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Pray For These: The prayer needs of our friends on the street and in the favelas of Recife.

Men at the recovery center in Paraná

Inside the Circle

In early 2021 I felt the Lord leading me to learn more about childhood trauma and it’s long term impact on people. I’ve taken a few courses, read several books, and become more familiar with the lasting damage that trauma, especially in childhood, can cause. In the process I came across the Adverse Childhood Experiences […]

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Seu George - Igreja na Rua

July 2021 Update

I want to thank everyone for your prayers and support and especially your patience. As many of you know I traveled to the U.S. in late December to spend Christmas with Mom and give Andy a break to go up and be with his children and grandchildren. My original plan was to return to Brazil […]

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For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…

Blessed are the Hearts

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…” Matthew 25:35 Of all the miracles Jesus performed, I think one of the most sacred was feeding people who were hungry because they were following him. What catches our attention in the feeding of the 5,000 is the miracle of multiplying loaves and fishes. […]

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Brazilian Cuscuz and frankfurters

Blessed are the Hands

Our partner organization Christland (Cristolândia) ministers to two very special groups of people. They have the best program I know of for helping men and women struggling with chemical dependency to come to know Christ at the same time they are overcoming dependency. They also have a center in downtown Recife only a few blocks […]

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