I just wanted to take a moment and update everyone with all that is going on :)
Amazon Valley Academy
The first day of school was on Wednesday. I was able to pass out the Bibles that we raised the money for. The Students love them! They wanted me to make sure that I told everyone how much they appreciate them and how thankful they truly are for the Bibles. Personally, I want to thank you as well. Your giving has opened up a whole new opportunity for these kids - to grow closer to God, fill their hunger for His Word, and "sharpen their Swords" to better defend their faith. The students wanted to write y'all some letters thanking you for the Bibles.... I will have them posted on the site ASAP.
God has opened the door for Liz and I to take on some new challenges within our ministry here in Belem. Liz is serving now as the lead teacher for the upper school at AVA. In addition to the Campus Chaplain role, I am also serving as the Campus Administrator. We certainly have a new respect and appreciation for the school administrators that were over us back when we were in school. None the less, God is showing us new things everyday so that we may learn to be more effective in His work that he has called us to.
The English Service
Today was the first day back since Christmas break came in. It was incredible how hard it rained before the service started, and yet so many people managed to "wade" in - I don't believe that will ever cease to amaze me. The service was on Matthew 7:7-12 "Ask, Seek, Knock".
Go Ye Therefore.....
God opened the doors for Liz and I to take a day trip to a Riberino village called Caicaua on Saturday. A newly started Baptist church was hosting VBS this week with the help of a missions group from Sao Paulo. The purpose of this trip was to help serve at the VBS, but also build a relationship with the church planter, Wilson, for future opportunities to help plant churches in Riberino villages. On Saturday, we had over 80 kids show up for VBS! It was truly a blessing to see the church growing so strong in just over a year. Currently, the church serves mainly children and younger youth. The goal is to harness mission efforts out of AVA students and affiliates to host evangelical events targeted at growing this churches "older" populations. Below are a few photos of the trip (there are a couple extra too)....
Well we love all of you are miss you a bunch. May God bless everyone that we may serve Him well and bring glory to His name!
Amazon Valley Academy
The first day of school was on Wednesday. I was able to pass out the Bibles that we raised the money for. The Students love them! They wanted me to make sure that I told everyone how much they appreciate them and how thankful they truly are for the Bibles. Personally, I want to thank you as well. Your giving has opened up a whole new opportunity for these kids - to grow closer to God, fill their hunger for His Word, and "sharpen their Swords" to better defend their faith. The students wanted to write y'all some letters thanking you for the Bibles.... I will have them posted on the site ASAP.
God has opened the door for Liz and I to take on some new challenges within our ministry here in Belem. Liz is serving now as the lead teacher for the upper school at AVA. In addition to the Campus Chaplain role, I am also serving as the Campus Administrator. We certainly have a new respect and appreciation for the school administrators that were over us back when we were in school. None the less, God is showing us new things everyday so that we may learn to be more effective in His work that he has called us to.
The English Service
Today was the first day back since Christmas break came in. It was incredible how hard it rained before the service started, and yet so many people managed to "wade" in - I don't believe that will ever cease to amaze me. The service was on Matthew 7:7-12 "Ask, Seek, Knock".
Go Ye Therefore.....
God opened the doors for Liz and I to take a day trip to a Riberino village called Caicaua on Saturday. A newly started Baptist church was hosting VBS this week with the help of a missions group from Sao Paulo. The purpose of this trip was to help serve at the VBS, but also build a relationship with the church planter, Wilson, for future opportunities to help plant churches in Riberino villages. On Saturday, we had over 80 kids show up for VBS! It was truly a blessing to see the church growing so strong in just over a year. Currently, the church serves mainly children and younger youth. The goal is to harness mission efforts out of AVA students and affiliates to host evangelical events targeted at growing this churches "older" populations. Below are a few photos of the trip (there are a couple extra too)....
Our street when it rains!
The new church building!
This was the original church building
The new parsonage!
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| My friend! |
This is Wilson, he planted the church!
Well we love all of you are miss you a bunch. May God bless everyone that we may serve Him well and bring glory to His name!
So excited to see all these children waiting to hear about Jesus! Thinking of all the churches here in the states that have empty rooms, just waiting for children to come! We need to get busy, church! God bless you, Liz & Logan! Praying for you and your ministry.
ReplyDelete-Vonnie & Al Wilford