Our first Kids Club in the Rio Sao Joao bairro went better than we dared to dream. Here are some pictures of the event: At first, only a few kids showed up. Still, this was better than what we expected. Simone, Itacyara, Rose, and Francivaldo teach Romans 3:23 Of course there had to be puppets……
This group of young people (and young-at-heart people) will be visiting us here in Sao Luis from June 9th to the 18th. Their group is called F.O.C.U.S (Fellowship of Christians United in Service), and they are from our sending church in Lakeland, Florida. We are very excited about their visit, and the doors that have…
As you may have noticed, the “Daily Dozen” feature has ground to a halt. I realized that the last thing I needed right now was another hard deadline. However, I still wanted a way to share some of the great links I come across. Enter Monday Mayhem. It’s once a week, and there’s no built-in…
In which The Astonishing Adventures of Missionary Max (affiliate link) gets some word-of-mouth from a few unlikely sources: Feel free to share the above video on Facebook, Youtube, or the social media site of your choice. The Astonishing Adventures of Missionary Max, Parts 1, 2 and 3 are now available for Kindle and Nook!
This was supposed to post over a week ago, but I am just now working getting to a large and growing blog backlog. What follows are a couple pictures of Michael’s and my promise ceremony with the Brazilian Scouts. Back when we started participating in the scouting program I decided that it would be something…
Our last activity with the Kerigma youth group was a luau on one of Sao Luis’ spectacular beaches. While it was bittersweet, due to our impending departure, the ambiance was relaxing and therapeutic. Here is a picture of Itacyara and I with our outstanding group of teens: More pictures here. The Astonishing Adventures of Missionary…
The past couple of weeks saw two new reviews of The Astonishing Adventures of Missionary Max hit cyberspace. First up, a review that originally ran in the bulletin of our home church in Lakeland Florida, written by the associate pastor (also…my brother). Money quote: “…the action, romance and multi-layered plots will keep just about anyone…
The Avengers …and theology The Avengers …in high school Tips for Preachers, 1 Preach through whole books. Tips for Preachers, 2 Make a bee-line to the Cross. Lego Creation of the Day Legos and trains…can it get any better than this? I submit that it cannot. Tanks You’re welcome. Tanks Again You’re welcome again. Mothers,…
The following are excerpts from our most recent prayer letter. You can read the whole thing here. The past month and a half has been for us–without a doubt–the most difficult of our ministry since we arrived in Brazil. Our walk through the valley began on April 2nd, when our beloved co-worker Francisco Bezerra was…
Aaaaaand….we’re back! Honest Lawyers There are some. Brain Teasers Just in case your brain needs a good teasing. The More Things Change… …the more they stay the same. Lego Creation of the Day This little light (house) of mine… You Can’t Tell a Book By It’s Cover But you might be able to tell it…