Maria: A Christmas Gift

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On Christmas Eve at 4 pm. I finally finished preparing our Christmas dinner and was concerned because I still hadn’t accomplished my Christmas “mission”, which consisted of each family member helping someone in need and then bringing the story to share around the dinner table. So, after setting the table I went out. It was […]

Being Like Jesus – NE Christian Lectureship 2016

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Last weekend was our annual Northeast (Brazil) Christian Lectureship. We call it “Congresso”. This four-day “fellowship feast” is held in a different city of Northeast Brazil each year with a different local congregation hosting it. This way many different congregations can partake in the blessing of hospitality and those who come can get to know the […]

Day of the Bible 2015

Josh and Lívia with invited friends

You may not know this, but there is a special day out of the year that is designated to commemorate the Bible, “The Day of the Bible.” Here in Brazil, the second Sunday in December is set apart of this day. This year it fell on December 13th. Here at the church we decided to […]

School of the Bible: 2015 Wrap Up

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The final classes for 2015 at the School of the Bible have just come to an end. We had a total of 544 students throughout the year to learn more about the Word of God. Most of these students are visitors from the community. Some are church members who are bringing a friend they want […]