Francivaldo Joins MAB
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Francivaldo Joins MAB

The Missão Auxiliadora Batista, or MAB, is a Brazilian mission agency that exists to provide infrastructure to Brazilian missionaries working in Brazil. During our first term it was my privilege to serve on the board of this mission agency. It is with great price, therefore, that I can announce that Francivaldo (center), the young man…

News from Ebenézer: Youth Fellowship
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News from Ebenézer: Youth Fellowship

Hot off the presses! As I write this I am receiving pictures and reports from the Ebenezer young people about the area youth fellowship meeting held at our new facilities. Not only was there great fellowship and preaching, but a new directory was elected from among the young people. The president-elect is a young man…

Buried with Christ…Risen with Christ
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Buried with Christ…Risen with Christ

On Saturday three young people were baptized at the Ebenezer congregation, giving public testimony to their faith in Christ. Rejoice with us, and pray for Lucas, Adrianna, and Amanda as they continue to live out their Christian faith in an increasingly hostile world.

New Support Estimate
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New Support Estimate

While visiting you, our supporting churches and individuals this year, we have consistently informed you that there would be an increase in our support level before our return to the field in January. Now we know exactly what that will be. Here is our previous support estimate from BMM, with our new needs written in red…

This Just In
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This Just In

Three new prospective new members of the Ebenezer congregation, going before the church prior to baptism. The links below are affiliate links. This means that clicking and making purchases is one way you can help our work. Also, don’t forget to check out our sister site dedicated to all things Brazilian.

The Men of Ebenézer
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The Men of Ebenézer

This is one of the most important pictures I have posted in recent weeks from the Ebenezer congregation. Let me explain: Last Sunday was Brazilian Fathers’ Day, and, as we have every year, the Ebenezer congregation honored the fathers that gathered there. That, however, is not the important thing about this picture. There are several…

Ebenezer VBS
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Ebenezer VBS

I believe I have mentioned before that one of our greatest joys as we travel the US on furlough is seeing the people at Ebenezer picking up the reins and carrying on the work of ministry. These pictures illustrate that: the congregation organized and conducted their Vacation Bible School.      

São Luís Youth Missions Bazaar
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São Luís Youth Missions Bazaar

This happened a while ago, and I am just now getting around to posting the pictures. I know, bad missionary. The young people of our churches in São Luís got together and held an missions bazaar, with the object of raising people’s awareness of missions needs around the world. Here are some pictures.

Looking Ahead: Francivaldo
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Looking Ahead: Francivaldo

Three-and-a-half years ago, as we were in the initial stages of planning for the Ebenezer church plant, we had at our side an enthusiastic young man named Francivaldo. We had worked together for a year in our previous ministry, and it was evident that the call of God was on his life for ministry. God,…