Bible Conference Flights

Imagine trying to lead baby church but having barely any Bible training.  That is reality for many native men in Brazil who live in isolated villages.  This past week, Jeyson and a Jaars pilot, Craig, took a trip to a neighboring state and make trips into villages to pick up local pastors and leaders who wanted to attend a Bible training conference in a more central location.  They were anxious to go!  Here are some pictures of the conference location, where Jeyson and Craig stayed overnight between flights as well.

Grabbing some fruit from a tree as a snack

The town where the training was held is right along a river.  Boats are also a major form of transportation there, as you can see from this "parking lot" in the town.  

A school boat!

Houses on the water

Jeyson got to land in 5 different villages.  Not only a great ministry, but great experience to be up in the air again and getting ready to renew his licenses so he can fly solo again.  Here's a little play by play of one the landings

And some Amazon scenes.  

It's aways a fun scene when the plane lands in a village

Gorgeous waterfall below.  Jeyson always tells me how interesting it is to fly over such remote places and see things so few humans ever have, like this beautiful looking fall!

Friday Jeyson returned home, and Elijah and were so glad to see him!  He brought this really funky fruit which was delicious!  Elijah and I had both been sick and feverish all week, so we appreciated Jeyson's fresh energy in the home and TLC.

As the plane landed again in Anapolis, there was a gorgeous rainbow in the skye...always a reminder of God's faithfulness.

And right at the same time, one of the mechanics, Carlos got word that he passed his mechanic's licensing test.  Men are so funny....as a celebration, the poor guy got thrown in this huge puddle!