Cross The Frontier

What is Holding You Back?

Chip — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:49:06 +0000

Be a Part of the Solution

We named our ministry “Cross The Frontier” for a reason. There are so many barriers that can hold a person back from being all that God would have them to be. We are able to provide a place of ministry for people who will be glad that they have met you. You will love people and serve people and in the process, probably have a great time doing it. If you were able to go, what is the one thing you would love to do in Peru this summer? Please hit the comments button and tell us. You might just find yourself getting a little closer to going!

A Christmas Gift

Chip — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:55:21 +0000

Are you looking for a way to let family and friends know what you would like for Christmas? If want you really want is financial help for a mission trip, let them see this video. Let them see just a sneak peak into what awaits you in Peru this summer. Like getting a bike on a snowy December day, you can wait a little bit to take your ride. It will be well worth it!

Going Hollywood

Chip — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:03:48 +0000

Well, not quite Hollywood, but I am being interviewed for a feature length documentary about poverty in Peru. The film, called “El Milagro” is about the problems of poverty and child labor in Peru. In particular, there are families and children who live inside of the city dump, sorting through piles of regular garbage and hospital waste. They live and work and breathe in the smoke of burning piles of filth.

I took the producer and crew to the Valley of the Enchanted Lion and talked about that community’s ingenious solutions to their problems. Along with that, I also spoke about why evangelical Christians and small struggling churches would sacrifice to feed the poor and start schools and bring in volunteer medical teams. It is that a Christian has Christ as their savior, but also as their example. We believe that he would be there, feeding, clothing, and taking them in his arms.

When I spoke to the community this morning, I told them that I had tried to bring in a team that would help them, on this very day and that the team fell through. Instead, through this film, they get to be a blessing to others. People in other latin American countries will see their example and be encouraged. Perhaps people in Africa or India will do the same. We look forward to seeing what God continues to unfold.

As Chip looks on, the people of the Valley show the film's producer how they built the 4.5 mile pipeline from discarded bottles

Lights! Camera! Action! The film "El Milagro" or "The Miracle" should hit European theaters in January as a feature film documentary. It is produced by Salomon Shang.

In 2000, we were part of a team that helped the village get an 80 meter (260 feet) deep well. A few years ago, needing more water, they dug another well...by hand. It is 47 meters deep or about 15 stories down!

Thomas was having fun with the camera and shot through the remnants of the pop bottle pipeline. Kind of a James Bond meets Indiana Jones at the all you can eat buffet kind of picture.

Grand Canyon University student and extraordinary son, Matthew Lamca helps the crew to set up for the next shot as Salomon and I chat in the background. It was a beautiful day.

The film crew was great. Sergio is hoisting 50 plus pounds of camera on his shoulder. He was a combat photographer in the Spanish army, yet was deeply moved by what he saw in Peru.

We Aren’t Making This Stuff Up

Chip — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:51:32 +0000

I love Peru and I love Peruvians, but you cannot love someone without knowing the good, the bad and the, well… this kind of thing. I don’t know how many times I have been in a taxi reversing on a one way street, but the taxi driver felt justified since his headlights were still pointed in the direction indicated. This is a real news story that was not doctored. Enjoy

Slide Show of the Grand Canyon University Trip

Chip — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:00:38 +0000

So, you talked to people about Jesus, washed hair, took family pictures, shared preventative health information, visited a village that all turned out to meet you, crossed a river on a swinging bridge, sang “Happy Birthday” a few dozen times, ate amazing food (and often), visited an ancient ruin, met new people, had God stretch you in ways you could not imagine…what’s next? Peru 2012! Plan now to be a part of what God does next.

Erica’s Message

Chip — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:31:55 +0000

Intended for the Church At Arrowhead in Glendale, Arizona, but appropriate for all of us to hear

Rhythm

Chip — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:29:14 +0000

Fruit Stand Fun

Chip — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:53:39 +0000

Hard Living Mission Trip July 28th!!!

Chip — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:16:17 +0000

Could you live in a tent for a week? Eat what you are offered? Shower at the end of the trip? Provide basic help in gardening or mechanics that could change the life of a village?

If you answered yes and you are available from July 28th to August 9th, we are looking for a few good men. If you can go, or better yet, you can form a team of 4 to 5, email us now at go@CrossTheFrontier.com We will provide Americans who speak Spanish and the community will take good care of you. The price will be determined by the final makeup of the team, but expect around $2200

This is an unusual opportunity for unusual men.

The village has limited water, but needs help from talented, ingenious persons who can help them to thrive.

Streams in the Desert

Chip — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:53:02 +0000

We called it the “River of Inca Kola.”. Some 56,000 of Peru’s favorite soft drink bottles were recycled to form a 4.5 mile water line in the desert northeast of Trujillo. I filmed and photographed the pipeline in 2000 and the story was picked up by the news and that allowed us to encourage the find people at Inca Kola to sponsor the digging of a 272 foot well.