About Our Ministry

Our Organization

Asas de Socorro ("Wings of Mercy") is the Brazilian daughter organization of Mission Aviation Fellowship. The organization has four bases in the Amazon region of Brazil and one in central Brazil.
Asas de Socorro has three main goals:
- to bring help and supplies to missionaries and isolated people groups
- to organize and lead medical, dental, and evangelistic trips to bring the Gospel message and meet physical needs
- Ministering to the surrounding community using each missionary's unique interests and skills

The Need

For Mission Aviation: Northern Brazil is covered by dense Amazon rainforest where many people live in tribal and village settings. These people and the missionaries who serve among them live in remote areas that are impossible to reach by car. The only feasible ways to bring in medical help, supplies, and the Gospel are by boat or small airplane. However, a trip that would take only 30 minutes by plane could take days or weeks by boat, making mission aviation a critical ministry for reaching remote areas that would be otherwise unreachable.

For TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)

English is in demand worldwide, and in areas like Brazil, learning English is the key to the door of opportunity in life. Brazilians are anxious to learn the language, so neighborhood English classes are a wonderful tool for not only meeting the people's need, but also for building relationships for evangelism and discipleship.

For the Gospel

While Brazil is a country open to the Gospel, it is also a land of witchcraft and animistic practices opposed to Christianity. Most Brazilians believe in God, yet do not understand the heart of the Gospel message and instead practice a religion of works and confused beliefs.

For Discipleship

Many Brazilians have come into a saving relationship with Christ, yet lack deepening in their knowledge and life of faith. We have met Brazilians who have been Christians for years but lack even the most basic Bible knowledge. It is critical for these Christians to learn how to understand Scripture and walk as disciples.
Jeyson's RoleJeyson is serving as a mechanic on the Asas de Socorro airplanes

and will also serve as a pilot with the organization. We will be located at the base in central Brazil while Jeyson gains enough experience and credentials to fly in the difficult Amazon region. Jeyson also participates in evangelistic trips, is involved with neighborhood outreach, and leads small group ministries.
Stephanie's Role

Stephanie teaches English in several settings throughout the community. This ministry allows her to meet local needs and build relationships with students for evangelism and discipleship. Stephanie also participates in evangelism through Asas de Socorro, helps with the administration of the organization, and teaches and disciples women in the community.