It has been another exciting month and one of the biggest excitements was the baptism we had at the church. It is always a big celebration in the church, and praise the Lord, in heaven as well. I love that during the baptism the church is singing and worshiping God and the symbolism of letting the person be completely immersed in water being baptized into Jesus’ death on the cross and no longer being slaves to self or sin. When they are raised out of the water they are raised into a new life in Christ and are with Him forever. Praise the Lord for these 10 people that made this public declaration of faith. We are a bit partial for this baptism as Alyssa was one of the people who we baptized. It was truly a blessing. However, unlike all the others being baptized who walked down the stairs into the water. Alyssa instead decided to jump into the water. Yep, that’s the pastor’s kid. :-) Please keep these new believers in your prayers.
Elba went down to the National Vineyard Conference in Sao Paulo. Elba has stepped into the National leader position temporarily in Brazil due to the death of our leader’s wife. She helped coordinate the event and shared at the conference to the pastors and leaders in the South. During the conference they had great worship, teaching, and time for prayers. In addition, they introduced 5 new churches and 1 church plant. Amen!!!
The conference was called “Why Church” which is an expansive response. They focused on the topics “Church to worship, Church to reconcile and Church to serve”. Another great benefit to the teachings is just being together with one another. There is much encouragement, and refreshment when we can share our hurts, challenges, and accomplishments.
This is what happens when you overextend your front flip on the trampoline. OUCH. She is doing much better now and it is healing. She is a tough girl. At the church, the girls participated in the children day celebration. Children’s day is a National holiday in Brazil. We hosted many children in the community with games, entertainment, food, and face painting. It was a big hit.
On a funny note, I was driving in town and saw this dog on the back of this guy’s motorbike. I had to take a picture. I was concerned the dog was going to fall off. I followed them into town, and the owner was driving fairly fast, but the dog never fell and seemed to be having a blast.
Please pray for spiritual, physical, financial and emotional health for us.
Much love, Steve, Elba, Camilly, and Alyssa
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