Written by Noél Rich | 13 September 2026

Yes, that horrid date of 9/11, 2001. Today, 25 years later, it still hurts to think of so many lives lost so suddenly.

Are we ready for the Lord to come again? To see HIM and be with HIM forever? Yes, I still miss Bob and our dear son Mark, who gave his life reaching and establishing an indigenous church in the Kuna tribe in Panama. Mark and co workers Rick Tennenoff and Dave Mankins were kidnapped Jan. 31, 1993 by the FARC guerillas and held hostage for more than 3 years, then killed.

But God worked good things from that, their guards became believers because of their testimonies. Their families were very torn, though honestly I think we all became closer to the Lord in prayer and clinging to God through all this.

As then, now God's people who have known suffering for His sake become stronger in their faith. I am truly thankful to hear of our youth and older believers going out to reach children especially in outlying communities and schools around Arequipa, Peru. One of them, Sadith, is a lab technician in Lampa, near high, cold Juliaca. Sadith was 3 when her Dad was on his way to join Bob to visit and encourage believers in that area. Jaime Yauri, never made it to meet Bob. He was brutally robbed and killed on the trail. Bob found out months later as he went to Jaime's house in the ranch town of Piraucho.

Jaime's wife thought that he was with Bob. So Bob got the police on it but they refused to pursue the search, saying it was too late and the animals would have eaten the body. After much searching Bob found Jaime's clothes and body, but it was headless.

The killers wanted to make sure no one would find him. They thought Jaime had money from the sale of a cow, but he did not. He was going to join Bob, but again, never made it. Sadith now gives abundantly for these outreaches.

She has permission to teach God's Word in the rural schools up there, and several of our youth in Arequipa go to help her. Sadith has given for the needs of many, she is tiny in size but huge in heart for spreading the Gospel, teaching the children and others up there. Once she was bit by a pack of 7 dogs and was in the hospital for a couple of weeks. She had to have the series of rabies shots, but some time after, a lady came to tell her that she was responsible for the dogs biting Sadith and wanted to know about the Lord.

Our missionary, Joel Gonzales, now is establishing and strengthening churches the Asheninka tribe in the jungles of Peru with his wife and 4 sons. Joel is from the high mountain ranch of Culypampa, one of the highest in altitude of the places where Bob had established churches. Joel's uncle from the church up there also was brutally martyred by the guerilla group Sendero Luminoso in Peru.

He was gathering the believers together to worship the Lord when the guerillas accused him of having meetings against their regime. They tied him up and threw him into the freezing lake up there. Now Joel and others of the family are serving the Lord. Joel's wife, Esther, also is from one of the churches Bob established in Chuquibamba, somewhat near to Arequipa.

And the stories go on and on. I want to thank you all truly for praying for me and for sharing with the Lord's work. Lord willing, I will be part of the Child Evangelism Ministries (CEM) here in Indiana starting Sept. 28. (Planning meeting Sept. 21) Please keep praying for me to continue to be a part of this generation knowing the Lord from an early age.

I also want to be available for counseling, helping and praying for unwed mothers. Our adopted son Joseph has a special burden to discourage abortions. Joe is thankful for us and the home he has had and desires to help promote adoption as an option. He works with some groups that stand for life. Both of these ministry possibilities, CEM and Voices for Life have said they need Spanish speakers for help in these needy areas. So, here am I, Lord, send me.

Thanks again for praying and sharing for the Lord's work, in Peru the U.S. and worldwide. Many blessings for you dear ones, Gratefully, Noel

Written by Noél Rich | 31 August 2026

But, do we? Totally? May we learn to trust Him more.

Greetings from northern Indiana. I am living with our son Paul and his family. Kim, Paul's wife takes me to all my appointments, dental, for ears, for eyes, for bones, for my poor skin, and hypothyroidism. Guess I had many issues before we came, but I was concentrated on Bob till the moment he went to Glory. (May 13). I still miss Bob, but for sure he is enjoying the Lord's presence, full of glory.

This week Paul and Kim are in Utah, visiting their son Benjamin and his wife Andrea. And their baby girl, Lilian. Also their son Nathan. They should be back for next Sunday late morning so Paul can go to work on Monday. Please help me pray for relationships and safety this week especially.

Last time I asked for prayer for a ministry here, please continue praying. A couple opportunities seem to open up. I pray for this generation to truly know and love the Lord. I may be able to help in child evangelism ministries. I miss teaching God's Word as I have done for more than 33 years in Peru. Some of the materials and programs God helped me develop will be edited and presented to Christian radio stations.

The station in Cotahuasi already broadcasts Bob's teaching and studies. With their AM and FM they can broadcast far away, good music and messages in Spanish, and Quechua. Please help me pray for results in lives.

From Arequipa, Peru we hear that the believers are doing well, able to baptize a man from a long time believing family. I thank the Lord for the churches going on for Christ. In Indiana there are a lot of true Christians, but still there is a lot of corruption and evil.

And thank you all so much for praying for and sharing in God's work here, in Peru, and worldwide.

Many blessings for each of you dear ones, and THANK YOU,
Gratefully, Noel

Written by Noél Rich | 11 July 2026

Hello again, dear friends and family,Again thanks truly for all that you have given and done for me here, most of all, thanks for praying.

Greetings from Elkhart, Indiana. My son, Paul and his wife, Kim, have given me a room in their large house. Three of their 6 children are here at home still. This is a very family oriented home, Kim has parents, sisters, cousins, nieces and nephews, all here in this area. Paul and Kim take care of her parents as well as other family members. They are now also grandparents, and their large house is often full.

Still, it is true that I really miss Peru. Thanks to technology, the elders of our main church there keep me informed. They and other believers want me to go at least to visit. So, some day that might happen, but for now it is not practical. The leaders there are doing a wonderful job. I am thankful that the Lord has provided for me to help the national missionaries keep going for the Lord, evangelizing and strengthening the faith in the towns and areas they visit.

Pepe and a few others are editing Bob's studies to share with local Christian radios. Bob left an office full of his teaching and Bible studies. I pray they will be used of the Lord to win and encourage many in Christ.

As to Ebenezer Christian school, the directors and administrators, Marino and Lupe plus their son and family, send me messages and videos of the school kids in their programs and activities. The are so very precious. They wave to me and thank me for taking the Gospel to them. But thanks be to our Lord, may He be glorified there. The school is not perfect but it is a school where God's Word and His values are taught and respected. Please pray for the school, for fruit from there in the lives of many, students, teachers, parents, etc.

So, I am only 83 which is not old enough to quit. Please help me pray for more of a ministry here for Christ.

Thanks so very very much for all of you who pray and share with our Lord's work in southern Peru. My support address is:

Christian Missions in Many Lands, Inc.
P.O. Box 13
Spring Lake, NJ, 07762-0013 with a note: Noel Rich USA/Peru

Written by Noél Rich | 20 June 2026

Hi to you all,

And thank you so very much for all the sympathy notes you have sent. I really miss Bob and tears still come whenever I have to tell about his passing, but I know he is with our LORD and in a much better place. Thanks again for praying and thanking God for His salvation.

Our son, Paul, and his wonderful family have given me a room in their house and now all of my earthly belongings are with me here. Paul's wife, Kim, takes me to appointments for my many health issues which were neglected during Bob's treatments, etc. Now, the first issue to be dealt with is dentistry. This is the one that would not be covered by insurance and unfortunately is very expensive, but not near what it would be in VA. Kim found ways to get more discounts with the dentist plans, etc. I am truly thankful for the Lord's provision.

Even though it is June, it is still very cool these days, nice on some days but very windy and chilly. Elkhart, IN has much the same weather as Chicago, brr. I remember that from Moody days.

Hopefully I can still have some ministry here and in Peru for the Lord. With Paul we are seeing how we can continue helping our Ebenezer Christian school and also support our Peruvian missionaries sent out from our Arequipa churches, also the editing of Bob's teaching sessions and Bible studies. Christian Missions in Many Lands, Int. will continue to send tax deductible receipts to donors.

Pepe does most of this editing and there is still a lot to be done. So these studies go to some radios in the south of Peru. Believers in the towns can learn and benefit from the studies. I want to see more of Bob's books sold to the brothers there and here. We pray this new generation will remain faithful to Christ. This includes our grandchildren and great grandchildren. I am truly thankful for our children and grandchildren who love the Lord and teach their little ones to know and follow Him.

Thank you again for praying and sharing as God leads you. Please note the new email. I wanted it to be notthefirstnoel but someone already had that so it is: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Support address remains the same (thank you CMML) :

Christian Missions in Many Lands, Inc.
P.O. Box 13
Spring Lake, NJ, 07762 with a note: Noel Rich Peru/U.S.

Summer blessings for you all, Noel (not the first)

Written by Noél Rich | 18 May 2026

Hi you dear family and friends. Yes, the prettiest rose has the sharpest thorns. The biggest blessing is often the hardest trial. But it will be worth it all when we see Christ. Bob is in His presence now, receiving his loving welcome from Jesus "well done, faithful servant, welcome home".

Bob is not suffering anymore. Wednesday May 13, 11:40 a.m. earth time Bob kept his final appointment and entered eternity. He was glad to be free of this earth's suffering and he longed to go Home with Jesus. We thank Him that Bob did not have severe pain. His multiple tumors spread to his brain. At the end he could not talk but he was lucid, hearing and understanding the prayers and songs we were singing and praying around his bedside in Fairfax hospital.

The funeral service will be this Wednesday May 20 at Cherrydale Baptist church in Arlington, VA at 10 a.m. Bob had wanted just a private burial but our children all wanted to have a service that would honor and exalt the Lord, we pray that by life or by death, Jesus Christ will be glorified in our lives and all we do.

The pretty "rose", the biggest blessing, is the legacy and work God gave Bob on this earth, souls coming to Christ, churches founded all over the south of Peru especially in the area of Arequipa, mountain, valley and coastal regions. Each soul, each new believer, the full life lived for Christ are what Bob presented to the Lord. all by grace through firm faith in Christ.

Bob fought the fight, finished his course and kept the faith. We miss him here. We have been married for 60 years. We were missionaries for 59 years. Now I firmly desire to have a ministry for the Lord in my last days here on earth. Please help me pray that the Lord will direct me in this.

Thanks so very much for your prayers and for all you have shared for the Lord's work in Peru. Ebenezer Christian school continues. Please help us pray it will always be a light for Christ in Arequipa. We are thankful that we have the freedom to teach God's Word.

Most of our churches are indeed following the Lord. He is raising up leaders in many of them, the ones Bob prepared. Of course there are some problems but the Lord is faithful in guiding them. God's church marches on, His kingdom is being built.

Later this week our sons Paul and Joseph will take me to Indiana where I will be living with Paul and Kim and family. Our daughter Terri has cared for us and taken us to appointments and helped us in our needs. She needs prayer as her husband died suddenly at the end of last year. We are thankful for our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who are near and are helping Terri in every way. She is a wonderful loving grandma. Truly our whole family is wonderful. God is so good. MAY He be praised.

For now, even though we are no longer physically in Peru if any of you choose to continue sharing with God's work through me, I think the address would be the same, and I will be faithful to send it on for the school or for the churches and national workers or as specified. Most of all, thanks so very much for praying for God's work wherever we are. So for now the address is the same:

Christian Missions in Many Lands, Inc.
P.O. Box 13,
Spring Lake, NJ, 07762-0013 with a note: for Noel Rich

Again, God's blessings for each of you, Noel