Hi everyone,
Here are some more pictures from parties I have gone to in the last few days. Brazilians love festas and so do I. Saying goodbye is hard though. Scroll down to see additional photos from a post yesterday.
Nova
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Saying Goodbye
Hi everyone,
I hope you are well. Today was my last day of formal language school. It was hard to say goodbye to all of my new friends. They are friendships that I will treasure for a lifetime. I will be flying to Belem on Monday. I love these Brazilians!
Deus Te Abencoe,
May God bless you!
Nova
Saturday, December 5, 2009
LORD, YOU are so Faithful and YOU broke down the Barrier!!!
Hi everyone,
I led a Bible study last night in Portuguese for about 20 minutes. The LORD has been so faithful in my language ability! I spoke about Acts 11, where Peter spoke and had to explain why the gospel is for all peoples. I also got to share an expanded version of my testimony. I have been practicing this for weeks. I told them about my leg, my life prior to my conversion, my conversion, and how I got on the mission field. Also, my leg is healing and it is not as painful.
LORD, thank-you for giving me this opportunity to share the story YOU gave me and to impact people for Your Kingdom. LORD, you are exalted and the whole earth is filled with YOUR GLORY.
From the Bible study last night (I read to verse 13 in Portuguese)
Ephesians 2:11-22-"Therefore, remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "Uncircumcision" by the so-called "Circumcision," which is performed in the flesh by human hands--remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross,, by it having put to death the enmity. And He CAME AND PREACHED PEACE TO YOU WHO WERE FAR AWAY, AND PEACE TO THOSE WHO WERE WERE NEAR; for though Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into the dwelling of God in the Spirit."
Thank-you, LORD for making a way for all mankind!
Amen!
Nova
I led a Bible study last night in Portuguese for about 20 minutes. The LORD has been so faithful in my language ability! I spoke about Acts 11, where Peter spoke and had to explain why the gospel is for all peoples. I also got to share an expanded version of my testimony. I have been practicing this for weeks. I told them about my leg, my life prior to my conversion, my conversion, and how I got on the mission field. Also, my leg is healing and it is not as painful.
LORD, thank-you for giving me this opportunity to share the story YOU gave me and to impact people for Your Kingdom. LORD, you are exalted and the whole earth is filled with YOUR GLORY.
From the Bible study last night (I read to verse 13 in Portuguese)
Ephesians 2:11-22-"Therefore, remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "Uncircumcision" by the so-called "Circumcision," which is performed in the flesh by human hands--remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross,, by it having put to death the enmity. And He CAME AND PREACHED PEACE TO YOU WHO WERE FAR AWAY, AND PEACE TO THOSE WHO WERE WERE NEAR; for though Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into the dwelling of God in the Spirit."
Thank-you, LORD for making a way for all mankind!
Amen!
Nova
Friday, December 4, 2009
Infection and Bible Study Requests
Hi everyone,
I hope you are well. I wanted to pass along some prayer requests.
I hope you are well. I wanted to pass along some prayer requests.
- Please be in prayer for a Bible study on Acts 11:1-18 that I am leading tonight in Portuguese. Pray that God will be honored by what I say.
- I have had some issues with my stump recently. I have a minor staph infection. Please pray for healing.
- Please pray for Brandon's family as they move to another house.
- Please pray for my transition to Belem in one week.
I will give updates soon!
In Christ,
Nova
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Tissues and the Gospel
Hi everyone,
God has truly blessed me the last few days. I wanted to share a great story. As you know, I went on a church camp a few weeks ago. While I was there, I had developed relationships with many of the children . There was one little boy that was particularly special to me named Brandon. (I am spelling it the American way) He just became a Christian about 2 months ago and He is getting baptized in a few months. He helped me with my Portuguese and also with helping me find the books of the Bible. Brandon saw his dad die from a heart attack when he was only 5 years old. His family just had a flood in his house and their roof caved in. Through it all, his faith never wavers. He is truly an amazing, young boy. My language teacher, Silvia and I were invited into his house the other day. We got to speak to his mother for a little while and I began to share my testimony in Portuguese and she had been crying because of some of her life circumstances, so I gave her a tissue from my purse. This family does not have very much but it is evident that she loves her children. (Brandon has a little sister) She said that she would keep the tissue forever. She wrote my name and the date on this tissue. She wants to remember that day when Nova gave her a tissue and my visit to her house. I also got to share a brief gospel presentation. Also, she did not want my language teacher to see her house and she allowed Silvia and I into her house because I had a relationship with her son. Silvia had been trying for a long time to visit their family. I am glad God used me, so that their church can help this family.
Wow, what an emotional moment. Kleenex would pay me for a story like that.
Putting things into Perspective!
How thankful I am to have all I needed and ever wanted. Do we think of a tissue as being special? I didn't until yesterday. God can truly use anything for His Glory and for His Kingdom!
We must be ready for His leading! Paul says it so well in this verse: "preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction." 2 Timothy 4:2
Praise God the Father, the Maker of Heaven and Earth!
Amen!
Nova
God has truly blessed me the last few days. I wanted to share a great story. As you know, I went on a church camp a few weeks ago. While I was there, I had developed relationships with many of the children . There was one little boy that was particularly special to me named Brandon. (I am spelling it the American way) He just became a Christian about 2 months ago and He is getting baptized in a few months. He helped me with my Portuguese and also with helping me find the books of the Bible. Brandon saw his dad die from a heart attack when he was only 5 years old. His family just had a flood in his house and their roof caved in. Through it all, his faith never wavers. He is truly an amazing, young boy. My language teacher, Silvia and I were invited into his house the other day. We got to speak to his mother for a little while and I began to share my testimony in Portuguese and she had been crying because of some of her life circumstances, so I gave her a tissue from my purse. This family does not have very much but it is evident that she loves her children. (Brandon has a little sister) She said that she would keep the tissue forever. She wrote my name and the date on this tissue. She wants to remember that day when Nova gave her a tissue and my visit to her house. I also got to share a brief gospel presentation. Also, she did not want my language teacher to see her house and she allowed Silvia and I into her house because I had a relationship with her son. Silvia had been trying for a long time to visit their family. I am glad God used me, so that their church can help this family.
Wow, what an emotional moment. Kleenex would pay me for a story like that.
Putting things into Perspective!
How thankful I am to have all I needed and ever wanted. Do we think of a tissue as being special? I didn't until yesterday. God can truly use anything for His Glory and for His Kingdom!
We must be ready for His leading! Paul says it so well in this verse: "preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction." 2 Timothy 4:2
Praise God the Father, the Maker of Heaven and Earth!
Amen!
Nova
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Giving Thanks beyond Measure!
Hi everyone,
The Lord has been so good to me this year. He gave me a second family to celebrate Thanksgiving with this year. We had many traditional American dishes such as green been casserole and pumpkin pie. Wow, they tasted especially good this year. I am thankful for such great friends. The Brazilians really liked the American dishes as well. I even got to play hide and go seek with some of the missionary children who were there. It was great fun!!
Lord, I cannot express my gratitude to You! You have given me everything I have and I boast because of YOU! I will tell and declare Your mighty works and wonders. How I am so unworthy to be in Your presence but yet You reached down to Me. Thank-you for revealing Yourself to Me. That I might see Your Son. Thank-you for Your salvation and Your Spirit living in me. Thank-you for YOUR GRACE! That I didn't deserve!!
Romans 15:16-18, it states: "to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the gospel of God, so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, in Christ Jesus I have found reason for boasting in things pertaining to God. For I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed"
Psalm 26:7-8, it states:"That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And declare all Your wonders. O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house and the place where Your glory dwells."
Praise Him! Forever in Your Service! Amen!
Nova
The Lord has been so good to me this year. He gave me a second family to celebrate Thanksgiving with this year. We had many traditional American dishes such as green been casserole and pumpkin pie. Wow, they tasted especially good this year. I am thankful for such great friends. The Brazilians really liked the American dishes as well. I even got to play hide and go seek with some of the missionary children who were there. It was great fun!!
Lord, I cannot express my gratitude to You! You have given me everything I have and I boast because of YOU! I will tell and declare Your mighty works and wonders. How I am so unworthy to be in Your presence but yet You reached down to Me. Thank-you for revealing Yourself to Me. That I might see Your Son. Thank-you for Your salvation and Your Spirit living in me. Thank-you for YOUR GRACE! That I didn't deserve!!
Romans 15:16-18, it states: "to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the gospel of God, so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, in Christ Jesus I have found reason for boasting in things pertaining to God. For I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed"
Psalm 26:7-8, it states:"That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And declare all Your wonders. O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house and the place where Your glory dwells."
Praise Him! Forever in Your Service! Amen!
Nova
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Pictures from My Acampamento and Video of a Church Service
I will post my video as soon as I get it. Look on the side and see a picture of me praying after I gave my testimony in Portuguese. I am posting a video of one of the church services too.
My friends are worshipping the LORD!
The beautiful lake!
The ducks on the lake!
This hut is where I had some delicious snacks!
People are cheering for their favorite soccer team!
This was our lover's lunch. It was a dedication to couples and also to the love of God!
Look at the beautiful scenery
Yes, I am wearing a soccer shirt. This was our soccer lunch.
My friend Jessica and her mom
Table decorations for the soccer lunch.
I love these children!
This is the hotel, where I stayed.
We had so much food!
One of our church services!This is our church service in Portuguese!
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