Introductions

This is our seventh year to join other volunteers in Brazil and build a church.

When we arrive, there is usually a concrete foundation and supports for a roof. During the week, we will brick all of the walls and put on a roof. In our spare time, we will go out into the community and invite families to attend the church dedication on our last night. This is also a time we can minister, pray, and fellowship with the Brazilians. This year we will have the opportunity to conduct a VBS and share the gospel with the children.

In past years, the dedication service has always been such an awesome time. The church is usually overflowing with many having to stand outside. During that time, the Word of God will be preached and some will make decisions that have eternal consequences. It has been such a privilege to be a part of what God is doing in Brazil and to help CMU with their mission.....

"to build churches to the glory of God where the gospel will be preached, lives will be changed, and people will be saved until Jesus comes."


Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Day 3 of building

Today was a very productive day on the mission field.

Hilda and Samantha went street walking with the translator.  They would fellowship with local Brazillians and invite them to the church dedication on Thursday. 



While on their journey they met some men who trained rodeo horses.  The rodeo has become a big sport in Brazil. 

Also, they met a couple who had a fully equipped soccer field behind their house.  You would think that would be common, but in this area, there is a lot of sand and soil is very dry.  There is very little green vegetation.  However, they have a bright green soccer field that they take care of and charge Brazilians to play on.  Maybe we will challenge them to a soccer game tomorrow....haha.



The VBS went great today.  Each day our numbers have been increasing.  Pastor Dave from Georgia led the 52 children in a craft where they built "salvation bracelets."  Hilda taught the children the song "God is so good" in English.  They may sing it at the church dedication.  Aftter VBS, we shared many of the donated items that were given to us.






Samantha and Helena gave the pastors wife some felt board materials for sharing the gospel.


Helena had time to relax after lunch.



We laid the final brick today....ahead of schedule!!!!!  Praise God.  This will allow us more time to fellowship and invite Brazilians to dedication tomorrow night.





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