November Update

It has been awhile since my last update so let me fill you in on some highlights. In September, Annie and I took some vacation time to visit our sons Bryan and Roberto and their wives in the Los Angeles area. On September second, we welcomed our grandson Isaac into the world and our family, it was also Annie’s birthday which made the day even more special.

Dedication of Campo Grande Property

In October we had a special dedication service on the new property of the congregation located in the Campo Grande Region of Campinas. Pastor Samuel was down at the time from our church in Bahia state and we had special services on the weekend inviting friends and neighbors to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. On Sunday morning, a good number of the members and also the next door neighbor, joined together in singing and prayers for those living in the region and for the ministry of this new church. A special prayer for wisdom and strength was given for Pr. Jimenez and wife Claudia as they lead the ministry.

This young church is paying a loan for the property and are strapped for funds for building materials. If you would like to help purchase materials for the church construction please send funds to CCM office or donate online at www.cggc.org earmarked “Project Campo Grande Construction”.

International Leaders Fellowship in Haiti

On November 12-19 I traveled to the country of Haiti with fellow pastor Samuel to represent our Brazil Good News Conference. We were joined by representatives of each area of the world where the General Conference has mission work. Those countries represented were, USA, India, Bangledesh, Kenya, Venezuela and of course Haiti. At first, it was a mini tower of Babel, but soon the tower fell and the language of Christian brotherhood prevailed! It was a wonderful opportunity to meet the leaders from the other countries and “talk shop” on the blessings and challenges faced on each field. Even more conversation took place after the meetings each night in informal discussions and fellowship time. For most of us it was the first time to visit Haiti and most were saddened by the stark poverty of the island but also blessed and inspired by the spirit of our Haitian brothers and sisters faithfully serving the Lord under such dire circumstances. They truly serve as great examples to us all. As we say in Brazil, “we often complain with a full stomach.”

All delegates desired to have another meeting within 2 or 3 years in Bangladesh. A planning committee was elected and plans are already underway for that event. It is a true saying that the sun never sets on the ministry of the General Conference around the world. Thank God for the faithful Christian leaders we have in each country sharing the Gospel in the many churches, hospitals and schools making an impact on so many lives in so many ways. Let us hold them up daily in our prayers!

A Blessed and Wonderful Thanksgiving to you and your family! We want to thank God for you and your faithful prayers and support to this ministry.