Outreach Trip and Dinner Guests

Things have been going much smoother the past few days, and other than a flat tire on the motorcycle, life has been settling back to normal. Our grass finally arrived! Grass is very cheap in Brazil, but it takes forever to actually be delivered (as we've recently learned!). Now that it's here though, we're really happy to no longer have mud all over the house. Even our cat was really excited about it's arrival :) The project it was for us to spread out the little carpets of grass could be a whole post, but we're really thankful that it's done.

Well the interesting event of the week is our dinner guests tonight. Back when we were in the Xavante village, one of the men, Agusto, (who makes and sells a lot of crafty things) had asked us for Asas's address in case he was in the area. How could we refuse? Afterall, WE were visiting THEM in their home, right? We never imagined he would actually make the trip to Anapolis, but to our surprise Agusto and a friend showed up this week! We actually didn't even know they had come until Asas had already put them up in the guest house. Everyone has been very hospitable and the men enjoyed seeing the airport and they ate dinner last night with the mission's president. Since we are among the few people who had visited the tribe and met them there, we want to make sure they feel welcome so we invited them for dinner tonight. If you read this post before dinner time please pray that perhaps we would have a chance to share the gospel with these men.
Well, finally below are some of the long promised pictures from our outreach trip. Enjoy!

Walking up and down the streets inviting kids to the children's program in the morning.

The location for the program

Jeyson arriving after getting the car fixed up

People waiting to enter the church

Banana trees in the church's yard

A recently accepted missionary, Kris, sharing the Gospel with some children

Matilde lead a craft workshop and shared the Gospel throughout the day with the women who participated

A pregnant woman meeting with a nutritionist

Camilia led the kid's program

Parents watching and hearing the message as their waited for their children or to see the medical team

Lauro and Bruno led the teens

Many seemed to be paying attention and getting the message

Some people waited HOURS to be seen by a dentist.

One of the most memorable moments of the day was spending a long time talking with a women who's daughter was going to get operated for a brain tumor the following day in Sao Paulo. We were able to pray with her and be there for a moment when she needed God's love in a deep, comforting way. We were able to share about the Lord and are praying for her and daughter, Priscila.

And who can forget the comical moment when a little dog wandered into the church wanting to join in the activities. Among all of the people he got lost and confused and was barking over the singing for someone to help! Here in Brazil, you never know what's going to happen next!