I remember once visiting the local library of the town I used to live, in Buckinghamshire, England. I was curious to see the new library that had moved to a newly built shopping centre. I walked across the entrance hall and proceeded to the lifts. It was the beginning of summer and sunny, which inContinue reading “Corona, Olive Oil and Christian Hope”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
The Darkest Darkness
How does a missionary (person) get back to the centre? How and why do we sometimes lose sight of God, even when we are meant to be the people closest to him? How can we get so far away from him, that we lose sight of ourselves, our purpose and the first love which compelledContinue reading “The Darkest Darkness”
The Stretcher Community
We always have very interesting encounters with people. I remember one particular morning, when we did our coffee walk, we met a number of people under some palm trees. Some were still asleep (we never wake them), but around 15 people were awake and happy to see us with hot coffee. After some time chattingContinue reading “The Stretcher Community”
Assassin’s Grace
In our work in Brazil we have tried to walk the streets as much as possible. As part of this we take coffee once a week to the homeless, pray for them and offer ways to help them to start a new life. In these walks we encounter all sorts of people. From travellers, whoContinue reading “Assassin’s Grace”
Ignorance is a good thing…
“He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. […] He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.” Job 9:8, 10 It is scary to think that we have been in Brazil for one whole year. Looking back, we see how much has happened in thatContinue reading “Ignorance is a good thing…”
Santana’s Update May 2018
Our News We feel that we are more settled in Brazil. The last year has been very intense and we still feel we need to recover. However, we also feel excited about the opportunities God has given us here and begin to get used to the way of life here. The slower pace and theContinue reading “Santana’s Update May 2018”
We need to see….
‘Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”’ Acts 3:6 When Peter and John arrived at the temple gate called Beautiful, they were met by the a beggar who asked them for money. Something, as IContinue reading “We need to see….”
You are important… All because of Grace!
There are a few things that we take for granted. For most of us, although life, in general, is never easy and each of us faces challenges, growing up involved love and encouragement. A few of us may have had bad experiences, but most would say they had people who loved and cared for themContinue reading “You are important… All because of Grace!”
I met Jesus today. His name is Rodrigo.
Fear is part of life in Brazil. People are always looking over their shoulders. When a set of traffic lights goes red, your car will inevitably be approached by someone begging, selling or offering something. When eating out, it is common for famished beggars to approach your table, rudely bursting our middle-class bubbles. Sometimes though,Continue reading “I met Jesus today. His name is Rodrigo.”
God’s timing is perfect!
Last year when we were selected for training as Mission Partners with Church Mission Society we embarked on the most challenging and exciting adventure of our lives this far. We had been in ministry for a few years and had experienced God’s provision in many ways. However, the challenge to leave everything to start a newContinue reading “God’s timing is perfect!”
