Tuesday, March 24, 2009

10 Year Anniversary Celebration

Pastor Ernesto and I are getting ready to leave tomorrow for Bahia once again. This time our trip will be by plane as the roads are just too dangerous for travel by car. We are excited to be part of the celebration of 10 years of church planting in Brazil. Please pray for us and the travel of pastors from Southern Brazil as we travel there tomorrow. Don Dennison and Ed Rosenberry will also be present for the celebration which will be Thursday through Sunday and everyone returning home on Monday. Thank you for your prayers and your support of church planting.

Look for pictures and maybe even some video to come in the following week.

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Brazil Church Planting

As we stated in our 2008 newsletter to the churches, God did some pretty amazing things in Brazil in the lives of people here in Brazil. We are anxious to see what is in store for this year 2009. As we ended the year of 2008 all of the financial reserves for the Brazilian Church Planting budget were depleted and the gifts and donations that have come in during this early period of 2009 have not been sufficient to cover our church planter salaries, and have hindered greatly expansion efforts. At this point some pastors our facing not being paid in the coming month of March.

As we enter into tough financial times I know it can be hard to find ways to give sometimes, but we will rely on God supplying through faithful stewards such as yourself. Please remember the Brazil Church Planting (CC2804) in your prayers. You may call Don Dennison for more information on how to contribute at (419)-424-1961 or give your donation online at http://secure.cggc.org/AVP/Catalog/?a=c&cid=38&pid=

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Back In Brazil

We made it back to Brazil (January 17th), the trip back was almost as exciting as the trip going home, delayed flights, last minute arrivals to catch the next plane, and even a trip from one airport to another by bus, since our flight into Brazil was late! But we finally made it to Palmas after travelling for more than a day and a half. Life has been hectic to say the least as we try to put our house back in order, and run after many different things that need our attention.

We want to thank everyone for their kindness to us while in the USA, those of you who lent us a room for the night, allowed us to speak at your church, contribute to our support, and pray for us once again thank you very much.

Please continue to pray for a pastor for the Taquari work. I met with a potential candidate this week and will be awaiting his response soon. Pray God would touch the heart of a pastor for that area of Palmas.

God bless!