Our group’s trip to Brazil was an unforgettable experience in which I grew closer to Christ, was able to watch Him work, and saw many lives touched through His power.
I could give story after story of all that our team saw God do, but one highlight will have to suffice:
At the beginning of our trip, we were introduced to our bus driver, Paulo. During the first week, one of the missionaries with us was able to share the gospel with him, and came home telling us the story, saying, “That was the closest I’ve ever seen someone come to accepting Christ, and decide not to.” From that night on, we prayed earnestly for this man… that he would come to know the freedom and joy that can be found in a relationship with Christ. Because he was our driver every day, we were able to spend time with him, and began to develop a relationship with him. He began coming out of his bus to watch us work, and eventually even helped us! One day he brought his daughter along so that we could meet her. We loved watching his heart for people, and love for his daughter. (The picture is of the two of them)
On our last day in Brazil, as we drove to the airport, the bus pulled over on the side of the road. One of our leaders was in the front talking to Paulo through a translator, and we watched as tears streamed down his face. When we arrived at the airport, Paulo came to the back of the bus, and was introduced as, “Your new brother in Christ.”
Through Paulo, we were able to see God work even after our last “church service” was over. He will continue to move powerfully in Brazil through the missionaries there, as well as the country’s newest Christians. Thank you so much for your prayers, and please keep these believers in them as well!
