We crossed the Rio Negro by ferry today and worked with families in a very poor village called Sao Sebastio of Iranduba. We prayed with the families of several children with special needs (e.g. cerebral palsy), played with kids, and Dr. Jim saw many patients today rather impromptu. Praise God that we were able to have medicines for all who were seen. A pastor has dedicated his life to building a church in this village and for 3 years, he worked with no financial support - laboring to build a church by himself. Praise God he is now financially supported (and his wife and 10 children) - although he probably gets less in a year than most of us get in a month. Approximately 60 people now regularly attend the church and several have given their lives to Christ in this village over the past year.
One of the boys we worked with is named Frank, approximately age 15, and has severe cerebral palsy - completely bedbound with little ability to communicate. In the past few weeks, Frank has been very sick but Dr. Jim pronounced a clean bill of health for him so for those of you have been praying for Frank, your prayers are answered. Dr. Jim said Frank was the healthiest one in his family!
Upon our return this afternoon, we were able to join the start of a March for Jesus. An estimated 150,000-200,000 Brazilians took to the streets of Manaus today to march in the name of our Savior! We walked with them for 3-4 blocks. We couldn´t understand anything that was said but the praise music was blaring from numerous bands on top of big trucks that were nothing but speakers. The phrase ´make a joyful noise to the Lord comes to mind´....
Thank you for praying for us. We are tired but all are in good health and enjoying each member of this team and our hosts. Tomorrow will be a quieter day with a little shopping in the morning, a trip to a slum in the afternoon and then church service in the evening.
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