Newsletter - June 2010

Dear Friends,

Well, the Lords clock just keeps on ticking and as I see the signs of the times I just want to do more in His work.

I told you last month about the new work we are helping start. Well I had forgotten about all the HARD WORK that is involved in new starts. It's just AWESOME how needs can and are being met. In the building that we are renting (a big warehouse) we now have a stage area thanks to the group from 1st Baptist in Centerville Georgia. With the help of this group we built the pulpit area and I must truthfully say this was my hardest week of work this year. We accomplished in one week what everyone thought would take three weeks. Cement, blocks and a lot of back-breaking work ---result--- an AWESOME front area in the Church. It's better than I even envisioned. It just goes to show us/me how AWESOME He is. Oh me of such little faith.

Along with all the construction work this group did a vacation Bible School in a neighborhood and had just an AWESOME time and turn out. There were more than 50 children in attendance.

The Centerville Church also brought sever army duffel bags of clothes new and used. We are using these clothes in supplying the families of the new work with clothing. As I have watched several families leaving our home almost in tears with clothing that was necessary for their families and they did not have money to buy. It's hard to put into words the gratitude these families have shown for these simple gifts of clothing. It humbles me when I think of giving
and how much we have and are so blessed. Every day I thank the Lord for allowing me to be here as a missionary. Yes, He can use anyone----and----He does.

While the group was here the cement mixer bit the dust---died in other words. One of the men in the group gave a special gift to purchase a new mixer and when I discovered how much a new one cost I had just enough to purchase the wheels from the new one. But not all is lost. this is the AWESOME part I have dismantled the old mixer, purchased several new parts, sanded and painted and now am ready to reassemble. I hope I have not lost any parts. And my old mixer has turned into a new bright RED mixer.(just another little miracle)

In the services in the new work we have already had 2 people accept Jesus as savior and several re-dedicating their lives to Gods service. Pray for us as we serve in this new work pray for His leadership and guidance.

For me, all I can say is HOW AWESOME is He who we serve.

Come see your work here in Caraguatatuba Brasil. You will receive a blessing and so will we.

In His service,
Aj and Barbara