Here are some of the better pictures that showed up on my Instagram feed over the past month or so. All original artists are credited. Visit them and show some love! A photo posted by Andrew Comings (@andrewcomings) on Aug 14, 2015 at 2:25pm PDT A great perspective on the Palacio dos Leões, by @enockrodriguess…
Here are some of the pictures from our Instagram account for this month. All were taken by me. Feel free to share! My pics A photo posted by Andrew Comings (@andrewcomings) on Aug 10, 2015 at 6:38pm PDT One of the many ancient buildings in a state of elegant decay to be found in São…
Saturday was our last day at the camp property before progressing on to Ceará. Our time in Morros was extremely profitable. Over the last two weeks we have: 1) Installed a circuit breaker box 2) Applied for an electric hookup 3) Contracted a well digger 4) Put together a construction project 5) Met with pastors…
I will have more pictures and stories from the baptism yesterday…it was truly an amazing day. But while I organize that post, please indulge a moment of fatherly pride as I post this video…the baptism of my oldest son, Michael.
It’s been a while, so here are a few of the books that I have managed to read during the previous weeks. The Iron King by Maurice Druon Think 21st century politics is corrupt? Meet King Philip the Fair and the intrigue surrounding his reign in 14th century France. The prose is a little stilted…
Last night our congregation marked yet another milestone as the youth group (called Mocidade IBRE) was officially inaugurated. The event was completely organized by our young people, who will be taking the leadership role as the project moves forward. As usual, we’ve got pictures! We love icebreakers! Itacyara and friend. William “playing around” in the…
Earlier this week I spent a few more days at the camp, and was able to bring the wall project almost to completion. Below are some pictures of the process: A tractor clears out the land behind the wall. Improvised scaffolding. The sword and the trowel… Antonio the bricklayer, laying bricks. Cleared out area. Can…
Last week I was able to spend a few days at the camp. I hired a bricklayer, and we began laying the foundation for the wall. Here is what has been accomplished so far: Digging the trench. Receiving the rocks. Transporting the water tank. Building the foundation. Putting up support columns. On Monday I will…
The Ebenezer congregation reached another milestone this week as we held our very first Vacation Bible School. We were pleased to have the assistance of some young ladies from Child Evangelism Fellowship, and were excited by the results. Attendance every day ran around forty children, and several gave outward indication of accepting Christ. Itacyara and…
Guts and glory!