Michael Hansen, the Lead Pastor in Delaware County, and Derek Blaylock, a Vineyard Pastor out of San Antonio Texas, came for a short visit. They came and visited some of our bases located in Macapá, Pacajá, and Altamira. About 20 years ago, God put Brazil on Derek’s heart and he has been praying for Brazil ever since. This was his first time visiting Brazil and it was such a joy to witness what God was doing in him. Please pray for Derek to get more clarity on their call to be missionaries in Brazil.
Michael did a leadership night at our church. He was really impressed with the amount of young leaders we have here in Altamira. He focused his teaching on how to construct a sustainable spiritual life in your marriage, family, and ministry. During his talk he shared the following which was impactful. “To be healthy as leaders we need to be alert to the enemy's subtle attacks, leaders must expect to be attacked, they should never be surprised or afraid.... leaders must maintain an attitude of humility, always recognizing what is our part in the Kingdom work. We must have humility to recognize our limitations, because what we have to give will always seem small, and at times feel insignificant compared to the size of the need. But it is all that God wants from us, so we need to know that we are loved, that the Father loves us not for what we do, not for our skills, nor for our "great achievements", He loves us because we are his sons and daughters, it is from this place of love that we must lead."
At the church we also held a new members class. We had 25 new people become members of the church. Praise God! During the class they learn about the church, our history, beliefs, and ministries. After the several hour class, many members of the church pitched in to cook and bring food so that we could have lunch together with the new members.
That same night we had 4 people get baptized. It was emotional for the ones being baptized into a new life with Christ. During the baptism we had great worship and lots of people press up to get a front row seat. Especially the kids. They want to be right there.
Please pray for spiritual, physical, emotional and financial health for us.
Thanks and much love, Steve, Elba, Camilly, and Alyssa
