Nueva Vida, Peru
Sharing the Gospel Beyond Aberdeen
Across the Iquitos region of Peru, the ministry of Nueva Vida is bringing hope and transformation to countless lives. With four church locations, we’re not just sharing the gospel, we’re investing in the future of their communities—one child, one family, one life at a time.
• La Unión
• Los Delfines
• Ventanilla
• Anguilla
Each week, children gather at the Sunshine Kid’s Club to experience God’s love, receive homework help through our After-School Resources, and older youth take part in Purity Classes to build confidence in facing challenges. Those committed to their faith join Youth Group for fellowship and growth, with the year culminating in a joyful Christmas celebration where members reflect on Christ’s birth and receive gifts, often the only ones they’ll get.
Sunshine Kid’s Club Programs
Bible Investigations
Saturday children’s church is the joyful foundation of all our programs, featuring prayer, worship, games, Bible lessons, and more, with child attendance required for participation in other activities.
Saturday Lunch
After Bible lessons, a hot lunch is served, often the only meal of the day for many, with children sometimes feeding younger siblings or bringing extra food home.
Dance & Drama
Dance and drama give youth a positive outlet, keeping them off the streets while performing in the community to witness Christ’s love to their peers and elders.
Purity Classes
This one-week course teaches self-worth, abstinence, and healing from trauma through therapy and Jesus’ love, ending with a formal purity ring ceremony, often the only such event these children will experience.
Radical Youth
This youth group provides older kids committed to their faith with fellowship, reflection, discipleship, and fun, fostering a supportive environment for prayer and sharing praise reports.
Christmas
Christmas is our biggest event, celebrating the birth of Jesus with puppet shows, dance groups, and gifts for club members who’ve attended at least six months, many of whom receive their only gift of the year.
After-School Resources
The After-School Resources offers homework help, tutoring, and internet access to support students’ learning and academic success in a fun, supportive environment.
Meet Our Peruvian Team
Osmar Oliver Tuanama Fasanando
Lead Pastor
Edwin Lopez Sahuarico
La Union Campus Pastor
Boris
Los Delfines Campus Pastor
Marcelo
Anguilla Campus Pastor
Roberto
Ventanilla Campus Pastor
Magly Ramirez
Church Administrator
Nicole Dawn Finehout
Women’s Ministry, Los Delfines
Julie Santos Santoval
Children’s Ministry
Liz
Women’s & Children’s Ministry, Ventanilla
Piero
Youth Ministry, La Unión
Get Involved with Nueva Vida
Short Term Missions
We invite you to consider a short-term mission trip to Nueva Vida and the Sunshine Kid’s Club for the advancement of the Gospel.
Volunteer
If you have some free time and a heart for serving, consider visiting the Nueva Vida and the Sunshine Kid’s Club in the Peruvian Amazon for a few days or weeks to help others and experience new cultures.
Sponsor
If your job or life prevents you from working with us in person, you can still support Nueva Vida and the Sunshine Kid’s Club through a financial contribution, making a significant difference in the lives of our kids and fellow believers.
Pray
We need prayer warriors to support our mission in Peru, praying for lives to be surrendered to Jesus, for the children of Iquitos to respond to His call, for our staff and volunteers to remain faithful, and for resources to fulfill our mission.