We have been working very hard for the last two and a half days ministering to the people of Porto Seguro. Each night we have had a time in our worship service to talk about the good things that are happening in our midst. Here is a list of a few things that have happened:
- Our construction team finished their project today (one day early). They build a security wall around the Boys' home that was built two years ago. It is reported that the wall is the second longest wall in the city of Porto Seguro. FBC Orlando had done part of the wall, but our guys finished it today. After they finished the wall, they then built two soccer goals for the boys at the home. Nets that had been donated by Bobby Cain were used to go on the goals and we left the boys playing on their new field. The guys worked very hard and definitely feel they have done a great work for the Kingdom of God. One guy even said "I never thought I would love building a wall." Glory to God for the work of Bo, Craig, Norman, Jerry, Flip, Dalton, Monkey, Paige, and Jeffrey in their work on the wall.
- Our Happy Feet team has seen some amazing things happen as the children of Porto Seguro have been blessed by the new shoes. The shoes that Ripley FBC and others donated are being worn all over the community now. Michael Forsythe (or Monkey as most of you know him) talked tonight of the joy he had in putting shoes on the feet of the children and the children he was able to lead to accept Christ today. His story is echoed by those who have been working so hard. Mrs. Patsy has led the team to put 150 shoes a day on the children. Jessica, Amanda, and others have done a great job in their ministry.
- The eyeglass team has given out over 350 pairs of glasses in the last two and a half days. It is a joy to see those team members working so hard to fit the people in the community. There have been numerous people who have accepted Christ during that time. Elizabeth, Gene, Mae, and Betty (by the way - the last two of those have become our resident comedians - I looked out this morning to see them trying to knock a coconut out of the tree to get a picture) have worked very hard for the glory of God. One of our youth told tonight that he shared Christ with a person for the first time today in eyeglasses and they accepted. It is a moment he will never forget.
- Our evangelism team has shared Christ a number of different people. Each day Darren, Brantley, and Jennifer have gone out to talk with people in the community around the church in which we are working. There have been people accept Christ on the street, in homes, in schools, and in bars. The teams come back each day with amazing reports of how God is working in their midst.
- Alongside those moments are other moments when God has used us to communicate his message. Each day we are blessed by devotionals of team members. The Brazilian people have also heard testimonies from Patsy, Brantley, Jennifer, Jessica, and Monkey in a large group setting.
Please continue to pray.
Glory be to God for all He has done.
