Close Encounters of the Slithery Kind
We don’t always encounter snakes on our way to prayer meeting, but when we do, well…watch.
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Guest Report: Ministry in Rio During the Olympics
Since our arrival in the US we have become accustomed to answering questions about the Summer Olympics in Rio. As we live roughly two thousand miles from Rio de Janeiro, our answers have been limited. We do have colleagues, however, who serve in Rio. The Patefield family – Nathan and Dawn – serve with…