Note: These passages jumped out at me for the Mudges because Fr. Shaw’s e-mail address contains shepherd. And we know that Fr. Shaw, Mother Julie, and Lydia Mudge will be good shepherds for the people of Peru.

John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.

We thank You Father God for the ministries of Fr. Shaw, Mother Julie, and Lydia Mudge. We thank you that they are willing to give up their lives for the ministry that you have for them in Peru. We praise you and thank you that you will be with them every step of the way.

John 10: 14 I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and the sheep know me.

We pray for the people to whom the Mudges will minister in Peru. We ask your grace in helping the Mudges to learn Spanish more easily so they can come to know the Peruvians and communicate your love to them. We pray that the Peruvians come to know and love the Mudges as we do.

John 10:10b I have come to give life and to give it abundantly.

Jesus, we thank You for the abundant grace and love that you have already given to the Mudges and to all of us who believe in You. We know that that love and grace and abundant life will continue for the Mudges, for the Peruvians, and for all who follow you. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.