March and April 2009

Ladies Meetings in March

"Lirios do Vale", yah, you probably already guessed it! Lilies of the Valley. It was one of the names of the two groups that competed during March's emphasis for the ladies.

As you can see, they really enjoyed themselves during this time. Mara and Marcia were the team leaders that were responsible for getting the others excited. I think they did a pretty good job! :)

They enjoyed a lot of good comradery and a time for spiritual teaching.

It was good for the teen girls as well as they were able to spend time with the ladies of the church during this outreach. (Abigail, Natali (a new convert) and Rafaela)

Here is a picture of Adrielle and Abigail two sisters on Abigail's special 15th birthday.
Celebrating your 15th birthday is a special birthday for a girl here in Brazil. Some of the ideas and customs are based on worldly philosophies, so it is neat when we can celebrate it in a Godly fashion like we did as a church for Abigail.

During the month of April, we were able to do a joint couples retreat where we had a special speaker. This year we were able to see interest pick up from last year's retreat, and we are looking forward to even a better attendance next year as the couples went away saying more people should have come out to this retreat! :)

Carlinhos participating in one of the games.

Pastor Sidnei had enough courage to walk across the makeshift bridge to show his love for his wife. He made it sucessfully across although a few others were not so fortunate! Even a few of the ladies decided to show their courage and love for their husband! :)