It's been busy and slow all at the same time since June. We have been hanging back at the mission in Maraba' these past few months for many reasons.
Clyde was stopped on our survey trip by the government officials and was told he was not legal to drive until he gets a Brazilian driver's license. So he got right on it and ended up taking Brazilian Driver's Ed! Lots of hours in the classroom, hours behind the wheel and hours driving a motorcycle too so he could test for his license for motorcycle.
Well, he passed!!!! I am so proud of him cause it was all in formal portuguese and tough!
Still waiting the new card to show his endorsement. The blessing that came out of doing the course was new friendships.
With having to commit to so many hours to get his license, it was another reason to stay put because our mission leaders, Rick and Deanna and family needed to prepare to leave for furlough to Canada.
In this time we had a team from Richmond Canada come for about 10 days and we had a wonderful time with them. They ministered to the kids here at the new church plant and many kids experienced the Holy Spirit for the first time, including our children. Many were saved and many were touched and transformed in some way. We are still seeing the fruit of this team!
Now we are busy as the Bergen Family are gone, we have stepped up to fill in the gaps. We are working with the Leos(Lions in Portg) who are a Brazilian family that moved from Altamira to be apart of the work here in Maraba' and work with the Bergens. They are a talented couple and it's been pleasure working with them. A few weeks ago the church had it's first baptism service. It was a delight to see the kids come and show growth in their hunger for Jesus. Every single child has a rough family life and they are the first fruits that will bring in their families! AMEN!!
This week, Clyde focuses on the bigger picture as he, along with another fellow missionary, Josh Pflederer, head back to Sao Felix and do a survey trip up the Xingu. They have a small team of Brazilians to go with them. Clyde has been studying maps and coloring and laminating them for the trip. He's excited to see what God has on this trip. Please keep him and the team in your prayers as they will be traveling by boat for several days stopping village to village. The goal is to build relationship, share Jesus and feel out the people for their needs spiritually.
If you haven't already seen our clip on youtube, please visit it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v4r-aJYqQs
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I look forward to putting together another video to document this next trip.
Enjoy, God Bless and thanks for your support!
