Fique com Deus!

God's presence was so obvious in the church Ignacio De Cristo as they celebrated the first anniversary of the new building. They welcomed us with open arms, hugs, kisses and warm smiles. Worship was amazing. Hearing the sound of just voices singing to the Lord in such beautiful harmony and in Portuguese, touched the deepest part of my soul. I felt the angels and saints singing with us as we lifted our praises to the King of Kings with kindred spirits even though I didn't understand the language, i felt the amazing presence of the Living God. The church members prayed over us in the service for CURA Brazil and we felt honored as they lifted us up to the Father. Brazilian people are so affectionate and loving. They greet you with a kiss on the cheek and a hug. They have been so kind to us.

After church, Robyn, Kent, Jean and I went home with Phyllis and Antenor for a wonderful meal along with a few couples from the church. It was fun visiting and trying to get to know them. A few of them didn't speak English so it was a challenge but we figured out that smiles are universal. I've tried to learn some Portuguese words so that I am able to communicate at some level but it is difficult. Thankfully alot of Brazilian's also speak English. We had a wonderful meal as always. Brazilian's believe in feeding their guests ALOT! Seems like all we've done here is eat! I am going to gain so much weight...UGH! They serve desert with every meal and of course I can't resist, especially with a cup of coffee. Robyn's favorite part of breakfast is CAKE!!! She loves eating it every morning! I'm just enjoying the super fantastic hospitality. The people of Itu have graciously welcomed us to their city and made us feel so comfortable.

Tonight we set up the clinic in Ciudad de Jova and had lots of kiddo's volunteering to help. We set up a triage area, gynecology, ultrasound/sonogram, dentistry, opthamology, a lab, and a room for EKG's. It is all coming together. I am looking so forward to seeing the people who need this medical care that we have come to offer. I beleive they will be willing to receive care in a way that they may have never seen. We are going to LOVE them with our hands and allow the healing to come from God. It's so exciting....can't wait to get to share in this amazing work that God is allowing us to do...it is HIS love that we are called to show to them. He has commanded us to love others. That is our goal in this campaign. We are praying that God will go before us and that we will be His hands and feet to the world. He has called us to this mission and now, it is our responsibility to respond to that call..

Here am I Lord, it is I Lord, i have heard you calling in the night, i will Go Lord, If you lead me, I will hold your people in my heart.

Please pray for CURA Brazil....the work begans in less than 7 hours, pray that the people come, that the team can bless them and that they will encounter Christ.

Fique com Deus (God bless you)!