I’m deeply grateful for the unwavering support you’ve provided during the GLS event in Iquitos. It never ceases to amaze me how each event tends to surpass our wildest expectations, a testament to the divine orchestration at work. The journey from our humble beginnings with 35 participants in 2022, to a staggering 250 attendees this ... Read more
I’m deeply grateful for the unwavering support you’ve provided during the GLS event in Iquitos. It never ceases to amaze me how each event tends to surpass our wildest expectations, a testament to the divine orchestration at work. The journey from our humble beginnings with 35 participants in 2022, to a staggering 250 attendees this year, is a heartening story of growth and commitment. What truly moves me is not just the filled auditorium, but the shared aspiration of these attendees to become leaders of integrity. Witnessing the majority of these attendees being young, eager to learn and grow, is an affirmation of our vision. Your continued prayers and support have been instrumental in this journey, and for that, I remain profoundly thankful. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1458" src="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25/march-2024-audience.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25/march-2024-audience.jpg 1000w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25/march-2024-audience-300x200.jpg 300w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25/march-2024-audience-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />
JungleMaster would like to invite you in for a time of prayer. This coming February 23rd and 24th we will be hosting The Global Leadership Summit in Iquitos, Peru. This is the third year we are bringing the Summit to Iquitos but it’s the first year we are partnering with a church in Iquitos. The ... Read more
JungleMaster would like to invite you in for a time of prayer. This coming February 23rd and 24th we will be hosting The Global Leadership Summit in Iquitos, Peru. This is the third year we are bringing the Summit to Iquitos but it’s the first year we are partnering with a church in Iquitos. The last two years have been “pilot” summits, but this year will be the first fully produced and first summit that we are asking participants to pay a small entrance fee. Please be praying that the hosts and support teams can have peace throughout the event as well as a spirit of unity. It’s easy during events like these to become focused on the numbers of attendees and we can become discouraged because we have in “our” minds what numbers should be met but pray that we can stay focused that God will bring the perfect number of participants and even if that number isn’t what we have in mind we know it’s God’s number and not ours. Pray for safe flights for the team coming from Lima. Pray for the participants that will be traveling in from the river communities as well as from Nauta. We give all the glory to God of what comes through this event and pray that all involved with feel the awesome wonder of the Holy Spirit during this time. God bless you our faithful supporters! Without your Prayer, Partnership and Participation none of this would be possible.
IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! As we wrap up 2023 and begin to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we want to invite you, our partners, to join us in celebrating what God has been doing through JungleMaster Ministries. As I spent time in prayer and reflection of what God has been doing here in the ... Read more
IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! As we wrap up 2023 and begin to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we want to invite you, our partners, to join us in celebrating what God has been doing through JungleMaster Ministries. As I spent time in prayer and reflection of what God has been doing here in the jungle, I couldn’t help but hear the voice of JungleMaster’s founder, Tom Clark, saying, “If at some point we fail to put the ministry into the local leaders’ hands, we will have failed at our mission.” As the current President and leader of JungleMaster Ministries, these words from Tom are cemented in my mind and are always at the forefront of my thoughts as we develop projects and look for local ministries to partner with. It is abundantly clear that through the focused vision and strong leadership of Abraham, who is shepherding the church Monte De Sinai in Santa Rita, that the church is becoming focused on servant mission and that “church” doesn’t just happen within the four walls of a building. Over the last two years, with the financial support of JungleMaster, they have built small “missionary” houses in two river villages, and they are now sending missionaries from their church to start developing leaders in those villages. This is exactly what Tom was talking about! We are getting to see his vision come to fruition! What a time to celebrate and thank God for what is happening on the river! Many of you may be aware of the Global Leadership Summit, a high caliber leadership conference held every year in Chicago and broadcast through hundreds of churches. Attendees always glean a ton from the speakers. When I began the planning phases for the first conference in 2022, I had no idea if anyone was even going to come. I was praying about it, and God spoke to me saying, “Why do you worry about how many will come? I prompted you to bring the conference to the jungle, and you have faithfully done that. Now it is my turn to bring the people who need to be there.” I felt like God was saying to me in a God way, “Stay in your lane, son. I’ve got this”. Hearing this really gave me the freedom to focus on my part of the conference. I can remember having peace, thinking, “Well, if it’s just me sitting in this conference watching the speakers, well, I guess I know who God really thought needed it.” In that first year we had 35 attendees. The next year, in February of 2023, 100 people came from the river, Nauta, and Iquitos to attend a GSL in Iquitos. We are already in the planning stages for our 3rd conference, to be held at one of the larger churches in Iquitos in February of 2024. The pastor of that church, a past conference attendee, will be partnering with us on that event, and believes the event could have attendance as high as 1000! Praise God! 2023 brought us into a very important planning phase at the “El Faro” (translated “The Lighthouse”) training school project. This phase, although very exciting for me, has been time-consuming. There have been lots of meetings with engineers and architects, as well as soil studies, to create plans for building structures, water systems, and electrical distribution. We know that to have a successful project, we must have a clear, well-developed plan. We have a solid plan in our hands at this point that is undergoing review. Though busy with meetings and planning, I did have some time to sit with God and reflect on the progress we had made over the last two years. I’m so thankful for this time, as God revealed a few things to me. As we began developing the property in 2021, I was thinking in a logical sense and had broken the development into two sequential parts. First would be the construction phase. Following that would be the “teaching and discipling” part. It all made perfect sense in my mind. But I’d missed one crucial truth, and God very gently reminded me of this. The “teaching and discipling” part began the very first day we put a shovel in the ground. I had hired a small team to help me start the development. Working with this team, I realized that God wasn’t going to allow me to wait until the buildings were done and I was ready. No, the discipling started when the team began working together. In the short 2 ó years we have been developing the project, the opportunities I’ve had to share, discuss, and model the life of Christ have been incredible. When we purchased a small excavator to help with the construction, I took Alex, one of our workers, with me to Lima for the initial negotiation and inspection of the machine, as he is interested in business administration. When it came time for the final negotiation in Iquitos, I let Alex do the negotiating. He got nervous and made some errors, but nothing that I couldn’t repair, as I was sitting by his side. Wow, though, what an opportunity to be beside Alex while he executed his first equipment purchase! Of course, afterwards I was able to joke with him and talk to him about what an opportunity God had given both of us to learn together. When we left that office, you could clearly see by the smile on his face the confidence he felt. I saw early on that I was the only one qualified to operate this new small excavator, and I recognized it as another opportunity that could be shared with the construction team that we were developing. I found an operator’s class in Iquitos, and two of our team members decided that they would love to take it. Now we have two new guys operating the excavator, something they told me that, even in their wildest dreams, they never imagined they would do! This gives me an opening to share with them about God, how He gives us opportunities, and how we have the responsibility to walk, by faith, through those doors of opportunity. As we look back on what God has accomplished in 2023 through your prayers and through your generous contributions to JungleMaster Ministries, we are so very grateful. We humbly ask for your continued partnership with us in 2024 as we take more steps toward our goal of putting the ministry into the hands of the locals. And if you have a desire to participate in the work we are doing here, please reach out to us! Thank you so much! A blessed Christmas to all From Joel, Amy, and Carmen McGee
DID YOU KNOW? The McGees have a PO box in Peru where they can receive letters, cards, or gift packages! If you would like to send them something once they’re back in Nauta, you can mail it to:Joel & Amy McGeeJr Arica 402 MaynasApto #156Iquitos-Loreto, Peru A MCGEE FAMILY UPDATE by Joel McGee We have ... Read more
<section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2c673a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="2c673a6" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"fa651df","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> <img decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" src="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/mcgees-family-t-shirts-768x1024.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-833" alt="" srcset="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/mcgees-family-t-shirts-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/mcgees-family-t-shirts-225x300.jpg 225w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/mcgees-family-t-shirts.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> DID YOU KNOW? The McGees have a PO box in Peru where they can receive letters, cards, or gift packages! If you would like to send them something once they’re back in Nauta, you can mail it to: Joel & Amy McGee Jr Arica 402 Maynas Apto #156 Iquitos-Loreto, Peru <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49e216c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="49e216c" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"b2f2fbd","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8fdde22 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="8fdde22" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"a6fdcbc","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> A MCGEE FAMILY UPDATE by Joel McGee <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cdef198 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="cdef198" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"4f165c0","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> We have certainly been looking forward to the day when we will be able to go back to the place where we feel God has placed us! And that day has finally come! On December 16th we will be returning to our home in Nauta! Our family has been well cared for throughout the nine months we’ve been in the States. God has given us the chance to rest and heal from some of the challenges of living in a different culture. We’ve had some good times traveling, serving together, and connecting with extended family and friends. But we’ve also had some challenges. Not having a place to really call home has been hard. And we’ve had to deal with many other difficult family issues, as well. I would never try to say that I know what God is up to, but I do like to ponder at times. As I’ve thought about the Pandemic and all of the missionaries I know personally who have had to leave their field and return to their passport country (many of these being from the U.S.) I can’t help but think, “Has there ever been a time when we’ve needed missionaries to spread the Gospel in the U.S. more than we do right now?” Of course, I have no idea what God is up to, but I do know that he will use it all for His Glory, and that puts a smile on my face. Again, thank you so much for your generous support, not only financially, but through your prayers, as well! <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1515439 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="1515439" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"e626426","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a288e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="5a288e3" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"cff30ca","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> <img decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/roof-repair-1024x1024.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-834" alt="" srcset="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/roof-repair-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/roof-repair-300x300.jpg 300w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/roof-repair-150x150.jpg 150w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/roof-repair-768x768.jpg 768w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/roof-repair.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/on-roof-1024x1024.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-835" alt="" srcset="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/on-roof-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/on-roof-300x300.jpg 300w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/on-roof-150x150.jpg 150w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/on-roof-768x768.jpg 768w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/on-roof.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0d8f166 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="0d8f166" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"3dd2e56","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> Following Hurricanes Laura and Delta, Amy, Carmen, and Joel had the privilege of traveling to Louisiana to volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse. Joel is pictured above, working on the roof of a house. <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8c849da elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="8c849da" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"b1901ec","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a700a3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="9a700a3" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"a9b33d3","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> LEANING ON OTHERS by Joel McGee <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c8e15b3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="c8e15b3" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"14ab5ab","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 has looked very different this year for JungleMaster Ministries. Because my family has been stuck in the States since March, unable to return home to Peru, the ministry has had to lean heavily on the relationships that Amy, Carmen, and I have built during our years of living in Nauta. I’d like to share a little bit about several of these relationships and what has been accomplished through them. We’ve leaned heavily on our good friend, Laura, a missionary from England who lives in Nauta. She has helped us to handle JungleMaster’s in-country financial business, as we have not been able to be there to manage these tasks ourselves. We are so extremely blessed to have this relationship. We are also blessed with the relationship of our brother, Keny, who is Peruvian and lives in Iquitos. We leaned upon Keny this year when the people of Santa Rita ran out of many of their daily use medications during the pandemic. The Mayor of the town had gone to find more, but when he still hadn’t returned, they contacted us. Keny, who has many connections in Lima, was able to locate, purchase, and transport the needed medicines from Lima to the medical clinic in Santa Rita. We continue to be blessed through the relationships with the many Peruvian pastors we have worked with. Through their churches, many of them helped distribute food to people who couldn’t work because of the COVID-19 lockdown. Some of the latest and most exciting news from the jungle is the recent anniversary celebration at Monte de Sinai Church in Santa Rita, where Abram, longtime friend and partner of JungleMaster, is pastor. Several couples were wed in Godly marriages during this anniversary event. We can’t help but be extremely excited that God’s redemptive grace is being lived out in some of these couples. Abram shared that the healing and forgiveness that some of these couples had experienced in their broken relationships, and their desire to enter into godly marriages, is a miracle; a true testament to God’s faithfulness, as well as to the faithfulness and hard work of these couples. Praise God! Amy, Carmen, and I can’t wait to get back to Nauta, but we are so thankful for these relationships, and others, which have allowed the ministry to continue in our absence! We’re also thankful for your generous, on-going support during these challenging times! Your prayers and financial gifts are so appreciated! <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f477b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="6f477b2" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"55bed0d","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ada4d3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="3ada4d3" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"1112f6c","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="580" height="581" src="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/wedding.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-836" alt="" srcset="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/wedding.jpg 580w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/wedding-300x300.jpg 300w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/wedding-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" /> A wedding during the anniversary celebration <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="860" height="860" src="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/sinai-church.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-837" alt="" srcset="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/sinai-church.jpg 860w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/sinai-church-300x300.jpg 300w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/sinai-church-150x150.jpg 150w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28/sinai-church-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px" /> At Monte de Sinai Church in Santa Rita <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3783f97 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="3783f97" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"0741c5d","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e7608b4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="e7608b4" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"98e8763","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> Prayer & Praises: Praise that God has continued to provide for the needs of the ministry in Peru while the McGees have been here in the States Praise that the McGee family will finally be able to return to Peru on December 16th Please pray for safe and uncomplicated travels for them. Please pray for a smooth transition for Joel, Amy, and Carmen back into life and ministry in the Amazon. Please pray for the funds needed to sustain this ministry. Please pray that God will provide Christian fellowship in Nauta for the McGees. Their friend, Laura, who has been meeting that need, will be moving out of the area in May. <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bce398a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="bce398a" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"1e2d36b","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5893d58 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="5893d58" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"7e6036b","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> THANK YOU! <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-568ca0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="568ca0f" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"785e561","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> As we all know, 2020 has been an extremely different year, but we can cling to this promise given to us from the apostle Paul in the book of Philippians: “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” That verse is so calming for me, especially during our earthly trials, knowing that God will carry on His work. We want to extend our heartfelt thank you to each of you for standing together with us during this year. Your continued prayers and support have brought help and hope to our brothers and sisters in Peru during a time of uncertainty for all of us. <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77986f7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="77986f7" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section" data-settings="{"jet_parallax_layout_list":[{"jet_parallax_layout_image":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"_id":"9753696","jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile":{"url":"","id":"","size":""},"jet_parallax_layout_speed":{"unit":"%","size":50,"sizes":[]},"jet_parallax_layout_type":"scroll","jet_parallax_layout_direction":"1","jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction":null,"jet_parallax_layout_z_index":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y":50,"jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size":"auto","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet":"","jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile":"","jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop":"transform","jet_parallax_layout_on":["desktop","tablet"]}]}"> CLICK HERE TO DONATE
We recently received news and pictures of a baptism that was held in the village of Atenas! Atenas is located about 20 minutes up river from Santa Rita. The church “Monte de Sinai” of Santa Rita along with the church “La Hermosa” of Atenas came together to support each other during this baptism. So exciting ... Read more
We recently received news and pictures of a baptism that was held in the village of Atenas! Atenas is located about 20 minutes up river from Santa Rita. The church “Monte de Sinai” of Santa Rita along with the church “La Hermosa” of Atenas came together to support each other during this baptism. So exciting to see churches working together supporting new followers of Jesus Christ as they make there public declaration. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-779" src="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-2-300x146.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="146" srcset="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-2-300x146.jpg 300w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-2-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-2-768x373.jpg 768w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-2.jpg 1316w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-780" src="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-3-300x146.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="146" srcset="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-3-300x146.jpg 300w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-3-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-3-768x373.jpg 768w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-3.jpg 1316w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-781" src="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-1-300x146.png" alt="" width="300" height="146" srcset="https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-1-300x146.png 300w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-1-1024x498.png 1024w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-1-768x373.png 768w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-1-1536x746.png 1536w, https://junglemaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04/Atenas-baptism-1.png 1599w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />
Travel adventures and thanking God for problems?
Here is a video of me giving a Facebook live update for our sending church. It’s a bit lengthy but it sure speaks of God’s sovereign love for his children even while they are stomping their feet and throwing a tantrum. I hope you enjoy
Today, I will be travelling back to the States for a quick two-week visit. With all the issues concerning the Corona Virus, I would much appreciate prayers for smooth travels. I will be In Bellingham visiting my mom who has had some serious struggles with her health lately. Please be praying for my travels as ... Read more
Today, I will be travelling back to the States for a quick two-week visit. With all the issues concerning the Corona Virus, I would much appreciate prayers for smooth travels. I will be In Bellingham visiting my mom who has had some serious struggles with her health lately. Please be praying for my travels as well as for my mom. I have comfort in knowing God has given me the wisdom to make the right decisions during my travel and He has the ultimate plan. Thanks, Joel
For the last two years, Pastor Francisco (president of the cofraternity as well as the Pastor in Atenas) has been struggling with his vision in his left eye. Towards the end of 2019 Francisco asked JungleMaster if it would be possible to help him with the expenses of eye surgery and new eyeglasses. This was ... Read more
For the last two years, Pastor Francisco (president of the cofraternity as well as the Pastor in Atenas) has been struggling with his vision in his left eye. Towards the end of 2019 Francisco asked JungleMaster if it would be possible to help him with the expenses of eye surgery and new eyeglasses. This was an easy decision for me to make. Of course, we would help him. In February he had his operation and had to stay in Iquitos for a few weeks while he recuperated and had some follow up appointments. Last night Francisco, his wife Sonya, and his son Bretan stayed with us in Nauta on there way back to Atenas. Pastor Francisco was extremely grateful to JungleMaster for helping him with this gift of sight and also wanted to make sure I let all the supporters know that he wanted to say “Thank You” to all who graciously give and support JungleMaster. I would also like to personally thank all of our supporters for allowing us to continue to support these pastors as they fulfill their calling to bring the Love of Christ to the lost.
JungleMaster Ministries, along with Pastor William, are very excited about the interest that we have gotten from the archery program that we started last year. The basis of the plan was to get youth passionate about a sport where they could learn self-discipline, self-focus, and structure. All the things that we need to focus on ... Read more
JungleMaster Ministries, along with Pastor William, are very excited about the interest that we have gotten from the archery program that we started last year. The basis of the plan was to get youth passionate about a sport where they could learn self-discipline, self-focus, and structure. All the things that we need to focus on to have a good relationship with Jesus Christ. We have based this program around the Centershot Ministry archery program that many churches in the States are using. Make sure to watch the short video of archery in Nauta. So far, there has been a lot of excitement around this program here in Nauta. This year during the school vacation, which happens here from December through March, we have have been running an archery camp every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for any youth that wants to join. We have had a consistent number of participants who have participated in this camp. The camp has been held at Pastor Williams church and gives the youth not only an opportunity to practice archery but also provides the church with an opportunity to show and model the love of Christ to the youth. We have been invited by the local education department to teach archery in the physical education program in the schools here in Nauta. We are in talks right now discussing what this relationship would consist of. April will be the anniversary of Nauta. Usually, this is a month-long celebration with many different events and activities. The month of activities culminates in the last week of the month with many different types of exhibitions and fun activities. Examples include canoe races, peque peque boat races, traditional events, cultural exhibits, and things of this variety. Pastor William has been in talks with the officials in charge of putting together the anniversary program, and they invited us to put on an archery exhibition. At the same time that these conversations had been taking place, we had also been in contact with the Peruvian Archery Federation about the possibility of joining with them and forming an “archery club” here in Nauta. It was during these conversations that we invited the Federation to bring a few representatives from the Federation to come and join in with the exhibition in April here in Nauta. JungleMaster Ministries has helped pay for the plane tickets for the President, trainer as well as one of the women that participated in the Pan American games last year! As you can imagine, we are incredibly excited about how God has been orchestrating all the pieces and love how God can give us a vision and passion, and all we have to do is start walking out the steps that he lays in front of us. As always, though with these kinds of things, there are still costs involved. We initially brought with us ten fiberglass recurve bows eight being right-handed and two left-handed. Along with these, we had two Genesis compound bows donated. We need to purchase at least three more left-handed recurves as well as the ongoing cost of targets, arrows, and miscellaneous items that get worn and need replacing with a program like this. Along with these costs is the expense of inviting the Peruvian Federation to Nauta. The Federation participants have accepted our invitation but, they have asked if we could help cover the expenses of their flights and transportation to Nauta. New left-handed bows and misc. equipment $600 Membership to join the Peruvian Federation $200 Flights for Peruvian Federation members to Nauta $400 The total cost we need to raise to help cover the upcoming expenses for this project is $1200. As always, there are three very practical and easy ways to join us in any of our projects. Prayer, funding, or come to Nauta and see what it is we are doing, or perhaps you’d like to do all three. Oops, that was four ways. Ok, how do you do these? 1-Prayer, well, I hope you’re doing this for us anyways. 2-Funding, go to our donate page at our website www.junglemaster.org or send a check to our address: PO box 29868 Bellingham, Wa 98228 3-You want to come to Nauta? Awesome, send me a message through our contact page at our website www.junglemaster.org and we”ll talk.
Abram’s mother in law has been recuperating and regaining strength so they have been able to bring her back to Santa Rita! She is continuing to heal, gain strength and has even been getting out and about a bit. Abram wanted me to pass along a note saying to you; Thank you so much for ... Read more
Abram’s mother in law has been recuperating and regaining strength so they have been able to bring her back to Santa Rita! She is continuing to heal, gain strength and has even been getting out and about a bit. Abram wanted me to pass along a note saying to you; Thank you so much for all the prayers through this time. Thank you for all the prayers!