June 1, 2004

News From The Field

Every time I can, I write about what is going on in the ministry in Brazil. I cannot be there right now, so I rely on news I get from people who are already there.

The following is an excerpt from a letter received from Jim and Julie Leonard. They have been featured here before.

The Missions Conference at the Cariri Baptist Seminary was used of God to challenge our entire college family to greater faithfulness in Missions. Many of our students have volunteered to work the missionaries who were at the conference during the upcoming vacation period. At the end of this semester nearly half of our student body will be involved in one of several missions projects.

We request special prayer for the team of some 20 students who will be working with Jim's brother, John Leonard, with the new church he is planting in a fishing town called "Coqueiro Seco" (Dried Coconut Tree). They will be doing street evangelism, Vacation Bible School for youth and children, and evangelistic services. Please pray for God to work in a way greater than we can ask or even imagine.

We appreciate your continued prayers for the Cariri Baptist Seminary as God leads the way through some trying experiences. We are having to reorganize some of the college administration to fit into the budget God has given us. This means laying off some long time employees which is never easy. It also means moving others around so that all of our bases are covered. Please continue to pray for Jim as he looks to God for leading through this time.

Also included with the letter was this photo of Brazilians who have answered the call of God for missions, in Brazil and around the world.

Please pray that God will provide the staff (including us!) quickly to alleviate the pressures that are going on now.

Posted by Andrew on June 1, 2004 3:45 PM.