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Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”  Thank you so much for your prayers, and kindness.  Merry CHRISTmas and Happy New Year!!! 

We wrote last month about the Vineyard Columbus team and that we expect the Lord to continue doing great things in and through them to draw His people to Him.   The Lord did not disappoint.  The Vineyard Columbus team was the last team in the year in late November.  The team did many activities with the church, such as our weekly church service, healing on the streets, English pizza night, building water filters, and distributing water filters and food baskets to people along the river.  We also got to do some sightseeing and go to the zoo. 

Here are a few pictures of some of the events.

The English pizza night is a big hit.  Our Brazilian friends love the opportunity to practice their English and get to know our American friends.  Most of the people who participate are not a part of our church, and it is an excellent opportunity for us to get to know them. 

TJ preached at the church, shared with our home group, and prayed for our neighbors. 

Building water filters and delivering them to people along the river.  Sleeping quarters are tight!

Using the restroom in these areas takes on a whole different meaning. 

On a separate trip, we prayed for this man’s knee in the morning due to a significant fall he experienced several days before.  He came back in the evening saying he was completely healed!  Praise the Lord!!!

Doing the OHIO in the local zoo, plus additional wildlife in the city.

Again, Merry CHRISTmas and Happy New Year!!!

We thank you and appreciate your continued prayers:

Please pray that we will identify the new senior pastor of the Belém church plant.  (We believe that this has been answered!  Thank you so much and bless you!)

Please pray for our church, leadership, and congregation to help people draw close to God and reveal His plans for the church and us. 

Please pray for our family.  

Please pray for our spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and financial health.  

Please pray that we can find permanent land/buildings in Belem. 

Please pray for the rejection of this virus from your loved ones and its eradication.

Much love, Steve, Elba, Camilly, and Alyssa

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