February News

This month I want focus on some events that happened last year that were real blessings. Highlighting “The March for Jesus,” event which was amazing and took place in Santo Antonio de Jesus, in the state of Bahia. This event had worship bands and prayers all across the city! Also, get to know more about Salvador, Bahia. Salvador is the city where Annie and I lived for 10 years and was the entry point of slavery in the 1700’s. With foods and customs similar to Louisiana, watch a slide show that shows USA’s similarities with Brazil!

Highlight of the Month

March For Jesus - This month I want to report on something that happened in November 2008, which was a real blessing. It was my privilege to take part in the city wide “March for Jesus” held in Brazil. I was visiting the Good News Church in Bahia, “Santo Antonio de Jesus,” and was invited to accompany Pastor Samuel for the morning event.

The march began late, as usual, and then a huge sound truck (see pic) came down the street. This eighteen-wheeler filled with speakers, amplifiers and with the pastors of the city riding on the top along with a Christian band playing praise music that could be heard for miles around. As it went slowly down the boulevard having to stop often for low hanging electric wires crossing the street! A man with a long stick would push them up so the truck could pass.

As the truck traveled toward downtown, it would stop at every neighborhood so one of the pastors could pray. It was quite a unique experience also inspiring as hundreds came out to proclaim Jesus Christ as the Lord of Brazil!

Other News

Salvador, Bahia is similar to Louisiana - Enjoy the beautiful photos of historical Salvador, Brazil’s first colonial capital founded in 1500. This was the pastors first time to fly and be able to visit Salvador and gaze off the huge elevator overlooking the beautiful All Saints Bay. They also strolled down the cobble stone streets of the old city where 17th century churches still stand.

To watch a video photo gallery of Salvador, Bahia, click here.

Missionary Gordon Avey accompanied them as they continued their visit by crossing All Saints Bay, a 45 minute ferry boat ride to continue the trip to the Good News Church in Santo Antonio de Jesus, located 3 hours from Salvador to participate in a pastors meeting.

Donate to PGNBrazil!

This year we are extremely low on funds. If you feel the pull of God, please don’t hesitate. Great things are happening and you can be a part. No donation is too small, or too big! To donate to Project Good News click here.

ENJOY,

Gordon and Annie Avey!

Shortfall Concern

Please consider the following urgent request as you remember Project Good News Brazil in prayer.

• Due to a shortfall in offerings to the Brazilian Church Planting Ministry Fund CC2804, we are beginning the year with a substantial deficit. The situation is to the point that the pastors who are receiving support may not receive their funding in March. We know that the current financial crisis is very profound and is beginning to effect giving to ministries.
• Pray for extra funding to offset this deficit in Brazilian Church Planting.
• Pray about your church or SS class sending an extra gift or support to Brazilian Church Planting CC2804. Or go to our webpage and make an electronic donation (see below)
• For more information on this need, contact mission director Don Dennison at missions@cggc.org or call at 419-424-1961.

New Interactive Web Page

Please check out the new updated Project Good News Brazil web page: www.pgnbrazil.com You can even sign up to receive E-news Updates & Newsletters directly to your email address. In fact, donations can be made electronically with a link to the CGGC web page, just click on the “Share” tab for more info.