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It All Started Here
Our StorySean and Crissy Heath started their life journey together ready to follow the American dream. God had different plans for their lives. In 2010, God led Sean to Peru for an international missions trip. In 2014, they founded Rooted In Grace & Love based on their passion and hearts to be rooted and grounded in God’s Word and to share His love with others.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 7TH ANNUAL ROOTED GOLF TOURNAMENT 2026
What a beautiful, chilly day to gather with friends and family at River Oaks Golf Club in Statesville, NC, for a day of golf and fellowship! We are so thankful for everyone who came together to support the mission of Rooted In Grace & Love. From the 21 teams who joined us on the course to our generous sponsors, amazing volunteers, and everyone who helped provide food and snacks, your support made this day SO special.
A heartfelt thank you to Tony Henderson, Jakin Fox, and the entire staff at River Oaks Golf Club for their gracious hospitality. We are also incredibly grateful for our Rooted board members and friends who worked behind the scenes to make this fundraiser a success. We could not do it without you!
Congratulations to all our tournament winners! Your participation and competitive spirit made for a fun and memorable day on the course.
Most of all, thank you for your continued love and support of Project HOPE Peru as we continue sharing the love of Jesus and serving students and families in Peru. Lord willing, we look forward to seeing you all again next year!
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What a sweet blessing! We praise God for this veteran from the East Burke Senior Center. He is using his talents and gifts to make wooden toys for the children in Peru. Others in the community and in this center have also given stuffed animals and loomed hats. We are truly grateful for all the prayers, support, and love for the mission of Rooted In Grace & Love!
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What a blessing! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our 14th Annual Run for Peru 5K! We are always so thankful for the opportunity to gather together and see so many of our dear friends who have faithfully supported, encouraged, and prayed for the mission over the years. Your love and support mean more than you know! A special thank you to MRT Racing and Scott McLelland for hosting this annual event and making it possible year after year. We are also so grateful to Beulah Church for always opening their doors and providing such a wonderful place for our race. Thank you to Food Lion on Old Mountain Road, and especially Scott in the produce department, for the amazing bananas donated to bless our runners! And a huge thank you to Lou Ann Dyson and all of our Rooted In Grace & Love board members for helping make this day so special. We are incredibly grateful for each of you!Most of all, thank you for helping us continue to share the love of Jesus and support Project Hope Peru. 🇵🇪
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Pray for Project HOPE Peru 🇵🇪
John 3:16
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SAVE THE DATE - ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY. OCTOBER. 18. 2025 🍁
Join us for our 7th Annual
Rooted In Grace & Love Golf Tournament to help support the mission in Peru! Register today online with this link below:
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Pray for Project HOPE 🇵🇪
Join us each day in praying for the students! We praise God for His provisions this week being able to feed and disciple them.
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So thankful for all that God did in the lives of the students at Project Hope Camp 2026. It was a blessing to see Him working in the hearts of these teenagers and drawing them closer to Himself. What a great way to finish out the summer! Thank you to Radiate Youth at Mount Vernon for making this week possible and investing in the lives of these students.
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SAVE THE DATE 💙
PERU 5K RACE
Saturday, September 26, 2026
RACE STARTS @ 9AM
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We’re thrilled to be hosting our annual Peru 5K this September, and we’re praying for beautiful weather! Whether you choose to run or walk, bring a friend and join us for a fun day supporting Rooted In Grace & Love ~ all proceeds will benefit Project HOPE Peru! We are so grateful for the continued support of MRT Racing as they partner with us in this annual event and help further the mission.
LOCATION
Beulah Baptist Church
1851 Old Mountain Road
Statesville NC 28677
Registration OPEN online @
runsignup.com/Race/NC/Statesville/7thAnnualHeathMissionsRunforPeru
OR sign up the day of the race!
Help us spread the word by sharing this post and inviting a friend to join you. We can’t wait to see you there!
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM MT. VERNON BAPTIST YOUTH TEAM 2026 🇵🇪
What an incredible two weeks of ministry! We were so blessed to welcome the youth from Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Boone, NC, as they served alongside Rooted In Grace & Love in Peru. Day after day, this team traveled long hours to minister to families, youth, and children. They helped lead outreach ministries in several remote villages, where hundreds gathered to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. They shared their testimonies, led worship in both Spanish and English, spent one-on-one time with students during college English classes, and faithfully shared the love of Christ wherever they went.
Some of the sweetest moments happened late at night as we gathered together to share our “God moments” from the day. The friendships formed and the time spent with the youth at Project Hope will forever hold a special place in our hearts. The team also spent time with the boys at the children’s home hiking many miles together. What a special gift it was to share meals, laughter, and delicious ice cream!
And then came our annual youth camp! This incredible team of 21 helped lead five unforgettable days of camp, where 115 local high school students gathered together 24 hours a day to learn how God can transform their lives through His love, grace, and mercy. We were humbled and overjoyed to see many place their faith and hope in Christ alone. Throughout these two weeks, we had the privilege of witnessing God’s faithfulness as His Word was preached to hundreds of people across Peru. God is so faithful!
Thank you, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, for faithfully praying, supporting, and sending these young people to Peru to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We are incredibly grateful for every student, leader, prayer warrior, and family who made this mission possible. To God be all the glory! #rootedingraceandlove ... See MoreSee Less
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