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Guest Post: My Adventures in Brazil with the Comings Family
In June of this year Marcus Baltich, a student at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, IA, spent a month with us here in Brazil. What follows are his impressions of that time. For those curious about what a one-month mission trip entails, I hope to provide an accurate picture and encourage you through my…

Youth Rally in São Luís
One of the most frustrating aspects of furlough is being “away from the action”, so to speak. We see things going on in Brazil, and want to be in the middle of it. Having said that, it is at the same time extremely gratifying to see God continue to bless the work there. These are…

…and Another Great Step for Ebenezer
You may remember a week ago I posted about the emancipation of the Ebenezer church from the mother church. On that occasion I teased about some bigger news to come on the 29th. The following week, I posted this on social media: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Comings (@andrewcomings) And…

Snapshots of Missionary Life: Training, Trains, and New Family Pictures
A rather eclectic mix of photos this week. To get these pictorial updates in real time, subscribe to our Instagram account. If you live in the greater Pittsburgh area, be sure to look up Michaela for all your professional photography needs. ____________________ Did you enjoy this post? Consider making a donation to our ministry in…

Ministry Update: The 2025 Baptist Mid Missions of Brazil Conference
Our once-a-year BMMB conference is always a special highlight for our family. This year it was held near the city of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, and featured outstanding preaching by Pastor David de Bruyn, of Johannesburg, South Africa. Finally, the conference took place next to a popular park on the beach called…wait for…

Good Pizza and Great Plans
Last night Pastor Francivaldo and I met with the leadership of the Ebenezer youth group at a local pizza parlor. There, around three magnificent pies, we listened to the ideas and dreams of the young people for their group, and set forth our philosophy of church/youth ministry. Look for great things to come from this group of…