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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…
For several weeks now I’ve been teasing on social media about our new recorder orchestra. Last night, in the second service of our annual conference, and in front of our entire association of churches, they ministered for the first time. Of course we had to start with Come Thou Fount, which, besides being my favorite…
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When first we arrived in São Luís and began working with Pastor Francisco at the Kerigma congregation, we met an earnest young man named Francivaldo. He was a leader in the youth group, and very active in the church. When, a year later, we began the Ebenezer congregation, Francivaldo joined us. Soon after that he…