Back to Brazil in 10 days!

Wow, our time in the US has flown by. We had an awesome time visitng many folks and churches and are on the final visits. We are looking forward to returning to the "mission field" but not to the long plane flight ( 3 flights). Anyways guess that is just part of missionary work. Thanks for all that have received us in their houses, churches or for meals!!! God bless you all richly!

A dear friend gone to be with the Lord.

"the world was not worthy of them." Hebrews 11:38

That is the verse that comes to mind when I think of Pastor Ned Landers. Since early childhood I remenber him as my parents visited the church he served in while we were on fourlough. Him and his dear wife Marcene always had a big smile and friendly house when we went over to visit. They encouraged Telma and I in one of our most dire stages in ministry and God used him and Marcene to help Telma and I persevere to be where we are serving at today.

Ned was one of the few people I consider to be real pastors. The love of Jesus Christ shined through this dear man and his absence here will be felt.

Up to Alaska

Our trip to Alaska has been awesome. It has been great to see old friends and meet new ones. The weather has been great and we have enjoyed all the beautiful scenery. Our friends Stefan and Ivone along with their three kids have been very hospitable. We leave for Seattle on friday and to the final rounds of visits before we head back to Brazil. Keep praying for our safety in all these trips and for the financial needs we have to be met.

Missionary Injury month!

We have been busy visiting and sharing about the ministry in Brazil yet always find time for some fun! I know missionaries are not supposed to have fun and are expected to be constantley suffering! HAHAHAHAAH! Anyways we have had fun! So much that two weeks ago while enjoying tobogganing down a hill I crashed with Max,  he escaped uninjured and I sprained my back! That will teach him you might be saying! Hey, thanks! HAHAHAHHA! Well the story goes on and Telma and the boys were ridding some horses here last week and Telma fell of one as she was galloping in an arena. She dislocated her shoulder and got a black eye! Hey I did not give her the black eye, for all you funny people out there! HAAHHAHAHAHAH! Anyways we are doing well and slowly getting better!
The boys are behaving well and have not gotten into any injuries! HAHHAHAHAH!
This Friday we head up to Alaska to visit friends and make some new contacts! Will try to keep away from any too extreme activities! HAHAHAHAHAHHA!