News from Brazil
One of the Ebenezer deacons sent me these pictures today. It is heartening to see the work continuing in our absence. 
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Among Evangelical churches here in Brazil, May has been designated “Family Month”. Sermons, activities, and conferences are organized around the theme of “The Family”. This, of course, is in response to the massive disintegration of family life here (something our US brethren know all about, as well). This year I was invited to speak at…
Ministry Update: A Little Camp and a Little Ebenezer
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