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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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CHRISTMAS MARKET IS COMING TO BOONE, NC!🎄
THREE WEEKENDS • CHRISTMAS TREES • WREATHS • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • MISSION SUPPORT
We are SO EXCITED to invite you to our FIRST Rooted In Grace & Love Christmas Market in the beautiful mountains of Boone, North Carolina (Sugar Grove area)! We are incredibly grateful to the David Eggers Family, a local Christmas tree farming family, for helping make this special fundraiser possible!
But this Christmas Market is about so much more than trees, wreaths, and Christmas shopping. It’s an opportunity to share the love of Jesus and make a lasting difference in the lives of students and families in Peru!
What began as a vision to feed and disciple 180 undernourished teenagers has grown into a ministry serving more than 300 high school & college students and adults five days a week through hot meals, God’s Word, and relationships rooted in the love of Jesus Christ. What a blessing to see how God continues to grow this ministry!
AND WE HAVE MORE EXCITING NEWS! We praise God for the recent purchase of property in Peru, where we hope to build a Community Outreach Center —a place to feed and disciple students, host Bible studies, reach families with the Gospel, and share the hope of Christ throughout the community.
OUR GOAL TO HELP BUILD THIS NEW OUTREACH CENTER IN PERU IS $75,000! Every purchase at the Christmas Market will help fund construction. From Christmas trees and wreaths to Peruvian artisan crafts, baked goods, and other special finds, your support will help us share Jesus' love!
MAKE CHRISTMAS MEMORIES THIS YEAR WITH US
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a little Christmas magic in the mountains!
🌲 Find your perfect Christmas tree and wreath
☕ Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate
🇵🇪 Shop beautiful Peruvian artisan crafts
🍪 Treat yourself to delicious baked goods
📸 Capture a special family photo on an old-fashioned carriage
❤️ Support missions and help share the Good News of Jesus!
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS — THREE WEEKENDS!
November 20–21 • November 27–28 • December 4–5
FRIDAYS: 12 PM–7 PM | SATURDAYS: 9 AM–7 PM
CAN’T WAIT? YOU CAN PRE-ORDER ONLINE TODAY @
rootedingraceandlove.org/store/
Visit to pre-order your Christmas tree or wreath and learn how you can support this mission.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for being part of what God is doing in Peru! We are praying for His guidance, provision, and blessings as we take this exciting next step in ministry.
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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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