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| Impromptu Visit and Gathering with Nathaniel and Jordana |
Dear Friends and Family,
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| Sue and Wendell visiting at the Churrasco |
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| Neuma and Rafaela who has been coming to Bible Study |
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| Visiting with Neighbors |
Praises:
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| Wedding in Fortaleza. We were asked to be witnesses |
Thank you for your prayers over the last month as we have been working hard to get ready for our furlough while maintaining ministry and trying to reach out even more to some new contacts. We have been busy non-stop with visits, weddings, packing, ministry, parties, but now were are feeling much more prepared to go. We are now two days from our departure from Croatá, three from Brazil, and much is going on.
Our friends, Wendell and Sue Clark, arrived on Tuesday with their two youngest. We’ve spent the last few days catching up, introducing them to the town and the people, showing them how we do things and so forth. They are such a blessing.
Last night, we had a farewell “churrasco”, a local tradition that replaces our American barbecue. We weren’t sure who would show up, even though we invited all our neighbors and friends and contacts. We were very pleasantly surprised to see over 55 people come. We had a wonderful time saying good-bye, talking, taking pictures and shedding a few tears. We could not have done it without the help of Wendell and Sue and Neuma, along with several friends here in town. It was wonderful.
Suddenly, today, a dear friend’s nephew passed away. So tonight we will be going to a funeral with their large family. We have prayed and prayed for opportunities to be a light in this family, please pray that we will obey the Lord’s prompting and that we can be the Lord’s mouthpiece in their lives. We will be going to this funeral after Kid’s Club this afternoon. Then tomorrow are our last S.S. and evening service for 10 months.
How we love these people, yet we are tired and looking forward to time as a family, with family and friends and supporters in the U.S.
Prayer Requests:
- Wendell and Sue Clark and Ivan and Mary Goossen who are going to be stepping in while we are away. Please pray for transition adjustments for each.
- There will be a period of 3-4 months where no one is scheduled to be here. There is a possibility of someone, and we would like to meet with him on Monday or Tuesday before we leave. Please pray for the Lord’s will.
- Pray for those who are new believers or close to believing, that they will grow and not fall away
- Neuma--as she assumes more teaching responsibilities that were Julie’s and to have a good relationship with the Clarks and Goossens
- For Todd and I to entrust the people here in God’s care. It’s hard to walk away, even though we are planning on returning in December.
- Travel mercies--heavy on the mercy because Lily doesn’t seem to travel well
- The myriad of final details we must finish
- Rest and safety
- Setting up appointments in the U.S.
Thank you all for your prayers. We very much look forward to spending time with as many of you as possible when we get there.
Serving the Lord with you,
Todd and Julie Hendry
Michaela, Samuel and Lilyanne
