A Year To Remember, A Day To Live!

When you look back on the year 2012, what stands out to you? In what ways have you grown? In what ways have you seen setbacks? If you could change anything that was done or said, what would it be? Is there anyone who needs to forgive you or you need to forgive? Was there a hug you wanted to give and now cannot? Is there an "I love you" that you can no longer hear from someone you wish you could? A lot of things happen in a day much more in 365 of them. There are many things I wish I would have done differently this year. I thank God that He gave us more than one day this year, we need time to learn and grow.
This year is almost gone and many are looking forward to a brand new year, planning and dreaming. Plans and dreams are good and necessary but let's not forget that both are reached one day at a time. Live everyday seeking God's Kingdom first and you will live a life without regrets.

God bless you all and your families,

The mission team in João Pessoa - Brazil

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"What About Baptism?"

Edda and I went to a nearby city to study the Bible with a family, Genilda (who is already a Christian), Ana, Mariana, Luiza, and Jefferson. While we were reading God's Word, Ana's husband, Silva, came in and sat down, and then blurted out: "What about baptism?" It took me by surprise because he has barely studied with us, but, most certainly, is already thinking about spiritual matters. Our Bible study then took a lot of detours, answering this question or that. Silva said he still has a lot of questions, and we pray that the Lord will use us to answer them, bringing him to understand the Good News!

One More Goodbye

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Everlasting Father

by David McKinney Beliza first met the church in 2009. Along with her came her little brother Kauã. He was two years old at the time. He has had the privilege of growing up in the church. This means that God has used many people to influence him in the process of his conversion. He has participated avidly in Sunday School, VBS, tagged along with big sister to all kinds of youth devos and retreats, studied the ...

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