Hello
We are back in the USA, trying to stay warm! We are not used to cold weather. If there is anything we can pray for you, please let us know. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as well. Be blessed with the below update.
We had 2 teams come to minister in November. The first team was Midge and Renee. They have been coming to Brazil for more than 20 years to minister to Brazilians and missionaries alike. This trip was a bit different as we were not able to participate fully, but we helped coordinate their activities. They visited a remote river that no church had visited for a long time. The conditions were rough, but the mission was stronger. They came preaching the good news of Jesus Christ and distributing solar Bibles, to which people responded by receiving Christ and a Bible. Solar Bibles are an excellent tool for the river people to hear God’s word. They do not require electrical outlets and can be charged by the sun. In addition, many people cannot read, so listening to the Bible is a life-changing experience. Incredibly, Clenildo has been working in that area for the last year, and he said that 320 people had accepted Christ as their personal savior! Praise the Lord!!!
We also had a construction team from the Lancaster Vineyard, and they built an addition onto the area where we construct the water filters. We needed to expand the area to store the proper sand in a dry place. Being able to store the proper granulated sand is helpful, so we do not always have to test for quality.
In addition to construction, the team participated in an English night, gave testimonies, shared in a small group, built filters, and then went on a boat to distribute them to the community.
Our church members donated clothes, and food baskets to the people living on the river and they had a great time getting clothes and provisions. We also gave away free Bibles.
We continue to receive requests from the community for more filters, which is encouraging. Even though we are in the States, the team continues to build and distribute filters.
FUNDRAISING UPDATE
Below is an update on our current fundraising efforts. We are grateful to the new partners who have joined us in the ministry. Currently, we still need to raise $2,074 per month. It is moving down, and we are getting close.
Monthly Budget Needed: $3,840
Monthly Support Already Received: $1,766
Still Needed: $2,074
We are stepping out in faith, confident that God will provide. Would you consider supporting us? And if you’re able, could you also share this opportunity with others?
Your generosity is an act of worship, a reflection of compassion, and a meaningful way of becoming part of our Kingdom team.
On a personal note, Camilly is still back in Brazil finishing up with college. She is holding down the fort and doing well. Alyssa visited the Bible school she will be attending, and we are very impressed. She is excited to start the school year.
We thank you and appreciate your continued prayers:
Please pray for our family.
Please pray for our spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and financial health.
Please pray that we can find permanent land and buildings in Belem.
Much love, Steve, Elba, Camilly, and Alyssa
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