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2010 to 2011 in a Flash!

2010 seems like it was a blur. I never really did get used to writing it out. The 2 came easy and the 0 also. But the 10 always seemed to stop me in my tracks. And now it's 2011. Wow.

New Year's Eve we took a group of 25 to Calvary Baptist for a special baptismal service, a meal and to pray in the New Year. We were excited to have two families participate with us. Amanda, Graziele's older sister, was baptized and her dad and mom came to watch the special event. Allison too was baptized and his mom and step dad came to church for the first time. We're praying for these parent's salvation.

Saturday, New Years day was a typical "It seems like I've been on an over-nighter" day. The whole city seemed to be in a grog. We visited Junior's Dad, Milton, who had been kidnapped the day before! Not your typical visit. Milton needs Christ and we're praying that this happening helps him to see the brevity of life and his need for the Savior.

Sunday our numbers were WAY down. We had just 19 in church. It was the second week in a row for Tata. A new lady who is coming because of the Cantata. She is just 42 and blind. She is seeming to love the interaction of being at church. Pray for her salvation too. Sunday night I preached at New Life Baptist. We're still praying for a pastor for that church.

Tomorrow (Tuesday) we're off for a mini vacation with Alexandre and family. We'll be at the beach so if you're in the area stop by for a visit. We'd love to chat.

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