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Safe Arrival


We had a safe but slow arrival from Curitiba with baby and all. Just before leaving the city I stopped to put diesel in the van and got a bad batch. So for the last third of the 6 hour trip we could only go about 20 miles per hour. That was fun. But we arrived safe and sound. Ann and Jackson and Gabriel will be in Sorocaba for a couple of weeks (one of which with us).

Sunday night we had a different type of service, we sang, had a message on worship, and roasted marshmallows (which none of the Brazilians had ever done before!). It was fun and well attended (54 present). One prayer request. Fenanda, a grand dauhter of one of our members has been visiting for three weeks now and will be leaving for her home in Sao Paulo this Saturday. Pray for Carilinhos and I as we make a visit on her Monday night. We will be presenting the Gospel and would like to see her come to Christ before her return home.

Tuesday I will be traveling to Sao Paulo to help Annie and Jackson in the process of getting Jackson's visa. Pray that that process goes according to the Lord's plans for them.
This Wednesday Ben and Daniele will be back and we will be working together for the first time in a year and a half. It will be good to have them back.

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