We were up and at it early today at 7:00 a.m. (5:00 a.m. Chucktown time) with a team devotional from Pastor Chuck. He read to us from Matthew 15:32-34. It ends with our Lord asking His disciples, 'How many loaves do you have?'.
The question is so simple that He asks us, what do you have? He doesn't ask us for more than what we have available to us, but He wants to use ALL that we have. Our prayer during this time in Brazil is that each of us will make available to Him ALL that we have and He in turn will feed thousands.
The water team (John Tucker & John Peckham) are out in the village taking a look at the water filters in action this morning. It isn't the village we will be going to build the church, so they are getting the opportunity to see a little more of Brazil and we are praying that God will grant them wisdom as they look for the next steps in this walk. The water filters are an amazing way to share the gospel in the Amazon and Project Amazon has done an amazing job using this physical need to minister to the spiritual needs of a personal relationship with Christ Jesus.
Our more relaxed side of the team (Mike S., Mike E. and Chuck) took the morning to help shop for some of the supplies for the boat trip at the market this morning and had the opportunity to see a little of God's creation with pink dolphins at the quay side. The Brazilians are quick enterpreneurs and charge $2-3 dollars for a couple fish to lure in the dolphins. They played and frolicked as the guys tried to dream of their own businesses to take it to the next level. Chuck crossed the line when thinking a dead fish necklace would do the trick.
Glenn is still getting his beauty sleep as we rest. I (Amie) am sure God is speaking to him through some wonderful dreams and can't wait to hear the stories.
Finally, I (Amie) had the time to spend with a couple sweet sisters in Christ: Fritha and Melissa. They each have such a beautiful heart and testomonies of God's love and healing power in their lives and I am so thankful for the sisterhood He has created between us.
May each of you be blessed today as you read this and we hope to have one of the guys update this evening as we journey out to lunch and then church this evening.
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WOW- what an amazing experience for you guys! We are praying for you all~that your trip will be a safe and successful one and that God will use ALL that you guys have! Hugs and love,
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Kowalkes!!! So glad to see you are following us....and praying! LOVE YOU ALL!!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Team! I know you are ready for the day and about to venture out (if you are not already out). May God be shown in your faces and your actions. We at home are praying for you and it is a joy to project ourselves into Brazil with you through prayer. Lord, keep them safe and enjoy lighting up the way for our friends. Let your cup of blessings overflow into the areas that you lead this team. You alone are in control Lord. Have Your Way. Amen
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