Reaching out in Brazil

Last June, Edwin and Maria Lopez (from the new SDB Christian Church in Arlington, Va.) traveled to Santa Catarina, Brazil. Their intent was to minister and give aid to Maria’s home church.

While in Brazil, they met Pastor Jonas Sommer of the Brazilian SDB Conference. Pastor Jonas shared his vision and needs for his church and Conference. Edwin caught the same vision and vowed to return to help spread the Gospel of Christ in South America.

In sharing this desire back in the States, other people “got on board” and began planning a missions trip to Brazil. This trip is about to take place.

Edwin and Maria will be joined by Saul Alonzo, Bethany Chroniger, and Helmer Umana Jr. The purpose for their mission is to plant seeds to help fulfill Pastor Jonas’ vision. They plan to equip the youth of the church (as well as the adults) with solid evangelism methods and tools. They also expect to take part in the street evangelism with those they are equipping.

Please be in prayer for this missionary team from the U.S. as they visit the cities of Joinville and Curitiba in Brazil, and invite others to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Some of their activities will include worship services, evangelism training, movie nights, arts and crafts, games nights and Bible studies.

Donations for the mission may be sent to the SDB Missionary Society, 19 Hillside Ave., Ashaway RI 02804.