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Becoming a Missionary

A week ago Tuesday Alexandre and I traveled to Curitiba about six hour south of Sorocaba. We went by bus which is a leisurely way to travel. When I drive I have to keep my eyes glued to the road. When I go by bus the trip seems so much shorter and I can enjoy the scenery along the way.

The reason for our trip was to enlist another missionary for the field. This time the missionary was Alexandre. MBBF, the Brazilian version of Baptist Mid-Missions and a rather new mission with just ten years under its belt, was having its quarterly meeting in which the board of directors would be approving four new missionaries. Alexandre was one of the candidates.

The trip was good for us in more than one way. We were able to talk ministry both going and coming and Alexandre passed the board examination. He is now an official member of Missão Batista Brasileira Fundmenalista (Brazilian Fundamental Baptist Mission). He will be able to use Mission contacts to be able to seek help for our land purchase.

Speaking of the land purchase made me think of the update I’ve added to the blog. I have used Alexandre’s idea and translated it into English. It is an explanation of the fund raising campaign that we are using down here. Many Brazilian friends have embraced the idea and we are seeing God bless in some neat ways. Click Here to check it out for yourself.

While we were in Curitiba we visited Sandro and Gislene and Ronaldo and Adailza the two families that some of you are helping to support at seminary. They are doing great. Sandro is finishing his third year of five and Ronaldo has just one more year to go until he graduates.

I sent out a plea about two months ago regarding help for these two couples and God responded in a wonderful way. I received a response from just two people. But one person gave $1200 and the other gave $750! So, thank the Lord these two families can continue their seminary studies for awhile longer.

Our cantatas begin this week. We have practice in front of Michele’s house in just a couple of hours. Saturday we present at the Rest Home. Pray that God will be pleased to use our efforts.

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