Santa Claus Shot Down In Rio

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

A chopper carrying Santa Claus was shot down over the Nova Mare slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, according to a Reuters report. It was en route to a children's party when it was fired on from below.

No one was hurt, according to the Reuters report.

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Rio's Nova Mare section, one of the city's 700-plus slums, is an area know for rampant drug trafficking. Police do not patrol these areas regularly but rather raid them from time-to-time with armored vehicles or helicopters. Brazilian authorities say the shooting was likely a case of mistaken identity.

The brave Santa later returned to the Nova Mare region — this time by car — to distribute the gifts.

Wedding Celebrated December 1, 2007

We told you about the engagement party and service that was held at the church for Júlio Cesar and Layane, so we just have to show you at least two pictures from the wedding. What a beautiful evening it was at the church. We usually don´t use suits or long dresses here because of the heat, but this gave us a good reason to use them. We saw people in suits that I never thought I would see, but everyone gave it their best and had a great time. Congratulations Júlinho and Layane!

Natinha with two of her sisters and two nieces.

Baptism

A baptism was held on 11/25/2007 for the Good News Bible Church of Palmas, Tocantins.

Baptized were Idaelton, Jucemir, e Nelsa.

It was a time of celebration and remembrance of what Christ has done for us all.

Pictures of the baptism follow.

NELSA

IDAELTON

JUCEMIR

Idaelton before the baptism

Congratulations and blessings after baptism.

Candidates for baptism.

After the baptism with Pastors Mike and Ernesto

Congratulations and blessing after baptism.