The church just moved to 2 services starting last weekend because we were approaching over capacity due to the restrictions. This is really good news. The bad news is that the city is again on red alert and there are lots of lockdowns again. Unfortunately, people are suffering to a great degree, and we have many people in our church that are going through their 2nd round of the virus. It is distressing because they are young and in good health, but their lungs are compromised and they have been admitted to the hospital. As I understand, the hospitals are at capacity, and they are stacking the rooms with patients. Please pray for the sick, the church, and us. UPDATE: Due to high cases, church is closed again, and we are back to on-line services. :-(
The church continues to be the hands and feet of the Lord. We have continued to go out to the neighborhood and give food. However, given the uptick, we will probably stop for a short stint of time. We have delivered meals and groceries to the sick to help as we can. We are desperate for more of the Lord’s intervention, and to give us wisdom on how to continue to touch the lives of others.
Elba made her famous chicken with tucupi sauce. If you are unsure, Tucupi is the yellow juice extracted from the root of a manioc (cassava) when grated and squeezed. She puts lot of garlic, jambu, greens and chicken in the dish. It is really delicious and it put some smiles on people’s faces.
The girls are doing well. They are still doing on-line school, and this is keeping them busy. We are very proud of them and their diligence to achieve in school. Here is a picture of the girls with their Mom. Wow, they definitely got their beauty from their Mom.
Continued prayer requests:
Please pray for our church, leadership, and congregation that we help people draw close to God as we navigate this time.
- The rejection of this virus from you, your family, friends, and to be thrown out of this universe forever.
- Please pray for Elba and I that we may hear clearly where to put our focus and energy in this next phase of our lives.
Please pray for spiritual, physical, emotional and financial health for us.
Much love, Steve, Elba, Camilly, and Alyssa
