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The black water of the river is like a mirror, reflecting the intense green of the foliage that surrounds us.  The canoe lies low in the water with less than an inch between the eight of us and the river.  We all joke about what might be watching us from the banks.    Michael Hansen of

The “One Another” Verses

The Bible has a lot to say about how we are to treat those around us. When you are in doubt about how God wants you to respond to a certain relationship situation, here is God’s council. (I copied this list from Contagious Disciple, by Watson J., & Watson P.). COMMANDS FOR LIVING IN COMMUNITY The “One Another” Verses

Surprising Thoughts About Unity

Moving towards conflicting ideas may be more helpful than moving away from them. Here is why.                   Robust Unity I used to think that one way to have a more unified team was to somehow avoid conflict. Then I heard this statement: “A pastor who avoids conflict has Surprising Thoughts About Unity

July 2015 Newsletter

​ Dear Friends and Family, Thank you for your prayers and support. They are greatly appreciated. We have been in the midst a whirlwind month, but wanted to give everyone a small update. This has definitely been one of the most memorable and enjoyable months I’ve had since my arrival to Brazil two years ago. July 2015 Newsletter

June Amazon Update! – Steve and Elba

The church had a “Pink tea party” for the women in the community.  The women members of the church were asked to invite one of their friends to come to the church to participate in the event.  They served food, played games, did a raffle giveaway, had a small fashion show, and then shared the June Amazon Update! – Steve and Elba

Coming Home

Hello Everybody! In just a few short weeks, I will be back on US soil! I am so excited to come home again and visit with all of you and see my family. It has been a year and a half since my last visit, and it was in the middle of winter. I think Coming Home

Emma and Bella Leave Brazil

Off to study abroad… Do they look like world travelers? Emma moved to Canada on Thursday, and Bella flew with her for the summer. Deanna will fly home later this summer for a month or so, and return with Bella, who will finish her Grade 12 in Brazil and then decide what she wants to Emma and Bella Leave Brazil

The Birdies

A letter from Emma and Bella to their Mom Emma and Bella surprised us with this book just before they went through the security gates, on their way out of Brazil. Deanna and I are empty-nesters for the summer. Bella will come back in the Fall to do Grade 12.     Powered by WPeMatico

I Want To Go Home

Standing in our hallway, my daughter looked up at me with her big, brown, tear filled eyes and asked me, ‘Mommy, where is home?’ I paused, took a deep breath and told her that home is wherever we are, that our family is home.  Four walls don’t make a home, a country doesn’t make a I Want To Go Home