By Carol Hawkins, Missions Coordinator
I’m really excited to share with you about the ministry we have the privilege of participating with in Brazil. Lives are being changed and we get to be part of it!
For a number of years LBF has partnered with Vine House Church in supporting outreach ministry along the Amazon River, including helping support a pastor and his family who are serving there. Pastor Carlos Rangle ministers to two village churches along the Amazon where he shares and teaches God’s word. He also reaches out to the indigenous people living in the interior near Nova Olinda. It’s really encouraging to realize that people who have never been exposed to the Gospel message are now hearing and receiving God’s truth and are growing in their relationship with Christ. Pastor Carlos has expressed his gratitude to LBF for being part of his ministry.
Through the Amazon ministry, there are now 85 house churches in the region with more new villages being involved outside of Novo Olinda and in Sao Paulo De Olavencia. Last year LBF helped with the purchase of a home in this area, which is meeting a need for the pastor and his family as well as providing a place where the people can meet.
Several years ago LBF purchased a boat to travel along the river, and we continue to support some of the expense of operating this boat today. As you picture the Amazon River in your mind, remember that it is extremely difficult to travel from village to village due to the dense jungle. The river is the only way to reach people living there. The boat is vital to bringing the message of God to hundreds of people who might not otherwise hear. And these believers in turn are teaching others and multiplying the family of God.
Join me in praising God for this life-giving ministry that is happening in Brazil and that LBF gets to be part of. God’s word continues to spread throughout the Amazon region, and lives are being changed for eternity. Thank you LBF!
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