First Exploratory Trip to Sao Felix

We have been looking forward to this moment for a long time and finally we did it!
The family took the road trip well. We made good time on the fairly well paved highway from Maraba' to Sao Felix. The trip is about 360km and the last 100 km or so are not paved. We stayed with some friends that Clyde met last year when he went on his exploratory trip in June. We stayed with a couple who are Brazilian missionaries to the Indigenous people called the Kayapo'(Ky-ah-poh) We met a few indians while we were there, but they were city folk who lived in Sao Felix. There are many who live in the city and many more that live out in their villages on the Xingu.
We were pretty much getting a feel for the town and meeting friends. We had the chance to attend our friends' church and meet their pastor and a few of the members who attended the service. It is fun to meet people and network and that is our plan for the next few visits until we hear clearly from the Lord what it is that God is calling us to. Clyde is eager to return and head up the river to see what is out there and meet some Brazilians that live out on the river.
For now, we appreciate your prayers as we continue to seek out His will and plan for our lives as missionaries here in Brazil.

On the home front, we are living cozy in the new house the mission built and enjoying the view of the River Tocantins. The summer is here and it's hot! The kids are plugging away at school and Nate and Hannah seem to pass the time away playing outside and with the neighbor kids. The ministry in Maraba' is doing well and planning for the following year already.

We are on a fundraising campaign to raise funds for a truck for our ministry and our family needs. Please pray with us as we trust God for the finances. Thank you for your prayers and support! We are challenged by the internet here. We will try out best to update the blog as we can! Blessings to you from the Bergquist Family