Dear friends and family-
What a wonderful day here in Palhal! God used our team today in amazing ways to tell His truth and to glorify His Name!
We ministered to the women, educating them on health/hygiene issues, the freedom believers have in Christ and how to encourage one another as they continue to raise their families in the Lord. They were each given a women's ministry gift pack.
Many teeth were pulled, much medicine was given out and many non-readers became readers through the eyeglass ministry. Water balloons were launched, Joseph modeled his coat of many colors and many hugs and smiles were exchanged in the children's ministry.
Our evangelism team was able to pray inside the Catholic church (something that is not usually allowed in any village) that the villagers would be true worshippers: worshippers in spirit and in truth. We were able to encourage an influential family in the village who are strong in their faith in Christ. We were also afforded the incredible privilege of praying with a woman who placed her faith in Jesus Christ alone for her salvation! In addition, the Lord allowed us to share the gospel and speak truth to a man who has historically been adversarial toward any teachings outside the local Catholic church. His wife appeared very interested in the New Testament we left with the family.
It was an amazing day here in the Amazon and I ask you all to pray this verse over the village of Palhal: John 14: 6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."
It's a beautiful, starry night here...perfect for a shower-by-moonlight on the back of the boat (in my swimsuit)...and so I wish you goodnight. We miss and love all of you and ask for your continued prayers. Much love-
Amber for the Linda Esperanca crew
Good to hear from you all! I wasn't sure if you would update since I noticed the last update on this blog was from January. Good to know everyone still has all there parts in the right parts! Also nice to know that the luggage arrived safe and sound.
ReplyDeleteNot communicating for 10 days is turning out to be harder than I thought it would be! Being on vacation I thought would occupy my time enough that I wouldn't have time to miss Hugh and Hank as much. Not so!!! Nathan has been asking for Hank! (Nathan is the only boy in our group!) Keep the updates coming!! We love hearing what you all are doing! I'm sure Hank is REALLY enjoying helping with the VBS.
I love you all and wish I were there!!
Veronica