2010 Mission Trip Overview

Our group will join some other volunteers in Brazil to work with CMU ministry and build a church. This will be our fifth year to go on a trip with CMU. We will be going to Fortaleza Brazil on September 17th and return on the 25th.

When we arrive, there is usually a concrete foundation and supports for a roof. During the week, we will brick all of the walls and put on a roof. In our spare time, we will go out into the community and invite families to attend the church dedication on our last night. This is also a time we can minister, pray, and fellowship with the Brazilians.

In past years, the dedication service has always been such an awesome time. The church is usually overflowing with many standing outside. During that time, the Word of God will be preached and some will make decisions that have eternal consequences. It has been such a privilege to be a part of what God is doing in Brazil and to help CMU with their mission.....

"to build churches to the glory of God where the gospel will be preached, lives will be changed, and people will be saved until Jesus comes."


Monday, September 20, 2010

Ok! We promised some pics, so here they are! First, we wanted to post a picture of what we saw when we first arrived to the sight on Sunday. Here is the church and as you can see, it’s a foundation with the frame. Notice the landscaping! Help Dean!






Today was our second day of building; God again blessed us with a great breeze! Here are some pics of the Wichita Falls Team members:




Dean




Brant and wifey, Samantha


Helena



Also....
Please pray for our safety most of all; tomorrow, we lay the highest parts of the church walls. This bricking is so dangerous because the scaffoldings feel so wobbly. We had three people fall today at the medium levels, so we really need to have a safe day tomorrow. Everyone is Ok, praise God.

We began to pass out toys to the children today….they are so funny. They don’t know any English accept: Micheal Jackson and Brittney Spears….oh my! Poor kids! One lady asked us “how does it feel to do this for others?” Our reply was that we do it in the name of Jesus Christ and that it feels great! We love their country and their people and want to show love to them. We only ask that they come to Wednesday night dedication….its important that the church has a big Kick Off!

Because most of the bricking is done, some of us can now focus on the outreach portion of the Mission. Tomorrow we will go door to door and invite the villagers to come on Wednesday. We will pass out tracks that share the Gospel and also witness to those who are willing to talk to us. The toys are so important because they enable us to get inside of their homes.





Prayer List:

Safety, that no one falls or gets hurt
Pray for Dave who is still sick with the fever. He was taken to hospital tonight
Pray for Outreach as we begin to go door to door. Pray that God opens hearts
Praise God for the breeze
Miss you guys!


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  1. Josh and Lane WhitlockSeptember 20, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    Wow I love to see the updated pictures of the progress. You are all in my prayers daily! Love you dad (Dean)!

    ~Lane Whitlock

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