fourth day in Amazon

We had another great day in the Amazon.  We arrived at our fourth village today (called N. Sra. Do Carmo).  We divided up into various ministry

 

teams: a women's ministry team, a VBS, a men's ministry, a medical team, and a haircutting & nail painting ministry.  The doctor who had been with us

 

for the past three days left part way through the day after helping villagers will all kinds of problems.  Shaina, Brittany, and Elizabeth have been doing a

 

great job and were complimented by the Brazilian doctor for their efficeincy in the pharmacy. Gabby and Pedro were the Brazilian translators for the

 

medical team and, as usual, did an excellent and patient job translating.  Karin led the haircutting ministry team again today and had a mix of men,

 

women, and children who needed haircuts. Assisting with nail painting and translation, Isabela was a great partner with Karin. Connor, Brooke, Tracy,

 

Jay (who left part way through the day), Becky, and Katie led VBS.  The kids at this village were very energetic (maybe even rowdy), but nothing our

 

VBS team couldn't handle.  Pastor Abimael led another men's ministry today: he shared the gospel with men at the village and also gave out gifts of

 

fishing line, hooks, and po cket knives (and last but not least Portuguese New Testaments).  Nathan, Jacob, and Campos helped with moving

 

equipment and talked with villagers, asking if there was anything that could be done in their homes.  At the women's ministry, Phyllis, Linda, and Carla

 

shared the gospel with the village women and gave good advice about prayer and salvation. Rose (the very joyful leader of the translators) loved the

 

day, especially spending time with the ladies in the women's ministry. Part way through the day everyone took about two hours to eat lunch and have a

 

siesta because it was very hot. In the afternoon, people's roles changed, but the highlights were a balloon fight with the village kids, a group

 

conversation with a manioc flour maker, and the ladies had a special gift giving and prayer time.  The day ended with a great finale- a beautiful sunset

 

behind the boat as we ate dinner.  The Lord blessed us with another opportunity to share His Word and bring joy to others, all in all, a great day.