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2012 ARS Team (not including Pr Jose and Leoni)

Just posted some pictures on arsupdate.blogspot.com check it out!
We are closing down our time in Brasilia and Pr Jose, Leoni and I are headed to the Amazon region!  Thank you for covering us in prayer!  Bless you!

Great time of ministry and visits

We are finishing up our time in BH.  Catch the specifics at arsupdate.blogspot.com.
I am so blessed to be here and to see what God has been doing.  I have been able to see some who I have not seen since 2007!  There will be much to share when I am able to get on a computer and stay for a while. Fortunately a business next to CEDAF has allowed me to jump on several times.

We are leaving for Brasilia tomorrow morning.

bless you!
Lisa

Having a wonderfully productive time in BH!

We are having a wonderful time here in BH.  Catch up on the news at arsupdate.blogspot.com!
Computer availability has been a challenge at times, but know that God is working!
Thank you so much for your prayers!  I look forward to posting pictures when I am able to do so.

Emotional Day

Today we visited a possible ministry partner for ARS.  We went to a ministry that has a daycare for children of drug addicts, prostitutes and HIV effected parents.  The children were adorable as you can tell with the pictures.  They were full of energy and laughter.  There were some that you could look in their eyes and see sadness which makes your heart ache.

Another aspect of the ministry reaches out and helps house and gives assistance to people who are now sick with HIV.  I did not take pictures there to ensure the privacy and dignity of these people.  But the workers there were really an inspiration....their tireless efforts of extending care under difficult situations. 

They are looking to build a new facility that will not only house people with HIV but also a training center based on Biblical truths.  What a shining light in a dark part of BH!

I found this day to be full of joy with the children and how they responded to love and attention from their teachers/staff but also received us as guests and they responded so positively.  I also found this day touching me deeply in my heart with the suffering of the homeless and those sick with HIV.  Some of the people barely acknowledged my words and others responded with eagerness and appreciation.  I was deeply moved.

Just what direction that ARS will take will be determined as the leadership seeks God's will.  Pray that the leadership hears clearly His voice.

The ARS trip is off and running!

Take some time and read about what we have been up too at arsupdate.blogspot.com!
We have gotten ourselves oriented and had a wonderful day today.  As time permits I will write more here, but I cannot right at this time.  Bless each and everyone of you.  Thank you for praying and please continue.
Lisa