LA TINGUIÑA SCHOOL DEDICATED

In late December, Maranatha leadership participated in the dedication of the brand new La Tinguiña Adventist School in the town of Ica, Peru. Maranatha constructed a large 8-classroom structure called an Education and Evangelism Center, which includes administrative offices and a central meeting space for assemblies. The joyous day was an exercise in patience for all involved, from the local congregation, which has longed to see their dream come to life for decades, to Maranatha’s in-country crew, which was forced to wait helplessly in 2020 as the site sat idle for months during strict

COVID lockdowns.

As restrictions eased, Maranatha’s team began to resume the work, and eventually volunteer groups came through Ica to help build up the block walls of the structure. After enclosing the campus with a perimeter wall and gate and providing landscaping, La Tinguiña was ready for dedication. “This school is a testament to the determination of local church members who have prayed for this day for years,” said Maranatha’s vice president of projects, Kyle Fiess. “It is especially gratifying for our team in Peru that endured long periods of waiting throughout COVID. To finally be able to hand it over to this community is a truly special day.”

The dedication ceremony included top Seventh-day Adventist leadership in Peru, and featured four baptisms. With the new campus complete, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Peru looks forward to the connections the school will build with the community. Classes started in March 2023, and school officials report that they are already nearly at full capacity.