January News

Annual Theme 2010

Transformed People, Transform the World!

This is not original…a couple of years ago I attended the Midwest Region Conference and was impressed by their theme and thought that one day I might use it in Brazil. Behold, the time has come! I just hope I don´t get a bill from Pr. Bob Eatherton, regional director,  for borrowing his theme.

Banners such as the one shown here have been made and are used to promote this biblical theme of a life transformed by the power and presence of Jesus Christ taken from Romans 12:1-2. This will also be the theme of our 11th anniversary conference March 25-29th to be held at the Good News Bible Church in Santo Antonio de Jesus - Bahia.

Campinas Church Plant Progress

The Church Plant in the Region of Campinas known as Campo Grande, has called several work days to get their property ready to begin building their Bethel. They have been cramped in the pastors’ remodeled small garage for almost three years and urgently need room to grow. Since this is summer time in our part of the world, school is out. Thankfully, many of the youth of the church set aside their video games and television to help clean the property of weeds and high grass. The property is now fenced in and two nice gates have been put in place as well as water, sewage and electric hook ups. Please be in prayer about funds to purchase materials for this project.

The church is presently paying a loan for this property and have limited resources with which to build. Please pray about what you, your church or Sunday School class could do to help on material costs.

Wedding in Araraquara

In December the Good News Bible Church in Araraquara celebrated a wedding. The couple who have been attending the church and after many years of common law union felt they wanted to honor one another and their testimony for the Lord. Pastor Natal officiated the ceremony and a great time of fellowship and food followed at the reception. What a wonderful testimony of God´s transformation in the hearts and lives of this couple.

Good News Help For Haiti

Upon hearing of the terrible earthquake that struck Haiti, our churches have decided to do something to help. Besides having special prayer for Haiti during our worship service, each of our six churches is going to raise funds to send to our CGGC ministry where most needed. During the next month our churches will send in ten percent of their offerings, sell hot dogs and other promotions to raise funds for the needs there. We know that our little with God´s blessings will be multiplied to bless many in that suffering country.