November 2010 News

Willow Creek Summit, 2010, Brazil
This year, because of the generosity of our donors, we were able to help 62 people from 11 congregations attend the Willow Creek Leadership Summit. It was presented in cities all over Brazil so that brothers and sisters could go to a place near their homes to learn, be encouraged and challenged with new ideas and inspiring messages. We believe this event is the best opportunity each year to expand the vision of the leaders of the church here in Brazil and we are grateful for the vision of contributors who see the value of helping church workers grow and mature in Christ and as His spokespersons. All who participated were very grateful for the experience.

Participants in Cuiabá

Participants in Pres. Prudente

Participants in Recife

Participants in Natal

Participants from Itu, Butantã and Itaquera in São Paulo

Participants from Nove de Julho, SP

Participants from Rio de Janeiro

Participants from Vila Guilherme, SP


Brasília Supporters
The 2nd annual meeting of the supporters of the new Brasília team was held Nov. 11-15. Representatives of Central, Amarillo, Park Plaza, Tulsa, North Davis and Centerpoint, Dallas and Continent of Great Cities came together to encourage, report, renew goals and see what God has been being doing in Brasilia. Jerry and I worked as consultants for Continent as translators, organizers and therapists for the weekend.

The Brasília team singing for their visitors

Prayers for each of the team members, and the churches represented.


Mentoring Returns
Last weekend we had a planning meeting for a new mentoring group that will meet monthly during 2011. Twelve leadership couples met at our house for most of the day on Saturday to plan a schedule and get a taste of what this year´s project will include. We will be focusing on strengthening marriages, spiritual growth and learning new ministry skills. These influential couples represent 9 different congregations here in São Paulo and we know they will take what they learn back to their home churches and teach others.










Women's Bible Study Group
17 women from the weekly Bible study that Gail is involved in met for their year end luncheon this week. This is a Bible study that has attracted many unchurched women from Itu. Since we arrived here 2 years ago 4 of these women have become Christians. Please pray for their husbands to also see their need for God and be willing to hear His word.








That's the news for November. We pray that each of you has a wonderful Christmas and New Years surrounded by loved ones and full of the blessings of God’s spirit in your hearts and lives. We love you all and cannot tell you how much your prayers and support mean to us!!