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."


Friday, August 17, 2012

Day 4 of building

Since we were able to lay the last brick on Wednesday, there was not much to do today.  When we got to the church this morning, the Brazilians had already cleaned the floor and was putting up lights for the dedication service tonight.







We were able to play soccer with the Brazilians.  They teams were mixed, so it was not just USA against Brazil.  For us Americans, we were lucky because it was short field, so not as much running.  We all had a good time on the field.  Jario, one of the Brazilian translators, was on our team and scored 3 of our goals. 



On our way back to the hotel to clean up for the service tonight, we got to stop by the mother church, First Baptist Church of Morada Nova. They have a nice building there with baptismal.  Chuckie, our CMU leader, got to hit around on the drums. 



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