Last week we were once again privileged with the presence of a team from Fellowship Baptist Church. I say “once again” because this is the third time a group from this church has visited us, under the banner “Fellowship of Christians United in Service” (F.O.C.U.S.). This time Pastor Daniel Comings (aka, my kid brother) brought…
Here’s what I read in July. Not as long a list this time, but some really substantial material. The Lives of Ordinary People in Ancient Israel: Where Archaeology and the Bible Intersect by William G. Dever I found this book it to be very informative, and a worthwhile read for anybody interested in Old Testament…
When I was born, my Dad was pastoring the Dryden Baptist Church in Dryden, New York. We lived there until I was four years old. Yet, despite having known me as a toddler, this church has faithfully supported our work here in Brazil for many years. Last week was their annual Vacation Bible School, and,…
As Itacyara and I were talking about our church’s progress over the last year, we noted that the youth group has had few activities since January. One thing led to another, and Thursday night we found ourselves hosting a group of lively teens for a game night. Here, from the Ebenezer Instagram account, are a…
Here are some of the posts you may have missed if you don’t follow us on Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Comings (@andrewcomings) Read more about this here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Comings (@andrewcomings) View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
Besides being an essential part of our ministry, Itacyara is also very much in demand by other churches. This month she accepted an invitation to help with the Vacation Bible School of one of our sister churches in São Luís. The first VBS, and the Good News Baptist Church ended last week, and it was…
The first I heard of the Netflix documentary The Edge of Democracy (Democracia em Vertigem in Portuguese, trailer here) was when several of my left-leaning Brazilian friends enthusiastically recommended it on social media. As I am always interested in how Brazil is portrayed in the US, my interest was immediately piqued. After watching it, I…
For those who follow our ministry, and who are on Instagram, here is a list of accounts you might want to follow. 1. Our account, of course. We try to keep it updated with snapshots of everyday life here in Brazil. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Comings (@andrewcomings) 2. The…
It was Saturday evening. A large group of well-wishers looked on as the blushing bride walked down a grassy lane, and a nervous groom crooned the words from a popular love song. When bride and groom met at the altar, the turned around and waited as their nine children came up the aisle with their…
The Story Luke Tells: Luke’s Unique Witness to the Gospel by Justo Gonzalez Church historian Justo Gonzalez looks at Luke’s writings. I liked his overall approach and he had some good insights. The author’s soft spot for Liberation Theology is kept to a minimum. Worthwhile if you are studying Luke or Acts. The First American…