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Of Palaces and Deserts

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In life, people often encounter two very different experiences: times in palaces and times in deserts. The palaces represent moments of happiness, tranquility, peace, and prosperity when we feel blessed and content. The deserts symbolize difficult times filled with struggles, needs, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. As Christians, we know that both joy and sorrow are […]

Transforming Hearts and Lives: Reflections from the Women’s Seminar

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I just got home from our yearly lady’s seminar. This year, it took place in the city of Belo Jardim, about a three-hour drive from Recife. Most of the 250 women came by bus, others by car, and some by plane. A few came as far as six hours by plane. The Women´s Seminar was […]

Nurturing Newcomers with the Fundamentals of Faith

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In our congregation, we welcome new members through baptism and transfers from other churches. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds and vary in age. Upon joining, they integrate into our fellowship and become part of our community. Although we often assume they possess a basic understanding of biblical knowledge, we have discovered that their levels […]

Five barley loaves and two fish: a dream come true

Women Seminar 2023

Filled with joy and expectation, 280 Christian women convened for the 31st annual ladies’ seminar. Each year, the four-day workshop is organized by a different congregation in a new city. This year’s host was the city of Triunfo, Pernambuco. Triunfo, a green oasis amidst the arid Sertão region of Northeast Brazil, is a six-hour drive […]