Sorry for the lack of communication but life has been busy as of late. The family just return from AGM (Annual General Meeting). All the missionaries from Brazil with our organization gathered in a small community outside of São Paulo. The meeting was held at a wonderful hotel and conference center. We had buffet style meals which were wonderful. We had a wonderful guest speaker, the president of Golden Gate Seminary, Jeff Iorg. His teaching was poignant and thought provoking. I believe everyone was blessed by his presence. A group of people from a church in Florida came to provide the praise band and Vacation Bible School for the missionary children. What a blessing each of these people were to us. My children had a wonderful time and I know they were cared for and loved. Additionally, were able to meet and talk with missionaries through out Brazil. Some had served less time then us while others had served more than two decades. The stories and experience conveyed to us by these missionaries were uplifting and a blessing. Servicing in northern Brazil is difficult but the friendship built during this week together will serve to keep us focused on the task. This time was truly a blessing and a needed time of spiritual renewal.
