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Prayer

We still don’t have word on the “ FREE ” land deal. We have spoken again with the lady concerned and she seems willing to help us but we are waiting on a meeting with the proper government officials. We are asking continued prayer on this one. The old saying, “If it looks too good to be true, it probably is!” holds true in this deal. We do not want to accept something that will compromise our testimony or the Gospel and would appreciate your prayers. While Ann and Gabriel were here during their extended stay Ann discovered that she is with child! This is her and Jackson’s second and will probably be born in the United States. Thus making them a real Brasil vs. United States family. We don’t have any further details on the baby’s sex or due date but will keep you posted. World Cup – Most of the world is tuned in to the World Cup and excited about their country’s possibility of winning the golden challis. It is difficult being an American in Brasil. I want like crazy for the U.S....

Kids in Ministry

It is fun and rewarding to see your children ministering to others. For some time now Abby has been playing the piano for our Sunday and Wednesday service. The duty is not completely hers yet but Aunt Jan is headed to Curitiba in July which means that Abby will be playing more. She is also taking the three and four year olds Sunday school class. She is a good teacher and it is fun to see her preparing for her lessons. Recently there was a huge mess in her classroom as the kids planted their seeds in clay pots full of dirt. They're studying creation! Amy has been teaching for six years now! That seems impossible. I remember her first job at Oxford Christian Academy teaching sixth graders. She went into that class with fear and trepidation but after just a few days realized that she loved teaching. She and Art are also involved in teaching junior church and helping in the Sparks AWANA program. Annie and Jackson are helping with the junior church at Salem in Curitiba. They have been i...