January 26, 2004

24 New Missionaries to Brazil

Yesterday we consecrated 24 new missionaries to Brazil. Actually, consecrated is probably not the correct word. Un-crated is probably the better term.

You see, these are 24 puppets that were donated to us yesterday. Puppets are an effective way to minister to children and adults, and their effectiveness is increased 100 fold in Brazil, where they are more of a novelty. I have seen large crowds form in public parks and listen intently as the Gospel was presented by puppets.

The chief purpose of my short-term ministry in Brazil (1994-1996) was to start a puppet team for the Cariri Baptist Seminary. That puppet team is still going, and still using the original eight puppets I took down for the task. As I write this, I am informed that one of those puppets is currently ministering on the Amazon, and one of them is on a missions trip in Colombia.

We are looking forward to putting these current additions to our puppet ministry to use in Brazil as soon as possible.

A special thank you to Colin Jumper for his generosity in making this donation.

Posted by Andrew on January 26, 2004 11:59 AM.

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Posted by: Shanna at January 29, 2004 4:01 PM