My husband Art is more pioneer than settler. I like to read stories of pioneers and all the hardships they faced and overcame. The stories of my Mennonite ancestors sojourns in the Ukraine and their flight to Canada after the Russian Revolution never gets old because it is full of suspense, firing squads, bandits, … A few reflections on control. Cyndi Rae
Dear family and friends, It’s been awhile since we connected with you. We are well inside 2015. I don’t know how your new year is starting out but we are now going into week 8 of our Living Waters program. We are running a group on Sunday mornings and a second group on Tuesday nights. ( … 2 New Living Waters Classes Jan- April, 2015
Hello Everybody! I hope you are all doing well, even though it is the middle of February, and I know how miserable it can be in Ohio this time of year. But I give you this reminder from the Song of Solomon. See! The winter is past, the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear … Back to School!
Hello to my Gracious Friends and Family! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and were able to rest up a bit before heading back to work (and driving in the snow). Here is Brazil, the rainy season just started, which is the closest thing we will ever see to winter. The temperature goes … Welcome 2015!
We had a huge turnout for our Christmas service. I believe that we had around 500 people in attendance. We encouraged the members of the church to bring a friend or neighbor and they responded. We were donated 2 cows and we served dinner after the service. The congregation helped by bringing rice, beans, and … January Amazon Update! Steve and Elba
Sunday the 4th was like feeling numb and yet from time to time a nerve ending would shoot off some pain. It was so good to see everyone and feel loved by their presence during our church service. I got through most of it without crying until the people began to share, then I got … The Process of Saying Goodbye….
We are on the final days of our nearly 11 years here in Brazil and it’s been one emotional roller coaster. At least for me. I have been the one melting down more than anyone. On occasion, Clyde will too when he’s talking to folks about leaving. The kids are more resilient with their emotions. … Departing Thoughts From Our Girls….
Bella is a cross between a german shepherd and a mix. She is tough as nails and can take anything that Maya ( our german shepherd) throws her way:) Go to Source
Each week the missionaries in our area have a regular lunch together. Most of the time everyone is able to make it. At other times it is sparse. American Thanksgiving however, is a time where everyone wants to be together. So on the friday after the American Thanksgiving, We all go together. It was an … Missionary friends and gatherings- American Thanksgiving
Ademir and Jeana have been with the Vineyard for almost 20 years. They came to Altamira when the mission was beginning and within a few years were asked to go to a community along the river, Souzel, to pastor a church there. They spent 15 or so years there and 2 years ago they moved … River Trip to Gurupá and Porto de Moz
