Walk

I had a nice 3 km walk with Philip at Green Pastures on Monday afternoon and saw and photographed 2 rust-coloured Savanna Hawks, a Great Egret and a large wild Tortoise. We also saw a Guira Cuckoo and a Caatinga Cacholote. We brought some nice Guavas back with us from one of our trees.

There have been some blessed services at our Juru church and at the weekend there was one decision for Christ and another person reconsecrated their life to God. At our Cidade Verde church on the coast much blessing is reported too. Good news comes from our São Vicente do Seridó church as well.

I have been asked to pray for Rogaciano and Monyque as they get married on the 30th. They will be married before the judge late morning and will have a small reception at Monyque's family home at 1 pm. Prior to the meal I will pray a solemn prayer and give a blessing (in the place of a full wedding ceremony). Rogaciano is one of our church guitarists. Please pray for this couple.

I have been preparing a sermon for this coming Sunday which will be Father's Day in Brazil. We will have the special participation in the service of the Decolagem Band which means 'Lift Off.' This was a band which started back in 1990 with a group of young lads, which is being resurrected by the group of now Dads: Philip, João Fera, Bruno, Vicente Jr. and Jeziel. We are looking forward to a great service! You can watch it live on Facebook and YouTube. 

Last night I travelled with Philip, Lucas and brothers from the Patos Men's Fellowship to hold another street service in the town of São Mamede. Chief of the Police Esaú led the service, Philip and Segundo led the praise and worship, I gave a short word on Galatians 2:20, Dodora and Paulo Silas took part, and assistant pastor Rafael brought the final word from Mark 4:35-41. It was an excellent service to which about 30 people gathered to hear the Gospel.