It’s been over a month since our last “snapshots” post, so we have a little catching up to do. Of course, if you follow us on Instagram, you are up to date on our activities since we temporarily set aside our regular postings here. If not, well, here’s what you missed.
My parents, Harold and Judy Comings, were able to visit us for three weeks in August. These times with family are rare, and for this reason, more precious.Three generations of Comings men.While Dad was here we were able to finalize the translation of a Bible study he wrote on finding the will of God. We aim to get this published here in Brazil in the near future.Last month Nathanael and two other young people from the Ebenezer church went before the congregation as candidates for baptism. You can read about their baptism, as well as other cool things that happened at the church retreat, here.The truck continues to earn its keep, whether it’s taking building supplies to help a single mom in the interior build her home……or hauling supplies to camp – in this case tires for a retention wall at the swimming hole.New Testament Survey class at the Bible InstitutePlanning meeting for EBET (an online theological training project).Itacyara with her ladies Bible study group.In the beginning of September I was privileged to preach a series at one of our local churches on “The Wonders of Heaven”. Here I am pointing in the general direction…At that conference Itacyara brought a series of lessons to the kids on the same subject.Our kids club continues to go strong. A few of these young people have begun to attend the regular services of the church.Snack time is a favorite.Saying goodbye to Dad and Mom was not fun, but on their last morning here we got to spend some time relaxing on the beach.Another highlight of the past few days…this get-together on the beach (where else?) with several of the young people from our area churches…including a good turn-out from Ebenezer.A friend in the US sent me her stamp collection, and I’ve been having a blast integrating it into mine. Itacyara can’t wait for me to be done so she can have her dining room back.A personal achievement: selon Duolingo, je parle français.Our cat “Squeak” – ever vigilant!
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