2009 Mission Trip Overview

Our group of 5 will join some other volunteers in Brazil to work with CMU ministry and build a church. For three of us, this will be our fourth year to go on a trip with CMU. We will be going to Teresina Brazil on September 4th and return on the 13th.
When we arrive, there is usually a concrete foundation and supports for a roof. During the week, we will brick all of the walls and put on a roof. In our spare time, we will go out into the community and invite families to attend the church dedication on our last night. This is also a time we can minister, pray, and fellowship with the Brazilians.
In past years, the dedication service has always been such an awesome time. The church is usually overflowing with many standing outside. During that time, the Word of God will be preached and some will make decisions that have eternal consequences. It has been such a privilege to be a part of what God is doing in Brazil and to help CMU with their mission.....

"to build churches to the glory of God where the gospel will be preached, lives will be changed, and people will be saved until Jesus comes."

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Third Day of Building

Hello everyone, this is Brant bringing the latest from Teresina Brazil.  Today was an awesome day for us.  We headed to the work site around 7 am and got right to work.  The mortar was quickly made and we began laying brick while the roof was still being installed.

In the midmorning, a group of us were able to go to a grade school in Teresina. All of the kids gathered in the center courtyard of the school for a presentation by our group.  We had one of team members do a few magic tricks, one did some strength stunts (ex. rolling up a fying pan like it was "dough", and another one of our team members sang a Christian rap song.  The kids loved it.  I was reminded that whatever our talents are, God can use them.  During this time, we passed out a few hundred salvation tracks.  It was an amazing opportunity for us to be able to go into a school like that.



During our luch share time, Helena Burgess had the opportunity to share her testimony with the group.  She did an excellent job.  She reminded us of the verse in Romans 8 that all good things work for the good of those who love God, and who have been called according to his purpose.

After lunch, even though it was very hot, the group continued on with the building.  We laid the final brick this afternoon and also finished the last pieces of the roof.  Some of us were able to start installing the heavy metal windows.  The windows are crucial since the breeze flowing through is the only source of cooling.

Jim & Natallie laid the final brick in the church


Since we were a little ahead of schedue, we had some time to spend with the Brazilians.  The kids are so much fun to play and hang out with.  They are very curious about us "Americanos." 

Kids trying to "rap" with one of our team members


Tomorrow, we will work in morning to prepare for the dedication service tomorrow night.  We will also go out and visit many in the local neighborhood.  Please pray for this special time.  I pray that hearts will be receptive to the message and some will give their life to Christ.
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    Hey Team Brazil!

    Looks like you are having a great time that God is really working! Wish we were there with y'all...Know that we are praying for you you.

    In Christ,
    Jill & Dave

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