Meet Daniel, here he's helping level the football (soccer) field with the team. Daniel's a musician and a student. He's a member of the rock group Pirates of the Caribbean and plays the guitar. He plays with the praise brand at Ebenezer Lutheran and has been a member since birth. He remembers learning about the Bible at Sunday school as a little boy, Daniel is now 17 and enriches the community with his music. He's been a huge help on the project too.
Meet Claudio, he's been working overtime helping us make it happen. Claudio is a mason by trade. He's been a member at Ebenezer for 23 years and was born Catholic. Concordia Lutheran Seminary used to be just up the street from the church and in 1984 the seminarians invited Claudio's twins to a vacation Bible school at the seminary. The children asked their dad to take them and they all felt welcome there and the entire family converted to the Lutheran church. Today, one of the twins is now a pastor in Southern Brazil. What a neat family!
Meet, Bruno not only did he school us in soccer, here he's preparing the soccer field for new sod. Bruno is 18 years old and was confirmed 3 months ago. He was brought to the church by friends at school. Bruno plays the guitar and takes turns playing with the praise band at church. Bruno feels that Ebenezer Lutheran is more "centered".
Way to go Phil, excellent brush strokes!
Sally looks great with the local garb.
Pastor Tom went over the edge on the 4th coat of ceiling paint, doesn't he look crazy?
Lisa and Jen mixing the mud for our tile... they rock!
The boys from St Paul praise band and the Ebenezer praise band meet and discuss the universal language of music.
The congregation voted in Miss Congeniality and Miss Construction!
Everyone pitched in painting the community center.
Way to go Leslie!
Josephine working with the girls, they are wonderful!
Jen ribbing on Stephan...
A sample of the awesome meals that we've had for lunch at the church, Muito Bem!
Michael in commando gear.
Flavio from CPTN has been a huge help.
At the end of the night, look at the progress... Great job Mike, Stephan and Alex!
Amazing, one of the community center desks with some graffiti... Look at the bad names, sound familiar?
Carl has been assimilated into the Brazilian culture.
Just some of the rollers we used... clean up after completing 90% of the paint.
10 comments:
Hello! I love being able to check in on you daily and see a glimpse of your time there. You are in my thoughts and prayers. All that you are doing is an inspiration.
God bless!
Pam Renfrow
Wow!! It's amazes me what new floors and fresh paint can do...even thought I 've seen it happen so many times ;) Right Dad!! It's also great to see the fun and love being poured into your work!! We will continue to pray for health and fun. "And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us."Psalm 90:17
Love in Christ
Matt, Alicia, Alexandra, & Zach
dear nana and papa
my little brother is going on the potty.i am growing up. i hope i can see you soon. your work is impressive. you are doing soemthing that you were made to do by God. i love to see you in the pictures.
love alexandra
Hi Everyone!
Thanks for keeping us updated on the people you've met as well as the projects. ( Maybe I'll paint something this weekend so I can feel like I was there with you!!!!)
You are all awesome and I am looking forward to tomorrow's update!!
Have a wonderful spirit filled day!!!
MB
God's blessings to you from the Murphy family!!! We have been reading the blog daily, and want you to know that you are on so many people's hearts and in so many people's prayers. On Wednesday night, several of the moms met at the beach to pray for you.
You can tell by the pictures that you are making a huge impact on the community. You are all such a blessing to those around you where ever you are. May God continue to show His glory through you.
P.S. Please ask Jessica how she manages to look so together in the photos. Her hair looks like she just stepped out of the salon, and I know she is a true worker bee.
In Christ's love,
Mike, Lisa, Meagan and RJ
THANKS FOR KEEPING US UP TO DATE ON YOUR ACTIVITIES. IT'S GREAT TO SEE YOU ALL AT WORK AND HAVING FUN. YOU'RE IN OUR PRAYERS EVERY DAY.
KIP AND DREW
Thanks for the continued updates. Hey there Carl and Mike - I did your cars this week - Carl, I don't know what you paid for that clean up job, but you got a bargain - but it all went to a great cause - the Brazil Mission Team. I thought of all of you and all the good you were doing the entire time I worked on the cars. God bless - Pastor p.s. Tell Sally that Kris Fuerstenau had a baby boy yesterday (Thursday).
Hi guys,
You all look so great in your work clothes. We are enjoying the daily updates and are excited for all the work you are doing. You all are in our daily prayers. We look forward to your updates and to getting to hear first hand all you have experienced. God bless you all, Jeanne & Tony Sabette
I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOU PRGRESS AND I MUST PRAISE GOD AND ALL OF YOU. GOOD LUCK, LOVE.
STEPHAN'S DAD.
I TRULY WISH I HAD KNOWN, I WOULD HAVE PARTICIPATED AS MUCH AS I MIGHT !
HELLO BUSY BEES!!
Just love seeing the daily photos and being part of your mission here at home. We continue to keep all of you in our prayers and cannot wait to hear all about the incredible work you all have done in Brazil.
Hugs to all,
The Franskousky's
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