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News from Brazil
One of the Ebenezer deacons sent me these pictures today. It is heartening to see the work continuing in our absence.

Easter at Ebenézer
Here are a couple pictures of what the Easter service was like yesterday at the Ebenézer congregation.

Family Month
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: 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…

Buried with Christ…Risen with Christ
On Saturday three young people were baptized at the Ebenezer congregation, giving public testimony to their faith in Christ. Rejoice with us, and pray for Lucas, Adrianna, and Amanda as they continue to live out their Christian faith in an increasingly hostile world.

Good News from a Distant Land
This morning I asked our Ebenezer congregation to send me some pictures of the service, and of recent progress at the construction site. They came through in a big way!