Welcome to the Pruitt family's mission work newsletter site, ongoing in Recife, Brazil.
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 […]
The third important gathering this quarter was our annual Day of the Family of God. This event brought together families from several congregations to celebrate the unity of God’s people. Through singing, preaching, and fellowship, we were reminded that God not only blesses our homes but also calls us to live out His mission together. […]
The second big gathering this month was the 25th Annual Teen Camp. This year’s theme, “The Four Hearts,” was drawn from the Parable of the Sower. Jesus teaches that our response to His Word determines the kind of “soil” we are hardened ground, shallow and rocky, crowded with thorns (representing worldly loves) or good soil, […]
July is a school recess month in Brazil. Because the country is south of the equator, this time of year is considered winter. That means there is no snow, just lots of rain. The end of the school year and major summer break happen in December and January. During this month we hosted several special […]