There is so much to tell - but let me get a few things out of the way up front. First, no, I am not mispelling Brazil, but prefer using the Brazilian spelling of this word because it is what I constantly see here. Plus, I like to say Brazil with the S sound - it's oh so Portuguese. :-)
Second, the letters, MG, are simply an abbreviation for the state we are in - and in which we work, In fact, we have worked here for the last 8 years - in the North most portion of this large state - developing our adopted 'micro-region' in which many P-70 (a word for the organization and movement) Baptist churches have now been planted. Needless to say, it is exciting for me to meet pastors and people, many of whom were converts from the earliest days of our mission, now serving Christ and the cause of this initiative.
Now each morning I teach our team from Paul's leter to the church at Ephesus. It is letter that is most applicable in helping our team understand the power they have been given in Christ and their calling unto good works - the principle of which is the gospel. Of course we always sing, and it is good to see our fellow Americans enjoying this special time before we go out to serve our LORD for the day.
This year our team from ParkwayHills consists of 11 persons, and here in Pedro Azul we are joined with members from FBC Ft. Worth. In addition, Pastor Brad Martin - one time worship pastor of ParkwayHills, and now the Senior Pastor of Shady Oaks Baptist church of Hurst - is leading a team from his church in a smaller city approximately 150 kilometers to our west and south.
Please continue to pray for our team - and for the team in Boto Murim led by Pastor Brad. Yesterday over 25 persons confessed Christ as their Savior here, and we expect that number to be exceeded many times over before we leave here in 2 days for our next town.
Deus Abencoe,
Pastor Sam
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Loved reading this update and praying for continued good news from BraSil!
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