First of all let me so, "sorry for not blogging for over 2 1/2 months." I've actually written several blogs but was unable to post them because of either a lack of internet or not enough upload speed to upload anything. It sounds lame, I know, but it is what it is. It's so frustrating writing something then not being able to publish it because the internet is so weak, but it's just the way it is here. Nothing is easy. Anyway, I'm trying to come up with a way of getting stuff on line so please bear with us: )
Any of you who have been here to Brazil or have followed us over the last 2 years have probably either been to or heard of a ministry I call "Patrick's Place." Actually the name of the ministry is Encontro com Deus (Encounter with God) and it's located in Curitiba. Patrick Reason is the founder and director of the ministry and has been doing an amazing work with the children in this extremely empoverished community for 17+ years. He also has a couple of homes where he rescues and houses battered and abused mothers and their children. We've been partnering with Patrick for almost 4 years now and have been privileged to minister to the kids at this facility numerous times. We've brought several missions teams there as well as gone there with our ministry (Hope and Life Brazil) and it's always been great!
Two weeks ago we were able to go and bring a small group from our church (the i3C) along with us. We were able to do all the usual fun stuff (i.e., face painting, ballon animals, sidewalk art, temporary tattoos, games, etc.). Then at the end of the program we did what we really came for... "presenting the Gospel." Even though we knock it out of the park with our fun activities and our group games, presenting the Gospel is something that endeavor to do no matter what and it's something that's a priority to us. Otherwise we're just entertaining. So once again we were able to share another facet of the Gospel with these kids and for that we're grateful.
Here's some pic's of the day and some of the things that took place: )
We love you guys and a big "thanks" to all of our supporters who make it possible for us to be here!
Love Ya!
Jim and MJ
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