Boa noite! Evening is here in Brazil. Since it is the middle of winter here the days are short (but still warm). We are about to leave for dinner so I figured I better get this posted. It has been a great day and we are working on numerous projects.
As I write this, Sarah is upstairs teaching a Tae Kwon Do class with several helpers. Others are downstairs working on a puppet stage for the Children's Ministry. Josue, who heads up the Children's Ministry, is completely excited!
Yesterday we began our work projects and had a little time to experience the real Rio. We avoided tourist areas on purpose to see what the city is really like. One of the things that impacted me most was being in the middle of downtown and seeing skyscrapers with window air conditioning units. We are so spoiled in the US. The financial district of New York City would never settle for this. But these are the conditions these folks live with every day.
The team has been doing an awesome job so far. They have been working hard and making a lot of relationships. I can see the Spirit at work among us. As a matter of fact, many of the team members did not have time to write anything for today.
Tomorrow is our day to see a few of the well-known sites of Rio, then Thursday we are back to work. Watch for more updates on Thursday. Since there is no internet at the hotel, we can only update when we are here at the church building.
By the way, if you were a part of last year's team and you are reading this, you wouldn't believe the changes. They have made further improvements to the grounds and the building. God is at work among the people here in Rio and we are blessed to be a part of it!
brilho!
Jason
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Hey everybody! This is the Osborn family reporting from Brazil! Everything is going great here with the church… our expectations have been blown away! We´re working with the church members to help renovate offices and build a library as well as other stuff. We miss all of you back home!
OSBORN FAMILY
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Bom Dia!
Brazil is even more amazing than I remember it, and the church here is beautiful as well as all of the members. They are so kind and generous! Wish you all could be here!
Becky
2 comments:
Hi everyone!
What a blessing to know that God brought you safely to our family in Rio! It sounds like you're all working hard (we knew you would!). We know you will all BE A BLESSING to everyone you minister to there - and that you will be blessed even more in return for your efforts to be the hands and feet of Jesus!
Hugs to you all! You are in our prayers the next 8 days for safety, much accomplishment in all you try to do and be, and especially in prayer for Dan & Kirsty and their new English class!
Jason, give Michelle and Matthew a big hug for me, ok?
Trudy
Hi… I am Gary Osborn’s sister and want to thank you for your website, it is wonderful to be able to hear about your mission activities, it makes us feel closer to you all. We know you are a blessing to the brothers and sisters in Brazil, and we are constantly keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. I was telling Jim Calkin (my son-in-law) about your site, and he plans to keep in touch, too. We are praying for your safety, and thank the Lord for your willingness to serve. Love & hugs, Nancy (& David) Truex
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