Off to a great start in Brazil...

We arrived safely in Brazil Saturday morning after an overnight flight. We were blessed to have all of our luggage arrive along with us, and we were greeted by Pastor Timothy and a dear brother in the Lord who loaded us up along with our luggage into two cars and took us to Pastor Timothy’s home. We spent our first day in fellowship, rest and unpacking all the gifts we brought to bless their beautiful family. Virginia, his dear wife, has displayed the gift of hospitality as she caters to our every need. Little Timothy Joshua (2 ½ years old) is a delight and loves all the activity in the house.

Sunday morning we joined Evangelist Tim Sutton and Pastor Basilio at Evangelical Community Pillar of Faith Church as they wrapped up a 3-day School of Evangelism with pastors and church leaders. After a delicious lunch we walked to a nearby park where some set up the sound system and others began a prayer walk around the park. After Evangelist Tim sang some worship songs and played his trumpet, Pastor Timothy shared his testimony. People from the community surfaced from their homes and those passing by stopped to listen as a short gospel message was preached. Then those that participated in the School of Evangelism began to walk through the park and down the streets and talked with many about Jesus and His love for them. It was an excellent opportunity for them to put into practice what they learned over the last 3 days.

Matthew and Pastor Timothy joined some young men that were playing soccer nearby while the Gospel was being declared in the park. God opened the door for Matthew to share with them through the interpretation of Pastor Timothy. He gave Matthew an illustration using soccer in order to relate the gospel of Jesus to them. We believe that God’s Word planted in their heart will not return void and that He will watch over that Word and draw them to conviction of their sins and the need of a Savior! Amen, so be it!

We regrouped in the afternoon and headed across town for an evening worship service with Pastor Rose at Jesus Bread of Life Church. What an awesome time of worship, which included dance, special singing, and celebration of the results of an outreach the church had done on Saturday in an Indian village. God has truly given them a heart to reach the “unreached” with the Gospel. Alissa was given an opportunity to sing and share her testimony, which prepared the soil for the message that was preached by Debbie. God moved during the altar and prayer time as the entire team ministered to the saints declaring the benefits of the Kingdom into their lives bringing healing, wholeness, and blessing. We arrived back at the house after midnight tired, hungry, and cold (the temperature dropping into the 40’s overnight) and totally humbled that God would choose us to declare and demonstrate His Word to the people of Brazil.

Almost ready

Our Brazil trip is right around the corner!! Next Friday, July 10, is the day we leave. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to prepare. Below is our itinerary so you can have an idea of what we'll be doing each day. We'll be keeping you updated by blog posts on the progress and exciting events, so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss anything!

CAMPO GRANDE, BRAZIL
JULY 10-23, 2009
Team Members: Debbie Milton, Miriam Walker, Matthew Chesser, Alissa Jean

Friday July 10, 2009 5:10pm Depart Tampa

Saturday July 11, 2009 9:40am Arrive in Campo Grande, Brazil

Sunday July 12, 2009 Evangelism Outreach/Minister Evening Service

Monday July 13, 2009 Women's Tea/Youth Activities

Tuesday July 14, 2009 Street Evangelism/Youth Activities/
Minister in Evening Service

Wednesday July 15, 2009 Street Evangelism/Youth Activites/Crusade
Worker's meeting

Thursday July 16, 2009 Street Evangelism/Youth Activites/Minister
Evening service

**Note: Evangelist Tim Sutton will be holding "Schools of Evangelism" on July 10, 11,12,13,14,15, and 16

Friday July 17, 2009 Street Evangelism/Crusade preparation/
Evening Crusade Service

Saturday July 18, 2009 Children, Youth, Women, Men classes/
Evening Crusade Service

Sunday July 19,2009 Children, Youth, Women, Men classes/
Evening Crusade Service

Monday July 20, 2009 Trip to Indian Village

Tuesday July 21, 2009 De-briefing/Rest

Wednesday July 22, 2009 1:20pm Depart from Campo Grande, Brazil

Thursday July 23, 2009 10:30am Arrive in Tampa

Our Upcoming Brazil Trip

The plans for our ministry trip to Brazil are well under way. God continues to amaze us as He brings to us those He desires to join us in our Kingdom work. He has put together a small team that will travel to Brazil to work alongside Missionary/Pastor Timothy Pugh in a week-long crusade called, “The God of Dreams, The God of Purpose, The God of Destiny.” We are praising God as funds continue to come in to allow Him to use us for His purposes during this crusade. We are believing that He will “supply all our needs according to His riches in Glory by Christ Jesus!” (Philippians 4:19).

God has chosen and set apart Debbie Milton, Miriam Walker, Matthew Chesser, and Alissa Jean to join in on what He has planned for Campo Grande, Brazil, from July 10-23. Debbie will be ministering in several churches prior to the Crusade, Miriam brings along with her a heart to minister to women, and Matthew and Alissa are bringing along with them a passion to minister to the children and youth.

Our itinerary will be posted soon—watch our website and continue to pray for us as He sends us to Brazil to carry His Manifest Presence so that hearts and lives can be changed.

We're home!

We arrived back to the country late on Wednesday night, and it was back to work on Thursday! Our next upcoming ministry opportunity is July 10-July 22 to Campo Grande, Brasil. Please pray that God would provide the finances and make everything possible for this trip.

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