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Kerigma VBS
What follows are some pictures of the VBS last week at the Kerigma congregation. The lovely and multi-talented Itacyara (aka The Brazilian Bombshell) was in charge of the event. She had been planning it–together with several ladies from our church–almost since our arrival two-and-a-half months previous. On the last day there were over 60 kids…
Missions Trips 2013
Almost every year we have been in Brazil we have hosted at least one church missions team. This year we hosted two. The first team was from Open Bible Baptist Church in Orange City, Florida, led by Pastor Paul Youmans. They were followed–almost immediately–by a group from Grace Baptist Church in Batavia, NY, led by…
Weekly Best of Brazil Blog Roundup
We’ve had an eventful inaugurating week over at the Best of Brazil Blog. Here are some post that you may find of interest: Current Events Brazil was saddened by the passing of a tennis great Maria Esther Bueno. The truckers strike comes to a dramatic end. Explaining the Bolsonaro phenomenon. That time Anthony Bourdain visited…
Ten Years Ago Today
My son Michael had just been born, eight days earlier. He was home, and I was back to work. The previous evening I worked an overnight shift, and was sleeping when my wife came in and mentioned something about towers falling in NY. In a groggy stupor I acknowledged that she had spoken, rolled over,…
Missionary Monday Live: Interview with Pastor Brian King
I’m going to start adding our Missionary Monday Live videos here, starting with this one, in which we interview Pastor Brian King of West Windsor, NY. To see previous episodes, you can check out the archives on YouTube.
Max Moment: The Fictional Missionary Does Real Missions
Many of the faithful readers of this blog and supporters of this ministry are aware that we were able to purchase a piece of property for the Ebenezer church plant. We were blessed by the generosity of our Brazilian brethren and the members of our fledgling congregation. On Saturday, Lord willing, we will be clearing…