Festas

What a GREAT day in Rio today! It is 11:20pm Rio time and we are just leaving the festa. These festas are meant to be launching parties for area cell groups. Each festa is like a party to invite you to another party. Pastor Philip Murdoch likened this week to the story of Esther and how she kept inviting the King to parties to win his favor. Light to the Nations is opening their arms to their community to form new and lasting relationships. There's not a better way to do it in this culture than through parties! Prior to the festas each night we spread the word by visiting the streets and just meeting people. We have met all walks of life these two days. It has been a great opportunity to welcome everyone to the church. Not only are we inviting everyone to the festas and church, but also using the opportunity to pray with families. Another project we are working on is a mobile stage. The church is transforming an 18 wheeler to become a mobile stage to reach thousands of Brazilians through crusades. Construction work is done every day to bring the project closer to completion. Well, we are back to the GAP now (our dorm) and settling down for the night. Here are some pictures to show you the festa from tonight! Enjoy!

Scott with area neighborhood children at the festa

















Cinda showing children pictures from home
















Aimee talking with Brazilians with one of our translators Romulo