Pastoral Selfie
As the service was about to begin this evening. I love these people!
As the service was about to begin this evening. I love these people!
Yesterday the Ebenezer congregation came together to give our church building some much-needed TLC. We re-stuccoed some walls, painted some others, did some landscaping work, and completely remodeled the nursery…among other smaller projects. Scroll through to see some pictures with captions. About half the pictures are provided courtesy of Pastor Francivaldo. Did you enjoy this…
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Gal. 6:9 Dear friends, The second semester of 2024 was filled to overflowing with activities, and amidst them all we were delighted to see God at work in a number of different ways. Camp Ministry…
Yesterday a judge here in Brazil imposed a 48-hour ban on WhatsApp, a popular social media platform here in Brazil.* While lesser known in the US, it is a national phenomenon here in Brazil. Businesses depend on it for communication with customers and divulgation of new products. Individuals use it extensively to communicate with others….
If you read our most recent newsletter, you may remember that we mentioned a return to Ebenezer Baptist Church, the congregation we planted back in 2012. As of last Sunday, I was officially installed as pastor of the church. Itacyara and I have jumped back into ministry there with both feet, and are very optimistic…
Our churches here in Maranhão have a tradition of holding an annual conference to celebrate the church’s anniversary. This year Ebenezer celebrated eight years since her founding, and one year since becoming independent. The church invited Pastor Leandro Lins, from the state of Ceará, to speak on the topic of “Living According to the Will…
Besides being an essential part of our ministry, Itacyara is also very much in demand by other churches. This month she accepted an invitation to help with the Vacation Bible School of one of our sister churches in São Luís. The first VBS, and the Good News Baptist Church ended last week, and it was…