Workers in the kingdom

I've been really busy this week with reading sessions and work for the BSG (Bible Study Guide), but I found a little time to blog about some wonderful people living for Jesus here in Natal. I'm really happy to get to know the missionaries. I've heard so much about them and how great they are from Cyndi, who came here last year. And now I'm seeing the proof. They help us in so many ways. Since we are handicapped with our Portuguese knowledge, we need help with so many things, they are too many to name.

First, let me mention the Brazilian ministers and their families. Roberto and Marisa Signoretti have been as hospitable as anyone can be. They immediately made us feel like a part of the family here. Osmildo and Marta Braga have been wonderful to us as well. I felt instantly connected to them and their ministry. They are obviously great examples in the church and have a real passion for service. Both families are already dear friends and co-workers. I feel blessed to work with them.

Also there is an American missionary here, John Jewell. He has been studying with readers who are ready to look at committing to Jesus. He is helping bridge the gap between the church and all of us Americans coming and going. He and his family are doing an incredible job in forming the vital link between LST and the church.

Last but not least, Cris Carpenter has done a wonderful job in coordinating the LST situation here. This job is an enormous task, while also keeping a full schedule of readers. In addition to helping us set up schedules and match us with readers, she has helped us with every step in getting settled into our Natal home. This help cannot be overstated. She has blessed us tremendously and God is using her big-time. Without her, our integration into the work would have been extremely difficult. See her blog by clicking here.

Hopefully, this helps you see the people that God is using to make this effort work for Cyndi and I and of course, our teammate, Lacy. God is using His obedient servants.