And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature”. Mark 16:15

Daniel and Mattie Melendez

WHERE WE ARE We are presently living and serving the Lord in Tarapoto, Peru. Our mission is to plant Bible churches in Peru. Tarapoto is a jungle city in Peru. We are surrounded by green mountains, tropical fruit trees, rushing rivers and lots of dust. The climate is hot and sunny, and the down-pouring rain showers are our only relief from the heat. The earth produces fruits and vegetables all year round, and every day is summer

THE PEOPLE HERE  Tarapoto has a population of 120,000 people. The main spoken language is Spanish, and the most prominent religions are Catholicism, and Jehovah’s Witnesses. The people also are very caught up in traditions and superstitions that fill their minds with things that are contrary to God’s Word. Though in general the people are very friendly and nice, when it comes to the Gospel their hearts are very hard. Of course this is not always the case, but it is true in most cases. Those with religious backgrounds cannot accept God’s gift of salvation. They want to try to get to God by their own works and merits. They need the Lord.

OUR MISSION –WHAT WE DO Our mission is to plant Bible churches, preach the Gospel, and disciple the believers.  Right now we are serving the Lord in the Community Bible church. This church was planted by other missionaries from TBM five years ago. Now, we are working alongside other missionaries to help strengthen, edify and grow this church.  We are involved in various ministries, including adults, teens and children.  Our focus is on teaching the Word of God. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.                                                                          Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

PRAYER REQUESTS: ·         For our spiritual growth, and our marriage ·         For wisdom and patience in the ministry ·         For the spiritual growth of the church ·         For our ministry team, that we may work under God’s guidance ·         For our our financial support, we are presently at 25%

Contact information Daniel and Mattie Melendez Tentmakers Bible Mission, Inc. P.O. Box 160 401B Highway 151 LaGrange, WY 82221 Our Peruvian address 181 Jr. Oscar R. Benavides Morales San Martin Peru Phone:011-51-42-796396 danielandmattie@gmail.com www.tentmakersbiblemission.org/searchmissions.php?country=Peruandmattie@gmail.com