On our last full day in Brazil, we got the opportunity to worship with our friends in City of God. Pastor Mary Pat spoke on the power of the Holy Spirit and the necessity of having Holy Spirit living inside and moving through us. Several members of the team performed a prophetic dance to Te … Continue reading
As the majority of our team was stuck in traffic on the way to the church service Sunday evening, Christy and Stephanie were already there to start sharing what God has been doing. Christy shared on each of us being on a mission; we are all missionaries with a purpose from the Lord for our … Continue reading
Sunday morning Pastor Bill, Christy, and Stephanie went to Comunadade da Graca located in Braganca Paulista to minister. Pastor Bill spoke on God’s power in our lives and His ability to provide for all our needs. He shared some personal testimonies of having pushed through difficult times with the power of God within him and … Continue reading
Saturday night was another spectacular night of street outreach in the City of God favela. A couple of our team spent some time in the afternoon passing out advertising fliers with the some of the kids in the favela to announce the event that evening. Then, the team arrived early to set up the outdoor … Continue reading
Down the street from Casa De Jesus, where the team is also lodging, there is a grouping of local bars, which typically blare loud music late into the night. Troy and Pastor Dirceu went down to talk to the owner of the bar on Wednesday night after the church service to ask if we could … Continue reading
Each day Michelle and Troy met with a group of boys and girls in each of the favelas while the rest of the team was imparting to the younger kids. Over the course of the week, many of the youth as well as some of our translators/contacts, learned that we are all like trees and … Continue reading
Children’s Ministry Monday-Thursday The team had the privilege of ministering to the children and young adults in both Heliopolis and City of God this week. It was a powerful time! We saw the Lord really moving among the children. During the children’s time, Troy and Michelle spent time discipline the young adults in walking in … Continue reading
Wednesday night the team was delighted to be able to share at Casa de Jesus! It was a powerful time highlighting how Jesus is our Good Shepherd and we need to be able to discern and listen to his voice through the Word, soaking in His Presence, and spending time with Him. Christy led worship … Continue reading
Denny and Joe prayed for a man who came to the Wednesday night Casa de Jesus service. He struggled with alcoholism and needed a job. The man was crying as he shared how he wanted to see his family restored. They asked the man if he was a believer in Jesus, and he told them … Continue reading
The team returned to City of God to minister at the Monday night church service there. Pastor Bill led worship and then Pastor Mary Pat shared a message which included her vision that she had the previous night of Jesus. The team was then encouraged to share prophetic words over everyone present who wanted one. For some, … Continue reading