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Boat trip reflections – Part 1

  A couple of boats long the Xingu River on an overcast afternoon What a great time.  I recently returned from a boat trip on the river.  It was an awesome four days, filled with adventure and seeing the Lord work.  Each trip is always filled with many small incidents that make the memories.  And … Boat trip reflections – Part 1

Portel Trip

Hello Friends and Family! I have been back from our trip to Portel for a little over a week now, and I am anxious to tell you how it went. Being there again reminded me how much I like the city. It reminds me of one of those beach towns off the coast of North … Portel Trip

Sad Times

Hello to all my Faithful Friends and Supporters Back Home. I want to start off by thanking you all for your amazing support and sacrifice and faithfulness to me and my family. You guys are truly the best, and I am lucky to have you.As many of you probably already know, my brother Caleb Mark … Sad Times

Cristoval 2014 Pictures

Some of my boys! enjoying some volleyball. I really miss this part of Marabá Vando and Jacqueline. Through Alpha they gave their lives to Jesus. It is great to listen to all the changes God is doing in their lives. Douglas and I. Great young man.  Luan  Eliel and Aline.. They basicly ran the Cristoval. … Cristoval 2014 Pictures

Back to Work!

Hello Guys!! So, I hear it is finally starting to warm up there in the north! My short experience with winter this year was quite the reminder of how much I don’t enjoy it. I’m glad for all of you that its coming to an end! I am also very happy to be back here … Back to Work!

Christmas, Others and River Trips

 The prow of the boat (with its anchor rope) leads the way along the river             I recently returned from a river trip.  I had the privilege of spending a few days traveling along the Xingu River and some of her tributaries.  As I reflected during my visits with different people in some of the villages, … Christmas, Others and River Trips

Children’s Christmas Party

Jen and Phil organized an outreach last summer to raise some toys for the children in our neighbourhood here in Marabá. They found an engineer who was travelling to another part of Brazil who was willing to bring their suitcases full of gifts. The engineer had connections with a trucking company who transported them up … Children’s Christmas Party

Living in Eternity Now

Happy Holidays to the Folks at Home!! Often when I blog, I give you guys a little update about what’s going on in my life. This time, I want to talk about that but from a different angle. I want to talk about something that is close to my heart. Its an idea that propels … Living in Eternity Now

November Amazon Update!

Thank you so much for your support.    Elba was in London England this month participating in a board meeting for the Vineyard Institute.  She has been a part of the board for over a year.  She was asked to come onto the board to participate in the creation of global theological training.  The Vineyard recognized … November Amazon Update!

November 2013 Newsletter

September 21st marked the end of our ninth year in Brazil. We are blessed to know and share life with the people of Northern Brazil and we couldn’t do that without you. You are a significant part of the ministry in Brazil! Thank you! ___________________________ For six months we’ve been working on the construction of … November 2013 Newsletter