Good News from a Distant Land
This morning I asked our Ebenezer congregation to send me some pictures of the service, and of recent progress at the construction site. They came through in a big way!
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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…
Snapshots of Missionary Life: To Camp And Back Again
Not quite so many as last time, but here are some random pictures from the last week: The main ministry event was our first trip to camp since returning. Point of interest: The hat I’m wearing in this picture is made entirely of cork, was acquired on our trip to Portugal last September. View this…
May is Family Month!
In many churches here in Brazil May has been designated as “Family Month”. One of the ways our church is observing this occasion is by having our Wednesday prayer meeting in the homes of various members, in stead of at the church building as usual. This week a dear couple from our church hosted us,…
Newsletter: 2023 In Review
Note: This is the text of our most recent newsletter. If you would like to receive these updates, send me a message and I will add you to the list. Dear friends, We have some big news to share with you as we begin 2024, but first, here is a summary of the major events…
Ebenezer Update and Opportunity
There are some exciting things going on at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the congregation we had the privilege to plant beginning in 2012. Nine months ago they called Paulo as their first full-time (non missionary-supported) pastor, and since then he has been doing an outstanding job. Though we are helping out in a sister church, we…
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Guest Post: My Adventures in Brazil with the Comings Family
In June of this year Marcus Baltich, a student at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, IA, spent a month with us here in Brazil. What follows are his impressions of that time. For those curious about what a one-month mission trip entails, I hope to provide an accurate picture and encourage you through my…