One of the privileges of living here is that we have been able to start understanding the complex web of relationships that influence daily life for these people. As a result, we are seeing God begin to transform entire families through demonstrated love and the Word of God. Two sisters, Rita (nicknamed Nona) and Juliana … Continue reading
In celebration of the opening of Casa de Jesus, a new Iris Ministries church in Heliopolis, and in an effort to introduce those from the community to this new source of spiritual life, we held a 7-hour crusade to plant this new church in the heart of the slums. We worked late into the evening … Continue reading
The day started like most others: We traveled to Heliopolis for an exciting day of ministry throughout the favella. The previous weeks were in preparation for a Crusade at the Samba School, a place where people are trained as dancers for the Brazilian carnival, a festival notorious for its sensuality. Half the team went ahead … Continue reading
We have had an amazing time in Brazil thus far, with an abundance of opportunities coming with each new day! Blessings and favor have been abundant, both with God’s abundant provision as well as connecting us with people filled with God’s love and a common heart in expressing it abundantly. Our first week was primarily … Continue reading
Children excitedly ran beside us towards the local gymnasium, reaching out to help us carry chairs for our community wide outreach. Our excitement and expectation for our Saturday evening event had been increasing over the past two days as we ministered throughout the community. As we spent time with the people in prayer, drama, and … Continue reading