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,…

Official Innauguration
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Official Innauguration

This Sunday (Mothers’ day in Brazil as well as in the US) was the official inauguration of the Ebenezer Church’s new building. Throughout the day people from the church were sending me pictures. Here are a few of them…

First Meeting in New Building
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First Meeting in New Building

As I was at prayer meeting at Fellowship Baptist Church this evening, a couple members of the Ebenezer Congregation sent me these photos. I find it fitting that the first official use of the new building be a prayer meeting, as the very existence of the building is the result of years of prayer on…

Construction Update: Tonight’s the Night!
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Construction Update: Tonight’s the Night!

Tonight the Ebenezer congregation will meet in it’s new building for the very first time! You can be sure that there will be much rejoicing and thanksgiving at this prayer meeting. Here are a couple pictures of the chairs being moved in, as well as the front of the building as it currently appears. The…

Hands Across the Equator: Faith Baptist in Lakeland
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Hands Across the Equator: Faith Baptist in Lakeland

It has always been our goal to develop a sense of community between our supporting churches and our church plant. One of the ways we are doing this while on furlough is by having our supporting pastors record a special greeting for the Ebenezer congregation, including their testimony or a short devotional. We are going to…