December 2, 2009
Over the Hill
No, not me. Still have a couple years to go. Last weekend we celebrated that 40th anniversary of the church Itacyara and I attend here: Igreja Batista da Paz.
The cake, featuring pictures of the church and church members, was delicious.
Me with the Bezerra clan. These are four brothers (there are a few more not pictured) who grew up in our church. Three of them are pastors. One of them (the one on the far left) was Itacyara's pastor in Maranhão. Another (on the far right) is a pastor in Rio de Janeiro and was our keynote speaker for the conference.
These are our current pastors. Pastor Erivan (left) is the assistant pastor, and Pastor Paulo (right) is the senior pastor. Paulo is also the director of our seminary.
Itacyara and I participated in the musical program. Here she is, singing with the worship team.
I was in the band. For some reason I appear to be deep in though, asleep, or praying. Most likely I was trying to figure out what key the song was being played in.
All-in-all, this was an amazing celebration. It was powerful to hear testimonies of what God has done through this church over the last 40 years. This is also instructive about the work of God in our region. Incredibly, ours is the second-oldest church in the area. On our way to church each morning we pass within a mile of eight other Baptist churches or congregations.
Sometimes people ask why we are so intent on leaving this region and going to Maranhão. That is the reason.
Talk back to the missionary: What about the church you go to? How old is it?
Posted by Andrew on December 2, 2009 5:16 PM.
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Posted by: Daniel at December 2, 2009 6:22 PM
Check it out. The church I attend on the mission field is almost as old as my sending church. What is wrong with this picture?
Posted by: Andrew 
at December 2, 2009 7:53 PM
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About 44 years old. The church Mr. Harvey is going to is older than the country.