Brasil 2012 CTM

Gail and I with our English teaching team again visited Brasil from Jan 8 through Feb 10, 2012. This was our 4th mission trip to Brasil (this is the way Brasilians spell Brazil). We met again at the Quadrangular Church Missionary Training Center 40 some kilometers outside of Curitiba, Brasil.

Our teaching team consisted of Licia and Forrest Heartsock, Beth Neuberger, Ken Tuck, Garet Chester and Gail and myself (Rubia, a base leader is also shown) . Oh yeah, Caleb Heartsock was always a source of interest.
Before I proceed, I will say what Kayla (Pastors Julio's) daughter, who is also in charge of aspects of the Missionary Training Center told me. She said that our English School is of prime importance to them because when we come there the anointing comes and stays throughout the year. I told her that I have always had a real heart contact with her dad and she told me that he said the same thing about me and he wants to learn English so he and I can talk together. What an honor for me. Here are some pictures of the area
. . Our cyber cafe (6 seats) in Agundus de Sol. .
We all spoke to the school students. .
Our classes were great. Rubia (called to Africa) and Gail. Beth with Tati, Licia's sister who attended the Eng school with her daughter and son. They were really seeking God's direction for him as he was drifting away from God. God really got a hold of him and he is now attending a YWAM DTS near Curitiba. Praise God!! We get very close to our students. God melts our hearts together. Keila and Cleide Caio Thiago and Junier Lucila and Deigo Priscila and Thiago and even a classroom romance was begun . God created bonds between the teachers and the staff and the students .
Always with a camera and a laugh was Garet . Game room.. Cafeteria. The back of the classrooms . My friend Joseph that I speak to each year (a little Portuguese from me and a little English from him) . The pond . Everyday Cleide with her shimahone and Caleb kicking back . Our small owl..
Fieldtrip to the Botanical Gardens and the Iron Opera House .
Dress up night and graduation pictures .
God worked through our lives on a regular basis. For instance, Gail was walking on the trail when a student was praying and asking God for a specific answer that she needed. Gail just walked up to her and said that God had something to tell her and proceeded to give her God's response to her silent prayer. God would just make appointments either during our intercession time led by Beth or whenever He chose.
It was great to see former students return seeking to follow Christ as many have specific callings to countries around the world.
The next picture is of Renan who is called to the children of his small city (Gail supplied him with some teaching supplies). The following picture is Gail with Diego from Paraguay and then Pastor Lucy with Gail and me.

Eliene is called to India. . Junier and Dani are called to India. . Lia is called to the children of Brasil. .