Hello my
friends,
Wow, I can’t
believe it is June 6, 2021, already. I can't believe I missed sending a post last month. I am sorry! Last week got away from me as I meant to write this earlier. Last week, Nayara went to Belo Horizonte to
spend some much-needed time with her nephew and nieces. So, I held down the fort with her classes
with AME along with the project classes.
All went very well, and the students are progressing well.
First of
all, I need you to please pray about some very serious needs some of our
students and friends are facing.
· * We are staying with Ingrid and Jonathon
here in João Monlevade, they live above her father who is the Pastor. They are wonderful. Right now, her mother Covid-19 positive, her
mother’s brother is Covid-19 positive, in the hospital and on a ventilator and her
grandmother is at the hospital and is being checked for Covid-19.
· * Nayara and I are well, taking all the
precautions. We received our 1st
of 2 vaccination shots last week with the 2nd one schedule in
August.
· * One of our students just lost her
mother to Covid-19, this student is very precious to us, her name is Luciana and both
of her daughter’s are very involved with AME and the project.
· * One of our students, Cleu, has a nephew
that is missing and feared to have been swept away in the recent flooding. They are still searching.
· * The flooding in the Amazon is at
historic highs and many communities are dealing with major problems. In Manacapuru, we have heard the city has
experienced flooding but the church and our house and the houses of our
students seem to be safe at this point.
· * One of our students, Graciete, is
recovering from Covid-19 and has missed 3 weeks of class.
· * Our pastor in Manacapuru, Camilo, has
been dealing with some kidney issues, not sure on all the details.
We are
praying for these situations and speaking God’s Word and peace into every life. Please join us in prayer.
A week ago,
we had the opportunity to be the speakers at a Women’s Conference at Nayara’s
church. It went very well. The theme centered around Esther. I learned a tremendous amount in preparing
for this and the Holy Spirit was Present!
We were grateful for this chance to serve this church!
We are
continuing to work hard with both AME and the project classes. We are grateful for the internet keeping us
in contact with these wonderful people.
My plans are still a little uncertain as to when I will be able to
return to the US for a brief visit.
There are things that I need there for sure, but I am waiting and
praying right now. The borders are still
closed to Brazilian tourist visas so Nayara cannot come at this moment.
Thank you so
much for your prayers and support. God
is working during this crazy time.
Please know that I am praying for you!
Blessings,
Lisa
