Hello friends,
Well, we have been going 100 mph since our return from the
USA. I wish I could have talked with each
of you. Nayara and I had a good trip –
fast – but good. We had some challenges
coming home with some delays and luggage issues. But we made it back just a day later.
We are having great classes and the students are working
hard. It is so exciting to watch them
succeed and gain confidence. We have three
classes that are in their last term with us “officially”. In February when we begin new classes during
those times, the current students will have the opportunity to join us as
teaching assistants. This has proved to
be good motivating them to work hard.
We
have also had had several Saturdays where we open the Mission House (where we
live) and invite the students to come over for a couple of hours to work on
their cards. It has been a good time for
work and fellowship. It has been good
for me too as I am working on my Portuguese cards!
Nayara is currently in her hometown for several weeks. She has been able to go to a conference,
preach, help with here home church children’s musical, see her family, surprise
her niece for her birthday and see some very special friends. She is tired but is having a great time. I have had some special friends who have been
with me here in Nayara’s absence. I
lovingly call it the “Lisa Watch” group. I
really appreciate them and how everyone takes care of me!
My focus right now is continuing to be prepared each week
for our classes. I am also beginning the
work on getting the curriculum developed to move towards writing it and
eventually move to get it copyrighted in the US and here in Brazil. It is a big step for me, but I do believe it is
a needed step to take. I love the challenge!
Here is what you can pray for us right now.
- For our students to remain strong as we end the year. “Finish Strong” is our battle cry!
- For us as we prepare for our English Celebration Night on December 7, this is for our students and their families/friends.
- For our health. My back has had some issues and I am now in Physical Therapy which has helped. Nayara is regularly walking with Patricia and she is determined. I talked to Nayara today and her ears are not doing well, and we need for God to take care of this especially before she returns on Oct 29.
- For continued financial support. I am so grateful for all our faithful financial support both in the US and in Brazil. To be honest, we need a bit more. God knows and will guide us in our contact with people.
- For wisdom for our new Pastor at Agata Church. He is a great teacher and we are very excited about he and his wife. They have a love for the Lord and for people that is huge! An added blessing, his wife speaks English well!
I am so grateful for so many blessings. Thank you for praying and please continue! I will try to post some pictures soon. Bless you!
Lisa
