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              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!

While red hibiscus flowers have yellow dots in the middle, white hibiscuses have red dots. Do you think God thought this through on purpose, or do you think He created a formula for hibiscus-flower, color-combinations, and then was Himself surprised at how beautiful they turned out? Go to Source

God values time with us, His people, and He appreciates it when we believe He will keep His promises. “And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.” Genesis 15:6 NIV “There are many reasons not to worry.” Bella Bergen, December, 2014. Go to Source

Here is a devotional thought from Bella’s journal. Apostle Paul sets a high standard for us to follow, “when we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer kindly” 1 Cor. 4: 12b-13a. Go to Source

Two of the Girl’s Group had birthdays. Bella, Emma, and Aline lead this group while Deanna is gone. This week I made several trips to the hospital with Bruno, who got his leg broken in difficult circumstances. His sister always comes along to help Bruno get through the hospital system. She waits with him all … Who is Your Neighbor?

Hello All my Wonderful Friends! Always a pleasure to be writing to all of you about the exciting things happening here in Portel. I understand that the Spring is finally starting to show its face again, and I am sure that this is pure refreshment to all of you! This month, I have been enjoying … Manoela is Here!

Baptism, Igreja da Vinha, Maraba. March 8, 2015 Go to Source

The church is continuing to do well and by the grace of God we are still seeing people come to know Christ.  However, the last few weeks we have seen attendance down.  Pray that we continue to be relevant to the unreached around us.  Elba preached at one of our churches in Brasil Novo.  The … March Amazon Update – Steve and Elba