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Here’s the recap video from our trip! God was more than good to us.

Greetings from Brazil!

We have had an amazing week that has been full of activity! God is moving powerfully not only among the people with whom He’s allowed us to share the Gospel, but also in the hearts of our team members. We got to attend church on Sunday night and worship with other believers at IBABI (Igregia Baptista Biblica – Bible Baptist Church) which was incredible.

On Monday, a group of 64 elementary school kids came to the farm and we played and shared Christ with them. Monday night was full of laughter as we went to the mall and to a popular pizzaria in Jacarei. On Tuesday, we worked removing tile and painting on the Haven of Hope property and then got to go to a middle school where we presented the Gospel through skits, testimonies, and music. We sang the song “Umbrella” with the students and danced with umbrellas, which made everyone laugh! Later, we went to an English school and conversed with students who are learning English. On Wednesday, the children who regularly attend AME (Associacio Morada De Esperenca) came to spend time with us and we got to love on them and sing with them. We also worked on the property some more and then went to a famous Brazilian steakhouse where we consumed horrendous amounts of food.

Overall, the team has absolutely loved it here. God has been so good to us! Pray for us this afternoon as we go to another public middle school to share Christ, and then tonight as we get to share the gospel at a professional English school.

Here are a few pictures from the past few days:

Blaire Wickham & Cynthia Gover with Ann-Janel McClure (caught off guard) sharing Christ with children.

Gheorge Rugila, Matt Webster, Vernie Daniels, & Joan Callaham praying for the day's ministry opportunities.

Penny Germinaro, Randi Campbell, & Erica Campbell playing with the children.

Vernie Daniels running with a young girl during the relay races.

Steph Cassidy had the opportunity to share Christ with this little girl.

Some of the children we spent time with from a local school.

The Haven of Hope children had a blast singing with our group!

Group share time at the end of Wednesday night.

John Foraker, Rena Curry, Erica Campbell, and Claudia Rejane at the Pizzaria Vila d'Aldeia.

Soli Deo Gloria!

The team has been non-stop since arriving! So far, we’ve unpacked and sorted all of the donations, attended a party with the church, ministered in an impoverished neighborhood, and participated in a church service. “Hitting the ground running” is a big understatement.

Everyone is doing great. The team is filled with excitement and anticipation for the week. They love spending time together and the fellowship is incredible. Today, we got to see somewhere close to a dozen people come to Christ — PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!

Here are some photos from the day:

The group loves being on the bus together!

JohnMark Powell and Corey Thweatt sharing Christ with Brazilians

Cynthia Gover had the chance to lead this man to Christ on the street.

Pray for us — lots of ministry ahead!

Greetings from São Jose dos Campos, São Paulo, Brasil!

Our early team of 5 CPC’ers have arrived safely and settled in. We’ve enjoyed a great day of fellowship with 3 sets of missionaries already! The Deans, McClures, and Faircloths all came together with us tonight for a fantastic dinner. We shared stories and talked about God’s calling on our lives.

Here are some pictures from our travels yesterday and today as well as dinner tonight:

Lexington Airport

Laughing on the flight to DFW

Look closely... I found a fellow proud Apple supporter in São Paulo.

My favorite restaurant in São Jose: BABY BEEF! Deliciousness.

Me & Holly Smithwick at the Deans at dinner time.

Gary Mabley with the McClure kids

Holly Smithwick & April Pilcher with Ann Janel McClure

Me, Diane Dean, & Patrick McClure hanging out after dinner.

Matt Webster & Russ Dean getting in a few laughs at dinner time.

Tomorrow & Friday, we get to help the missionaries with preparations for our group. That entails grocery shopping, trips to the open-air market, and preparing for the work project for next week. Pray that we accomplish all we need to and bless the missionaries through our service and time with them.

Thanks!