The post below was supposed to be posted last night, but the internet here is "spotty." Our apologies.
This morning we held our first "vbs" with children living in the Tolstoy favela. We sang about bananas and Abraham, played with water balloons and trashcans and taught them about Joshua and waves. Our message was that God is always...always with you.
We are welcomed and loved wherever we go...the Brazilians are so nice to each of us and their faces never stop smiling. Many of the children we see and work with come from extreme poverty and as rewards we give them candy...but what is always surprising is that once we give them candy they want to share and give their candy to us...
We are learning so much.
Today we leave for Camp California, a 2 hour drive outside the city. The children cannot wait and we are beginning to share their excitement. Unfortunately we will not have internet access while there, but promise to post again once we return, along with more pictures.
Obrigado (thanks) for all your prayers!
8 comments:
We're praying for you all as you journey to Camp California... Rachel we will be praying for you as you share the salvation message Saturday afternoon! May God continue to use all of you to impact these precious children!
hope camp is great! will be praying and looking forward to another update when you get back!
Great updates and photos! What an amazing time you are having. Hope that Camp Calif is fantastic. I am sure you are such a blessing as you demonstrate God's love to these children and their families. Can't wait to hear ALL the stories and see ALL the photos! I continue to pray and will have the honor to pray for you in church on Sunday. LOVE YOU!
I sure wish I could be there with you. Your words and the images bring tears to my eyes. I love the ministry there and I am so glad you get to be a part of it.
You all are ambassadors of Christ's love. We are praying for you this morning before the service as a prayer team. You are in our hearts today!
Sounds like your having a blast! Keep having fun and i can't wait for the next update. Hope camp cali is fantastic! I wil continue to pray for everyone! Miss you guys!!!!!
Wow! It sounds like you're having a great time---sharing and receiving. I think it's amazing how God uses us and changes us in that process. I'm praying that your Camp California experience changes everyone involved. Love you bunches!
praying for all of you and the work you are doing in Brazil. Hope the trip to Camp Calif is a safe and joyful time. Thanks for taking the time out of your life to do this wonderful work to share God's message with them.
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