Guest Post from Steve and Kathy Moore

The abandoned room we used for the eye glasses ministry was long and narrow with a high ceiling.  Three light bulbs hung by wires high above but only two worked.  The roll-up door by the sidewalk would raise to the ceiling, providing light and air into the room, but it also allowed the heat from the sun.  An opening in the side wall went to the room for the dental ministry.  We knew that this ministry room was bathed in prayer by our church family, our host church in Porto Seguro and our mission team.

Pastor John of Calvary Baptist described Ubaldinao as a city with no hope. When our bus rolled into town  early Monday morning, people were already waiting in line for tickets.  Despite the heat, rain, and mud, the lines continued throughout the week.  It had been a long time since hope had come to the city.

Most of the Brazilians who came through the eye glass ministry were adults, and most needed glasses.  Each person's eyes were examined and he/she was able to select a new pair of reading glasses.  They were so excited to be able to see clearly!  We did have some to come who were curious, who needed a hug, or who just wanted to meet someone from the United States.  Whatever the reason, each examiner had the opportunity to sit at a table one-on-one and get to know the person, to pray with them, and to learn whether or not they had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  More important than reading glasses, a hug, or meeting a stranger, the gospel was presented and many decisions were made for Christ.  Their eyes and hearts were opened to the love of Jesus.  

Monday through Friday, our ministry room was filled with the sounds of the city--children playing, conversations, laughter from the dental ministry.  Through all of this, there was the continual sounds of the eyeglass team and interpreters proclaiming the gospel.  Quite often there was heard "Praise the Lord" as Brazilians accepted Jesus Christ as their savior for the first time.  

To God alone be the glory!