Greetings from Brazil,

 Wednesday we ate an amazing meal at a Churrusceria. The servers brought around endless trays of meat. Some of your students ate boar, ostrich, and giant rat. David and I stuck to the basics: chicken and steak. Then we went to Gleba B (favela) for the last time this trip. Some students made crafts with the ladies while the guys played hours of soccer. Then we had a church service and handed out hot dogs and candy to the kids. Also, parents, you will be pleased to know that many of your students got to share the gospel again via the evangecube. By the end of the night, we had truly formed friendships with many of the precious people there. There was not a dry eye on the long bus ride home. Those of us who have been here before had an especially difficult time leaving our friends. We will miss our family here in Brazil!

–Jennifer

Jen and I decided to tagteam this one.  She is correct in saying that there was not a dry eye due to our parting.  However, I reminded the students that our relationship with them is of little significance in comparison to their need of a relationship with Jesus.  I challenged them to pray for the children that they held so tightly because when it comes down to it we have no ability to provide or protect these kids, only God can.

Yesterday was a work day around the property and work we did.  We completely finished the busport (a huge garage for the bus) and we mostly finished digging a water line trench so that Brett and Suzie can have water in their future.  Jen demanded that I tell you about the three hours of leaf raking that our ladies (plus Jordan P.) completed.  The pile truly was a large one.  Then that evening we had church on the property.  CRAZY!  The children here come out of the woodwork to spend time with your students.  It was close to 11 before buses started taking the people home and was beyond 1:30 am before the last run was finished.  Could you even imagine loving God and church that much?  And could you imagine driving them twice a week that late? Talk about a love for God and people. 

Today, we again spent time in some local schools.  Jordan Prewitt was the superstar again.  He was so dreamy!  This is really great face time for Pete and the church here in Brazil.  Us entering the school will allow for the students already involved in the church to tell their friends what we are about.  Exciting stuff.  We are off to host another team from an English speaking school.  Pray for us and get excited.  Tomorrow we will be on our way back to you. 

–David