Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Brasil, Day 12, Rio de Janeiro


Today it is Tuesday, and we have made the long trip from the north of Minas Gerais to, Rio de Janeiro, this great city by the sea.  We had breakfast in the historic First Baptist Church of Rio, where our mission team worship leader serves as the Minister of Music.  We will spend our time before flying home by sight-seeing. We are all very tired, but grateful for the over 300 persons who came to know Christ through this mission trip.  Indeed, the Harvest remains plentiful here in the land and among the people of Brasil. 

Last night we held a testimony service at our Fazenda (dude ranch) which was our stop on the way home.  I was amazed to hear the story of how Jairo Campos was called into this work as a young man and child of missionary parents.  Indeed, the influence of parents over their children is astounding.   Case in point, the picture here is of the Chris and Dave Davenport, and Chris's daughter, Sara, and Dave's sons' Brett and Jacob.  Chris and Dave lived in Brasil as children while there parents served here as missionaries.  

We'll see you all in Dallas - 

Pastor Sam 

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