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When the wicked rule, the people groan

protest

My friends, what you are seeing on TV about Brazil is true. One of the most peaceful countries in the world got sick and tired of our corrupt government. The World Cup’s huge fancy first-world stadiums built with people’s money while our public schools and hospitals are falling apart was one of the main triggers […]

Great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus

Rogerio

Last week we rejoiced with Rogerio and Cristina as two of their family were baptized. Rogerio is one of the recently appointed deacons. His sister Francira (50) and his mother D. Jacira (77) live with them (pictured in the blue baptismal clothes). They have been attending church regularly and Rogerio and his wife Cristina (red […]

School of the Bible off to a great start

Entrega de Certificados

Classes this year began early in 2013 with a one month long intensive course. Last month we offered two courses: “How to Read and Understand the Bible” and “Basic English”. We had about 13 attend the language course and 30 attend the Bible course. It was great to see our students taking time to study […]

As you did it to one of the least of these…

StreetMinsitry02Jan13

The “Bread Ministry” is one of the evangelistic/benevolence ministries of the church here that ministers to the people who live on the street. Every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening a meal is distributed in the city square and a worship service is held. The big annual give-away to the Bread Ministry people was held last […]