Four visitors become family

LST

In May we received four students from OSU through a program that teaches the Bible in English called LST (Let’s Start Talking). The four students that came were Stephen, Mary, Becca and Scarlett. They arrived with the mission of teaching the Bible in English through personal weekly meetings during their stay of six weeks. And […]

Who is God?

Who is God

This period in the School of the Bible I’m teaching a course (in Portuguese) entitled “Advanced Theology”. There are ten students. Of these, three are church members and the rest are visitors from the community. The class is called “Advanced Theology” because the other Theology class is called “Basic” (I think calling them 1 and […]

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 […]