Adventurers' Graduation

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Our AME program, Adventurers in Evangelistic Missions, had the graduation of the its second class. These young men and women served in Brazil (Natal-RN, Tatuí-SP) and Paraguay (Assuncion). They returned from the field with many new experiences, new loved ones in the Family, and excitement about what God has done in their lives.

We heard the same story from several, that after adjustments to the work, learning how to get around, or perfecting Spanish, trying to fit in the host congregation, about around the 10th month they finally started seeing results as their work seemed to began to flow, and then two months later, time to come home - a little disappointing to leave so soon.

But good news, guys and gals, you can let the Spirit flow through you wherever you are right now. Our King will definitely use you for His Kingdom throughout your lives.

Please pray for Amanda, Camilla, Daniela, Italo, Nathalia, Neto, and Pablo, that they will continue to be a blessing to the salvation of this lost world.

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