’ll happily invite anyone nearby to come play inside. On kindergarten mornings she wakes up excited to go, and she’s been practicing her reading and writing by recognizing and writing the vowels. At home in Peru, she lives with her mom and two older siblings, and when her mom works in the afternoons Sol and her brother go along to her workplace. She’s learning songs about Jesus and has started praying before she eats, and her big wish is “peace and love in our home” as you pray for her family’s salvation.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26737
Liz in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 3
Liz lights up when she gets to go to the park with her parents or explore somewhere new together, and she was especially glad to be back at school with her classmates this year. She’ll tell you she wants to be a doctor someday, and right now she’s been learning place value and “thousands” in math and communication, though she still needs a little help in a few subjects. Liz likes having meals together at home, and she’s learning to be kind even when she and her best friend or her brother don’t agree, since she often wants things done her way. She thanks God most for her family and asks for peace and love at home, especially as her mom works in a school cafeteria and her dad works construction, which can be risky at times.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26738
Saori in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 3
Saori lights up when she’s drawing, folding origami, or setting up stories with her dolls in Peru. She’s been working hard at school and was proud to learn about properties in math, and as class representative she keeps trying to bring order even when her classmates won’t listen and leave the classroom messy. Over the holidays, a relative who’s very special to her visited, and during a power outage they stayed up for a long time just talking. At home, she wishes for “peace and love in our home,” and she’s asked Jesus to help her be more patient with her classmates as she thanks God for her family’s health and safety.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26739
Briana in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 3
Briana is happiest with a pencil in hand, adding little details to her drawings, then moving on to puzzles or somersaults on the trampoline. She still talks about the day her classmates planned a small in-class get-together where everyone ate together, and she’s been learning teamwork at school through group projects like term papers, even though she needs a little extra help in some subjects. At home in Peru, getting used to being the older sister has been hard since her baby brother was born, especially when she gets scolded if he cries and she’s told she’s “a big girl now.” Briana loves praying and going to church with her family, and she says Jesus gives her strength in hard moments and helps her forgive others as she dreams of becoming an artist or an obstetrician. Please pray that her father would grow closer to God again and for the well-being of her family.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26740
Samuel in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 5
Samuel is the kind of kid who can turn cardboard and paper into something impressive, especially when he’s folding origami or making crafts from whatever stationery he has at home. After the holidays, one of his favorite things was simply getting to see his classmates again because he’d missed them, and he’s been enjoying the interactive materials his teacher brings to class. School is going well overall, even though the exams feel tougher now that the material is harder than it used to be. At home, he likes talking with his mom about his day and taking walks to new places, and his big hope is for “peace and love in our home” as his dad keeps working out of town and they stay connected through video calls. Samuel says Jesus has helped him be kind to others, and he thanks God for his education and teachers as he dreams about studying robotics someday.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26741
Ariana in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 5
Ariana’s been practicing the mandolin in her music lessons, and she’ll happily tell you she hopes to be a singer and dancer one day. At home in Peru, she often helps by cleaning the house and playing with her younger brother, and she thinks about taking care of her family since her dad’s construction work is their only income. School is going well overall, even though the exams feel harder than last year and the class has been learning new main subjects. Ariana thanks God most of all for her family’s health and safety, and she says Jesus has helped her as she takes care of her family.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26742
Shirell in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 5
Shirell loves playing “purple tag” with her younger sister, and she also talks about wanting to join the military when she grows up. When she brought home good grades, she noticed her mom seemed happier, and that pushed Shirell to keep trying even when school feels hard. She gets extra support because she forgets lessons easily, but she’s proud that adding and multiplying are starting to feel more natural. Faith is a big part of her home life in Peru, she and her family pray together and go to church, and Shirell says Jesus has helped her care for her family as they adjust to her mom looking for new work and her dad being the only income.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26743
Alexia in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 5
Alexia gets excited about special days, and for Mother’s Day she practiced a song over and over until she was ready to sing it at the school performance. At home in Peru, she likes playing video games and watching movies with her cousin, and she’s quick to make sure the people around her feel included. School can be hard for her at times, especially during exams when she gets so nervous she worries she’ll forget everything, but she was proud when she learned how to write three-digit numbers correctly. Alexia says she wants to become a doctor one day, and she shares that Jesus has helped her feel brave in hard times as she asks for her family to grow closer to God.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26744
Danilo in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 5
Danilo is happiest when he’s outside playing soccer, and he talks about growing up to be a soccer player or a physical education teacher. Even though exams make him nervous, he keeps showing up and asks his tutor to explain things again when a question feels tough. In math he’s been learning about sets, and he’s been keeping up with his lessons. At home in Peru, he lives with his parents and extended family, and he likes helping his mom with chores and celebrating special occasions. He thanks God for his family and says Jesus has helped him take care of them, so please pray for Danilo’s well-being and for steady work and income for his family.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26745
Marco in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 5
Marco is happiest with a soccer ball at his feet, especially when he’s playing with his brother or squeezing in a match with his cousins after a round of video games. At home, he helps by looking after his baby sister, and he says he’s thankful to God for his family and that Jesus has helped him forgive someone. When relatives argue, it scares him and he can get nervous, and lately he’s also been feeling a little down. Marco needs a bit of help in some school subjects, but he’s proud of making a new friend this year and says he wants to be an architect when he grows up.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26746
Zhair in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 5
Zhair’s favorite day in music class was when he received his own mandolin, and now he likes switching between the guitar, flute, xylophone, and his new instrument whenever he gets the chance. He’s the kind of kid who loves celebrating special occasions with his parents and two siblings, and he often jumps in to do things together instead of alone. At school, he’s keeping up with his lessons, and he recently learned about Albert Einstein’s life in science class. He still gets nervous around needles, so vaccinations were a tough moment this year, and he hopes his family stays healthy as he keeps working toward his dream of becoming a doctor, thanking God for his family and for the ways Jesus has helped him through it all.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26747
Janko in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 5
Janko is the kind of kid who’ll grab a ball, hop on his bike, and invite someone new to play. He’s been proud of learning the mandolin in music class this year, even though he’s been struggling in school and getting extra support to keep up. One of his favorite memories is when his dad took him to Camaná and they went swimming in a canal, and he still talks about traveling to new places. At home, conflicts can feel heavy, and sometimes he gets blamed when a sibling breaks something, but his parents are working on replacing yelling with calmer consequences and conversations. Janko says Jesus has helped him be kind to others, he thanks God for his family, and he’d love prayer for his classmates as he keeps wishing for “peace and love in our home” and dreams of becoming a pilot someday.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26748
Amy in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 5
Amy comes alive in art class, and she’s the kind of girl who makes friends easily, especially when she’s out at the park riding her bike with her dad. Math was frustrating for her at first, but she stuck with it. Now she can work through the problems, and learning about sets recently really grabbed her attention, even though she still needs a little help in some subjects. At home in Peru, she lives with her dad, who drives a school bus, and she loves simple moments like sharing meals together while staying close with her mom too. Amy hopes her family will grow closer to God, and she thanks Jesus for helping her take care of her family as she dreams of becoming an English teacher and a doctor.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26749
Luz in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 5
Luz lights up when she’s painting or drawing, and she’s especially proud of what she’s learning in art class. She also likes working on hardware projects on the computer, and she talks about becoming a doctor one day so she can help others. Lately, school has been tough. She’s getting extra support and has been dealing with three classmates who ignore her and talk about her behind her back, but she keeps showing up and trying again. At home, she loves it when everyone sits down to share a meal, and she says she’s thankful to God for her family and that Jesus helps her feel brave in hard times as she hopes for “peace and love in our home.”
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26750
Randal in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 3
Randal is always ready for a soccer match, whether it’s practice, a tournament, or a quick game at recess, and he talks about wanting to be a soccer player when he grows up. This year his dad brought home a World Cup sticker album, and Randal loved sitting with his family and filling it in together one sticker at a time. He’s doing well in school, and in Science he recently worked with a group to make a poster and present it to the class. Sometimes soccer arguments with classmates can get heated, so he’s learning how to handle disagreements, and he’d appreciate prayers for his parents’ well-being and for more time together as a family as they work long hours driving taxis.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26751
Maria in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 3
Maria lights up when there’s something to create in art class, especially now that she’s learned how to mix colors and paint with watercolors. She loved the day some brothers from the United States visited her school, and she took her time filling a workbook with stickers, drawings, and decorations. At home in Peru, things have been a little hard since her baby brother was born, and she’s even said she wishes she were an only child again because it feels like her parents “give everything” to her younger siblings. Even so, she keeps up with her lessons and still talks about wanting to be a Police Chief one day, and she says Jesus has helped her as she takes care of her family.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26752
Kiara in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 3
Kiara will tell you all about the “Millar’s Unit” in math, and what she learned about calcium and caring for our bones. She’s easy to talk with and loves being around people, whether she’s biking with her aunt or relaxing at home watching a TV show with her older sister. During vacation in Peru, she had the best time at the beach, playing with her cousins and eating her favorite treat, fried fish skin. Home feels a little mixed right now because her family is renovating and she’s getting used to a new room, and she also felt disappointed when her dad said it was too late to play cards because he needed to sleep before driving his taxi at night. Kiara thanks God for her family and says Jesus has helped her take care of them, and her family would appreciate prayer for her loved ones, her teachers and friends, and even her pet.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26753
Azael in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 3
Azael lights up on the soccer field, and in P.E. he couldn’t get enough of the relay where he ran cones to the other side as fast as he could. In class, he keeps at it even when it’s tricky, like in calligraphy, where he works hard to make his letters the size he wants instead of too big or too small. Math has been a bright spot lately, and he was proud that combined operations finally made sense to him. At home, he lives with both parents, and since their jobs keep them busy, he says he wishes for “peace and love in our home,” and he’s thankful to God for his family and that Jesus helps him take care of them.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26754
Antonella in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 1
Antonella loves helping her mom and dad, and at the park she’s usually the one inviting others to join in and play. She still talks about going to the beach this year, and she’s been brave on days she’s had to go to activities without her mom. At school, she’s keeping up with her lessons, and she says Jesus has helped her do better, and she thanks God for healing her mom. Antonella lives in a rented home in Peru with her parents and her twin brother, and as their family gets ready to move to a new house, they’d appreciate prayers for her mother’s health.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26755
Dante in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 1
Dante loves making origami with his family, and he’s always ready to try something new with friends, like coming up with a new game. On a recent trip, he learned a new game and couldn’t wait to share it, even after taking a tumble while playing. At school in Peru, he’s keeping up with his lessons and is now reading books on his own, which makes him proud. Dante says he wants to be a mayor and a soldier when he grows up, and he thanks God for giving him “everything,” including his home and daily bread.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26756
Denzel in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 1
Denzel is usually happiest when he’s out playing with his friends, and he still talks about a birthday walk he took in the park. At school, he’s keeping up with his lessons, and he recently learned a new Bible story that really stuck with him. When he lost his pencil case, he says Jesus helped him find it, and he thanked God for that. Denzel is the youngest sibling, and he hopes his family will stay healthy as he keeps growing toward his dream of becoming a police officer.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26757
Cristofer in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 1
Cristofer’s favorite afternoons are the ones spent playing soccer with his brother and the neighborhood kids, especially when everyone gets a turn with the ball. At school in Peru, he looks forward to recess and likes being with his classmates, and he’s keeping up with his lessons and recently learned a new game they played together in class. He’s the kind of boy who tries to include others and help out, even after a tough moment this year when his cousins said they’d rather have his brother visit; with new rules at home, Cristofer is thankful to God for his family and says Jesus helps him, his family, and the whole world, and he hopes to grow up to be a police officer.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26758
Karol in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 1
Karol still talks about her birthday celebration and a fun day at the park, and she’s usually the one pulling friends into a game when it’s time to play. At school, she’s keeping up with her lessons and recently learned to read, which has made studying even more enjoyable for her. When her mom scolds her, it can be a hard moment, but Karol says Jesus has helped her do better in school. She dreams of being a singer one day, and her biggest wish for her family is, “May we never be apart.”
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26759
Merly in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 1
Merly lights up when she gets to go to the park, and she likes taking on challenges with her friends and family. At school, she’s been doing well and keeping up with her lessons, and she even stood up in front of the class to share something new. She says she wants to be a police officer when she grows up, and she thanks God for her health and safety, and for helping her do better in school. This year has included sweet time with family, but also hard moments when her mom and dad were fighting, and her biggest wish is happiness at home.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26760
Jhonathan in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 4
Jhonathan will talk about soccer for as long as you’ll let him, and he’s already dreaming about becoming a professional player someday. He showed quick thinking this year when he saw someone being abused and called the police because he knew the number. At school he’s keeping up with his lessons, and he’s been proud to try new things like basketball and learning about sets in math. His family is in the middle of renovating their home and had to relocate for a time, and Jhonathan thanks God for protecting their health and safety and for providing funds for the construction as he looks out for his two younger siblings.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26761
Samuel in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 4
Samuel lights up when he’s working on his World Cup sticker album, carefully placing new stickers and then trading with friends to find the ones he still needs. He’s the kind of boy who’s quick to pull others into play, whether it’s with toys at home or games with friends in Peru, and people tend to warm up to him quickly. At school he’s been learning about sets in math, and he needs a little extra help in a few subjects, so his family asks for prayer for wisdom as he studies. Samuel says Jesus has helped him feel confident, and he thanks God most for his education and teachers, while also hoping for good health for his family after the loss of a baby two years ago.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26762
Emily in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 4
Emily loves quiet, hands-on activities like making crafts with her brother, shaping modeling clay, and playing with her hamster. At school in Peru, she keeps up with her lessons, and she recently practiced standing in front of the class to share something new. She’s the kind of girl who remembers to say “please” and “thank you,” and she says Jesus helps her be kind to others. Emily hopes her family will grow closer to God, and she wants to become a doctor someday so she can help others.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26763
Vania in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 4
Vania loves to play, sometimes on her phone and often by jumping into games with her three younger sisters. At school in Peru, she’s happiest that her friends are still in class with her, and she does best when she can team up with others and follow along together. She needs a little extra help in some subjects, and at home she’s been carrying the feeling that she isn’t loved the way she used to be since her sisters were born. Even so, she talks about wanting to become a veterinarian someday, and she’s thankful to God that she’s not alone as she learns what it means to belong.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26764
Geyssy in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 4
Geyssy loves to paint, and she’s just as happy spending time playing and chatting with friends. She takes school seriously and works to keep up with her lessons, even though exams feel really hard for her. She’s been working on maths, and she still remembers how much fun she had on the last day of school in December. Geyssy says she wants to be a veterinarian or a doctor one day, and she thanks God for answering her prayer that her brother could get into college.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26765
Brenda in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 4
Brenda still talks about the day she found a lost cat and tried to care for it, even though she was sad when it went missing again. She’s doing well in school, and she’s especially interested in what she’s learning about the human body. At home, she likes being on her phone or computer and spending time with close friends, and she enjoys going for walks with her family. Brenda thanks God because, in her words, “at this school they explain things much better,” and she dreams of one day building a zoo or a farm.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26766
Alesis in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 4
Alesis is happiest when there’s a soccer ball nearby, and he still makes time to relax by watching TV after school. This year he had to adjust when he was transferred to another school and then moved back to Minne Marte again, but he’s been keeping up with his lessons and has really enjoyed learning a new class game. At home, he likes hanging out with friends and spending time with his family, and he dreams of becoming a systems engineer or even a soccer player. After the loss of his uncle, Alesis shares that Jesus has helped him by “taking care of my family,” and he thanks God for life while hoping his family can have steady work and income.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26767
Luana in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 5
Luana loves going for walks with her mom and siblings, and she talks with real excitement about what she’s learning in science, especially “the cell.” This year she’s reached out to more girls in her class and built new friendships, often noticing when someone’s left out and choosing to include them. Exams have been tough because some topics feel challenging, but she says Jesus has helped her feel brave in hard times, and she keeps working to stay on track with her lessons. Luana hopes to become a veterinarian one day, and she’d be grateful for prayers for her family as they seek a closer relationship with God, and her dad supports the home by working as a driver.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26768
Michell in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 6
Michell likes to tidy up the house and then relax and watch TV, but she’ll tell you she gets “always bored at home” when there isn’t much to do. At school in Peru, she’s keeping up with her lessons, earning good grades, and has recently learned new recreational games. She talks about becoming a doctor someday, and she loves it most when her family can sit down and share meals together. Michell often says that Jesus helps her take care of her family every day, and she thanks God for her family, friends, and having a house and food. Please pray for Michell’s education and for happiness and peace of mind for her family.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26769
Millet in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 6
Millet is usually happiest with a pencil in hand, drawing, and then heading out for a walk with her family or playing with friends. At school in Peru, she’s been keeping up with her lessons and earning good grades, and she’ll often tell you she’s learned to make more time for her friends. This year was also hard because her mom couldn’t pay the school fees in time, which meant Millet wasn’t able to take her exams. She talks about growing up to be a businesswoman or a military officer so she can “give my family everything they need,” and she thanks God for life and says Jesus helped her with her exams and grades. Please pray for wisdom as she studies and for her family as they work through these financial challenges.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26770
Lian in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 6
Lian likes to come home, finish his homework, and then pick up his mandolin before heading out to play with friends. He’s the kind of kid who walks into class ready to talk to new people, and this year he made new friends even as some of his classmates left school. Lian is doing well in his lessons, and he says he wants to become a doctor one day. His family has also carried real loss, including the recent death of his cousin, and since his father passed away years ago, his mom and sister work hard to support Lian and his three older siblings. He thanks God for life and says Jesus has helped by providing jobs for his mom and sister, and his family would appreciate prayer for financial provision and good health.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26771
Lelis in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 6
Lelis likes to play, and she’s been having fun learning more math at school while keeping up well with her lessons. For her birthday this year, she chose a simple celebration so her family wouldn’t have to spend extra money, and it shows how much she thinks of others. Home can feel heavy when her mom and dad fight, and she worries about her older sister who lives with severe cerebral palsy, but she finds comfort praying with her family and going to church. Lelis says Jesus has helped her home feel calmer lately, and she hopes her mom will succeed in her work as she keeps dreaming of becoming a doctor one day.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26772
Sphefany in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 6
Sphefany is happiest when she’s out practicing soccer, and she’s also the kind of kid who will jump in to clean the house or get her homework done without being asked. She’s back in school this year and keeping up with her lessons, even as she works hard on learning her multiplication tables. At school she’s been learning “not to be afraid to express my emotions,” and when she’s with family and friends, she likes to smile, talk, and have fun while still showing real respect for the people around her. Sphefany dreams of selling mochi and bracelets one day so she can help her mom, and she thanks God most for her family and says Jesus has helped her by taking care of them.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26773
Elias in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 6
Elias is the kind of kid who will calmly tidy up around the house and then head outside to play with his friends. This year, he’s been proud of his good grades, and he says Jesus has helped him do better in school, especially as he’s learned new things and gotten to know new classmates. He recently moved to a different house, and he’s adjusting while also looking out for his younger brother as their dad works hard as a welder to provide for the family. Elias would love prayer that his whole family would get to know God and grow closer to Him.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26774
Yunder in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 6
Yunder is happiest out on the soccer field with his friends, and even after an injury this year, he still lights up when he talks about playing again. At school, he’s keeping up with his lessons, and he shared that Jesus has helped him do better in school. When he’s not playing soccer, he likes doing crafts and recently told us about making a new friend at school. Yunder dreams of becoming a doctor and a pilot, and at home he’s part of a busy household with an older sister and a younger brother, and his family is also working on building a new Christian church where they live.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26775
Luz in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 6
Luz is the kind of girl who sits down with her homework first, then likes to unwind on her phone after a busy day. This year she even adopted animals, and you can see that steady, dependable side of her in the way she keeps up with her lessons, even after changing schools and going through a time when she got very sick and had to go to the hospital. At home in Peru, she enjoys baking desserts and going for walks with her family, and she hopes they’ll have good luck and see their dreams come true. Luz says she wants to be a lawyer someday, and she thanks God most for her family’s health and safety, especially since she lives with her grandmother and uncle and has an older brother too.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26776
Sergio in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 2
On the soccer field, Sergio plays like he’s not afraid to chase the ball anywhere, and he loves getting a game going with his friends. He’s doing well in school and keeps up with his lessons, even if he can’t name one specific new thing he learned this year. He says he wants to be a police officer when he grows up, and you can hear that same boldness when he talks about protecting others. This year he loved celebrating his birthday together as a family, and he’s also been sad since his dog left, but he shares that Jesus has helped him through difficult times and he thanks God for giving him so much energy. Please pray for Sergio’s family and for a bright future for them.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26777
Anaisha in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 2
Anaisha loved getting to throw a party in his classroom this year, and he made sure his friends were included and had fun. At school in Peru, he’s doing well and keeping up with his lessons, and he was proud to learn about nouns. When his mom’s store closed, Anaisha said Jesus helped him feel brave during hard times, and he thanks God for helping and blessing his family. He hopes for peace and love at home, and he dreams of becoming an architect someday.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26778
Santhiago in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 2
Santhiago is happiest with a soccer ball at his feet, and he’ll pull friends into the game in no time. At school, he’s keeping up with his lessons, and he’s proud that he recently learned about nouns. Home is busy in the best way. He shares a multi-family house with 11 relatives, and he likes to watch his sister play while he hopes to learn a new instrument soon. He says he wants to become a soccer player, and when he loses something, he asks God to help him find it, thanking Him because “He does me a lot of favors.”
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26779
Jeshua in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 2
Jeshua loves making music and dreaming up new ideas, and he says he wants to be an inventor when he grows up. When he’s with friends and family, you’ll usually find him playing soccer or heading to the park, and he still enjoys spending time with his toys at home. This year he got to travel to Camaná, and he’s hoping for more chances to see places beyond Arequipa. He needs a little help in some school subjects, and his parents’ work sometimes means he’s home with his older brother, so he’s learning to look out for his family and is thankful to God for his education and teachers.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26780
Stefano in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: 2
Stefano is happiest when there’s a basketball nearby, and he’ll often turn even an ordinary afternoon into a game with friends. At school in Peru he’s been learning his vowels and numbers, and he’s doing well with his lessons, he says Jesus has helped him do better in school. At home, he’s been excited about the birth of his brother, and one of his favorite things to do with family is sit down and get homework done together. Stefano talks about wanting to be an engineer someday, and this year he’s especially thankful that his mom is “healthy and strong.”
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26781
Madai in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 2
Madai loves simple outings like going for a walk with her family, and she still talks about the day they went to the park and the zoo for her birthday. At school she’s keeping up with her lessons and has been learning maths, taking her time and working carefully. When someone gets hurt or has a tough moment, she tends to move gently and quietly, and this year she even shared, “I fell.” Madai says she wants to be a teacher when she grows up, and she thanks God for her family’s health and safety, sharing that Jesus has taken care of her health too.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26782
Alessio in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 2
Alessio loves spending time with her cats, and she’s always ready to head outside for a walk or a game with others. Over the holidays, she got to visit her cousins, but this year also brought a sad goodbye when her rabbit died. She’s working hard at school and could use extra help in a few subjects, and she’s been encouraged by a new Bible story she learned and by how Jesus has helped her do better in class. Alessio lives at home with her grandparents and parents, and she hopes her family will be happy as she dreams of becoming a police officer one day.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26783
Alicce in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: 2
Alicce loves doing nails and says she wants to be a manicurist when she grows up, and you can see her creativity when she’s playing with friends or relaxing with some TV time. At school in Peru, she’s keeping up with her lessons and learning more in maths, and she’ll tell you that Jesus has helped her do better in school. This year she’s been thankful to have her mom and her grandma living at home, and she enjoys playing with her mom, dad, and brother. She also remembers a scary moment at the beach when a huge wave nearly swept her out to sea, but she kept going and didn’t let it stop her.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26784
Bjorn in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: Pre K
Bjorn loves “cooking” pretend meals with toy fruits and vegetables, and he’s quick to invite other kids to join him in the play kitchen. This year he’s been picking up new words to tell what he likes and what’s happening, and his joyful grin often shows up right after he tries a new phrase. After the loss of his stepfather, he now lives with his mother and maternal grandmother, and he often looks for trusted men close to the family to play with. At school he needs a little extra help in some subjects, and he’s also learning Bible stories and songs, including that Jesus died and rose again and that He keeps His promises.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26785
Josias in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: Pre K
Josias loves “driving” his little toy car around and then hopping on his bike, especially when his sister joins him to play in the backyard. He still doesn’t say every word clearly yet, but at preschool he’s using more words and even putting sentences together so his family and teachers understand him better. This year he had a blast on a family trip to the beach, scooping and shaping the sand in his own creative way, and he’s also recovering from testicle surgery. When his mom is sad and says, “No toys,” it really stays with him, and his mom asks for prayers for the family’s unity as they keep learning to pray and talk about how Jesus died and rose again to bring salvation.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26786
Danilo in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: Pre K
Danilo lights up when he gets to color after watching his favorite cartoons, and he’s been working hard at school on reading and writing. Even though his words don’t always come out clearly, he’s determined to tell you what he learned and to retell little adventures, like his rare visit to see his grandmother, aunt, and cousin in another city. At home he’s starting to share his opinions more and join family conversations in his own way, changing course when he needs to. He’s also been learning songs about Jesus and talks about God as the Creator, while his family hopes for peace and love at home.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26787
Rey in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: Pre K
Rey is happiest when he’s lining up his toy cars, especially Lightning McQueen, and making room for a few toy horses, too. In Peru, he loved a summer beach day building in the sand with his cousin, and he still talks about the day they went horseback riding together, even though it was hard for him to say goodbye when his cousin moved away. His words can be difficult to understand at times, but he’s quick to invite other kids to play, and his smile does most of the talking. Kindergarten is new for him, and he needs a little help in some subjects, but he’s been growing in patience as he learns to draw, paint, and keep his schoolwork more organized. He’s also learning that Jesus is the Savior who cares for His sheep.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26788
Edison in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: Pre K
Edison lights up when there’s something to build and shape, whether he’s rolling modeling clay in his hands or pushing his little cars along the floor. At school, he’s often the first to scoot over to other kids to play, and he’s working on fine motor skills for drawing and coloring, though he still needs a little extra help in some subjects. His family says one of his favorite days this year was a trip to the beach, where he dug and played in the sand, and at home he loves balloon games with Dad and painting time with Mom. When Mom has to leave for work, he can get very sad and cry, and because his speech is still developing, it can be hard for him to say what he’s feeling. Edison is learning that God is great and that Jesus died and rose again to bring salvation, and his family hopes to grow closer to God and know Christ.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26789
Lizzy in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: Pre K
Lizzy lights up when she gets to paint with tempera paints or shape little creations out of flour and modeling clay. On her first day of preschool, she felt comfortable knowing her mom was at the same school, and she’s been keeping up well with her lessons as she starts using longer sentences to share what she likes and what she’s thinking. She’s the youngest of three daughters, and she loves when the whole family sits down to eat together, though it’s still hard for her each time her dad leaves for work because she wants to stay and play with him. A favorite memory this year was a family trip to a farm where she rode a horse, and she’ll tell you she hopes her family can have a farm with lots of horses one day.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26790
Ana in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: Pre K
Ana loves lining up her dolls and stuffed animals, then inviting her little sister to play right alongside her. Since starting preschool in Peru, she’s been learning good habits and often comes home happy, showing more responsibility in small ways at home too. Her teachers say she’s doing very well and improving in reading and writing, even though her spoken language is still limited and she sometimes has trouble getting her words out clearly. When her mom has needed to be at the hospital with her baby sister, Ana has needed extra time and reassurance, and she’s been learning Bible stories like Noah and practicing what Jesus teaches about speaking the truth.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26791
Kaisy in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: Pre K
Kaisy loves lining up her dolls beside her mom and “feeding” them pretend meals, then singing a little song together. At preschool she’s doing well in her lessons, and she’s starting to play with other children now, even after a hard beginning when she cried at drop-off and missed the aunt who used to care for her at home. Her words are still limited, but she shows respect in sweet ways, like greeting adults politely and trying to follow directions. She’s been especially happy this year with the new baby cousin she adores, and she’s learning that God is the Creator, and to pray and give thanks before meals.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26792
Eliot in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: Pre K
Eliot can turn a handful of Legos into a spaceship one minute and a little house the next, and he loves setting up Paw Patrol pups and toy cars for make-believe rescues. Starting school has been a big win for him this year, and he’s doing well, growing in reading and writing as he learns and plays with friends. He still talks about Christmas and the dinosaur train he received, and about the day he got to go to the zoo. With his family moving to a new part of town and his allergies bothering him lately, he’s learning that “Jesus heals,” and he’s been practicing telling other kids about Him and helping them learn, too. Eliot was born in Peru to immigrant parents and hasn’t met his grandparents or other relatives in person yet, so you can pray for his health and for the chance to finally meet his extended family face to face.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26793
Briella in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: Pre K
Briella loves lining up her dolls for “house,” and then playing ballerinas with her sister, twirling around the room. This year she even got to travel to Puno to visit her maternal grandparents, and you can tell she enjoys a little adventure and seeing new places. At school she’s keeping up with her lessons and practicing doing things on her own, like getting dressed and putting away her belongings. She’s also learning that God is the Creator of all things and that Jesus teaches us to pray, and she’d be happy if her mom had sports shoes and the family could share some chocolates together.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26794
Dana in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: Pre K
Dana loves pretending she’s cooking a big meal in her play kitchen, and she’ll break into dancing and singing when her sister joins in. As the youngest in her family in Peru, she says she wants to give her family lots of hugs, and she’s learning at school to write her letters while keeping up well with her lessons. She’s been practicing being kind like Jesus by choosing not to push others, and she’s learning to pray too. This year she smiled about a family trip to Chapi and a day at the beach, but Christmas felt hard for her because Santa didn’t come, so please pray for her family’s health.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26795
Dara in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: Pre K
Dara loves hopping on her bike and heading out to the soccer field to play with her dad, and at home she’ll set up her playhouse and make up little scenes of her own. At school she’s keeping up with her lessons, and she was excited to learn to draw a rabbit. Homework can be hard for her to finish, especially when she’d rather be outside playing with her family at the park. Dara is learning to be kind like Jesus and to love others, and her family would appreciate prayer that God would reveal Himself to them as her mom adjusts after quitting her job.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26796
Victoria in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: Pre K
Victoria loves painting with watercolors, and she can spend a long time carefully brushing on color before switching to pretending she’s a princess at home. She’s a gentle little girl, and it shows when she’s baking cookies with Mom or taking a quiet walk, staying close and watching everything around her. When her dad comes home from work every couple of weeks, she lights up and seems more confident, but when he has to leave for several days on business, she often gets very quiet and discouraged. At school she’s keeping up with her lessons, using her words to share ideas more clearly and building her fine-motor skills, and she’s learning that God is real and that Jesus loves her.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26797
Asiri in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: Pre K
Asiri loves playing with her dolls and digging in the school sandbox, and she’s happiest when she gets to go for a walk with her family in Peru. At school she’s doing very well, and her teachers have seen real improvement in her reading and writing as she practices sitting properly and listening carefully. When her mom had facial paralysis, Asiri noticed right away and stayed close, especially with so many arguments at home tied to her older sister’s behavior. She’s been learning that “Jesus will always be in our hearts,” and she repeats what she’s been taught about obeying at home and at school, because what she wants most is “peace and love in our home.”
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26798
Alberth in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: Pre K
Alberth can stay busy for a long time lining up his toy cars and building tall towers with his blocks, then shifting over to dancing and singing. Even with speech difficulties, he’s been working hard this year to communicate more clearly, and it’s helped him make new friends at school. He took a fall at school, but he kept showing up and trying again, especially in the subjects where he needs a little extra help. At home, Alberth loves sharing meals with his family, and they’re hoping for peace and love in their home as he learns to pray and be thankful every day.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26799
Israel in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: Pre K
Israel loves to draw and paint, and he can stay busy for a long time building with blocks and trying new ideas. Since he started preschool this year, he was very happy, and he’s been keeping up with his lessons, even as he works through difficulties with spoken language. He was proud to learn to write his name all by himself, and you can see his determination when he won’t stop until he gets the letters right. Israel is also learning that Jesus is our protector, and he’s putting that into practice by trying to behave well and treat others well as he hopes for peace and love at home.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26800
Vicente in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: Pre K
Vicente is happiest when he’s on the move, racing his little cars, hopping on his bike, or helping take care of the animals at home. He loved getting to travel during the holidays, and he’ll happily watch a movie with family or friends when it’s time to slow down. When it’s time to put toys away, big feelings can take over, and he’s still learning how to calm down and listen. At school he needs a little help in some subjects, and he’s been practicing how to share while learning to be kind like Jesus and to love others.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26801
Yuriana in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: Pre K
Yuriana lights up when she gets to visit friends and go horseback riding, and she’s just as happy helping her mom at home or stopping by her cousin’s house. At school, she’s been keeping up with her lessons and feels proud of what she’s learning in math, and she says she wants to become a doctor when she grows up. She often notices when someone needs a hand and steps in to help, but she’s also very sensitive and sometimes ends up in tears in class. After a fight, her dad left home for a time and later came back, so please pray for her parents to grow in love for one another and for their family, and Yuriana thanks God that He is in our hearts and helps her be kind to others.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26802
Belen in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: Pre K
Belen loves setting up her dollhouse and “cooking” for her dolls, and she’s quick to invite her brother to play with her. After her first days of preschool, she comes home excited to tell everyone what she learned, especially that she can recognize numbers up to 11 and count all the way to 20. She’s doing very well in class and is making steady progress in reading and writing, and her teachers have noticed she’s been much more engaged since her parents reconciled. On Sundays, Belen soaks up time with her dad on walks to the park, and she’s been learning about Jesus as God and practicing what He teaches her about using gentle hands and not hurting others.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26803
Mia in Peru
Gender: Female
Grade: Pre K
Mia loves the rush of rolling fast on her roller skates or zipping along on her scooter, especially when the family goes on trips or meets up with cousins to play. She’s learning to keep her things organized at school, and she’s doing well in her classes. Mia lives with her grandparents, aunts, and uncles, and her paternal grandfather is her legal guardian while her dad works far away and her mom doesn’t live with her, which can make her sad when she thinks about her. She enjoys going to the park and the pool, and she likes praying and singing to Jesus, then sharing with her grandparents what she’s learning about Him as Savior while her family prays for peace and love at home.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26804
Jesús in Peru
Gender: Male
Grade: Pre K
Jesús loves to dance, and he can spend a long time rolling his toy cars and lining them up in a careful row. He’s nonverbal and has Down syndrome, but he connects in sweet ways, running in for hugs, playing close by, and warming up when he feels safe, even though he got very shy and hid during his birthday party. This year he started kindergarten and also moved to a new house, and he needs a little extra help with some subjects, but he’s growing more independent with getting dressed and taking care of his hygiene, and his family is praying that he’ll be able to speak and share his needs, and at school he’s learning that Jesus is the Savior and that he can pray.
Sponsorship Code: PEMM-26805