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Missions Trip


We returned to Brazil on July 4th to fireworks and celebrations of Liberty! Well, not exactly. There were celebrations and fireworks but it was because Brazil was in the finals of South America's soccer championship. The contest is called Libertadores. 


Arriving on Wednesday morning we were tired and almost stayed home that evening. However, we decided to watch the game at Cido and Zita's home. They are Faith’s newest converts. Brazil won the game against Argentina’s best and we had fun in the celebration with several of our church folks.

On Friday I came down with my yearly attack of pneumonia. I was in bed until Tuesday and then on Thursday we left for a four day mission trip to Praia Grande. Our team of eleven traveled four hours to minister with pastor Felipe and his wife Wiarla.

The church is 17 years old but has struggled with dwindling membership and a former pastor who still wants to control the congregation. Our small team was very encouraged by pastor Felipe and his family’s dedication to the work. They live over 7 kilometers from the church, don’t own a car and ride bicycles to each service. Rain or shine, cold or hot they are on the bikes. Wiarla is pregnant with their second child and their little girl Yasha is just three.

We were privileged to be an encouragement to this precious family. We saw 56 kids and 25 teens in two day of VBS. And also saw several decisions for Christ. At the end of this week we will take a group of our kids to Hopi Hari a nearby amusement park and on Saturday we'll take part in a youth activity with a group of American here to help in the construction of Victory Baptist Church. Next week we'll host our second annual Music Conference with an arriving team of 13.


Never a dull moment! Pray for us!

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