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
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
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 Christmas Youth Service, Anni played the keyboard. Some of … Anni and Via are Home for Christmas!
Praise the Lord the church continues to see new converts and disciples of Jesus Christ. Below are pictures of baptisms that we held during our worship services over the last weeks. One of the baptisms was not scheduled. The man in the last picture received Christ and in his excitement wanted to be baptized. We … December Amazon Update! Steve and Elba Dolan
