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A Story We Wanted to Preserve

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Dear brothers and sisters, I would like to share with you a special project that my niece, Bettina, and I have completed. We have produced a documentary titled “Here I Am, Send Me,” which highlights the beginnings of the Church of Christ’s mission work here in Recife, Brazil. The documentary focuses on the early years […]

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 […]