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This last week at Faith Baptist Church was historic. For two years our church has been praying and saving to buy land. If you've visited our church you know that a venture like this was really an impossible dream. 


God likes impossible dreams. On Thursday we signed the purchase agreement. We own two lots on Rua Laura Maria de Barros, Jardim dos Eucaliptos in Sorocaba. 


What this means is that for the next two years we will be paying R$1.000 per month to pay off our loan. Pray with us for this phase. 


We plan to begin to build soon. That to will be a miracle. Stay tuned. 


Saturday we had rain for the first time in four months. We got five inches in one day. This made our Bible club turnout slim. We had forty-five kids. Though the turnout was low we shared the Gospel with each child. 


Sunday we got another five inches of rain. Our people showed their committment to Christ by their presence in Sunday school and the evening service. 


Saturday was National Teacher's Day so Sunday Faith recognized the people who teach the Word in our church. Each teacher received a bom-bom and a dedicatory prayer was offered. Dawn and I were proud to be a part of this group. 


We are praying for Salvation for the following people: Daniel, Val, Benidito, Marcia, Luiz, Maria. We would a appreciate your prayers too. 

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