Brazil

The Passing of a Hero

Today I received word that pioneer missionary Harold Reiner had passed away. Ever since I met him in 1989, Harold has been one of my heroes. His son Tim had graciously invited me–then a seventeen-year-old kid who had never been outside of the country (Canada doesn’t count)–to spend two months with them in Brazil. Throughout…

Brazil

Meet Me in São Luís: Old Pictures

Meet Me in São Luís is an ongoing series, the purpose of which is to educate the world at large about the beautiful, enchanting, little-known city of São Luís, Maranhão. Recently, in looking for some pictures of my adopted city, I came across this Flickr set of São Luís of yesteryear. I thought it would…

“Dia dos Namorados” Event
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“Dia dos Namorados” Event

Brazilian’s celebrate their equivalent of Valentines Day on June 12th. As that fell on a Sunday this year, the Kerigma congregation held a Dia dos Namorados event on the 11th. Despite the date, romance was in the air! ____________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our ministry in Brazil. As an…

Welcome to Maranhão!
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Welcome to Maranhão!

It has been about a month and a half since our arrival for our second term in Brazil. Here is a quick summary of major events during that time. Renting a house. This was our first major hurdle. After several days of searching we finally found a three-bedroom home in a decent neighborhood. Our son…

Brazil

A Quiet Strength

We are still waiting breathlessly for the internet to be connected at our house here in São Luís. The providor (ironically called “Jet”) assures me that they will call me “any time now” to set up a time for the installation. In the mean time, all my online business is being cared for on infrequent…