Our friend has a loader, so he came and worked for us for a few hours last week. As we get opportunities we make improvements to our property. In this case we have a pond in our field. We look forward to the day when this is part of a training and retreat center. When … Pond
I was at the neighbours this week, and the news was on. “This guy did this. Then this person did that.” While these might be the facts, they are not the whole story. Paul says that we see through a glass dimly. It is like we are looking in a mirror, and trying to discern what … Puzzling Reflections
This photo of the Marabá leadership team was taken while Deanna was in Canada last Fall. We are very grateful that her health continues to be good. In the meantime, we posted this leadership photo on the new Mission Website (thanks to Steve Dolan). We’ll retake the Maraba Leadership Team photo when Deanna gets here, so … Marabá Leadership Team
I just had coffee with a young fellow who was quite involved here for years, but had disappeared. “I had to get out of here before I ended up shot or in jail.” Then he started telling me of the sad stories of several young fellows his age, and the terrible experiences of friends who … The Leader’s of Tomorrow
Emma took these photos around our house. But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! 1 Corinthians 15:51 NIV Butterflies and moths are a clear example of how one creation can be transformed into something completely different. Go to Source
Bella and I have figured out how to make great pumpkin pies. My part is to buy the pumpkin, build a fire in the outside clay oven, and put the whole pumpkin in there. After a few hours, you can stick a fork in it anywhere. It is all soft. Then Bella scoops it out, … Pumpkin Pie
Our dream is to plant a thriving church that will be good news in this neighbourhood, a place where children can come and play, where families can come for a walk, and where people can get training for things that will be helpful to them. This week a grandma came to talk to me, to … Hope
Emma took this photo of an iguana in our yard. Water lilies grow wild in this region. I planted this one in our yard. Every night it blooms, and every day it lays back down in the water. Go to Source
The community comes together for the week-end before Christmas for a Children’s event, a volleyball game, a “Marrieds vs Singles” soccer game, and other similar festivities. Via heads down the hill to help with the Children’s Christmas Event. Bella serves in the volleyball game. The Marrieds Team won over the Singles Team, so now the … Soccer and Volleyball
Natal = Merry Christmas Even though Anni and Via have lived in Canada for three and a half years, when they come home for Christmas they still jump right in, and they can still speak Portuguese. At the Children’s Christmas Party, Emma helps Aline organize an event. At the … Anni and Via are home for Christmas!
