The annual Day of the Family of God is the church’s most prominent gathering, a long-standing tradition that unites congregations from throughout the metropolitan area. This event offers a special time for brethren who don’t regularly worship at the same location to rekindle their bonds. Anticipating a significant attendance this year, we secured a school […]
Five barley loaves and two fish: a dream come true
Filled with joy and expectation, 280 Christian women convened for the 31st annual ladies’ seminar. Each year, the four-day workshop is organized by a different congregation in a new city. This year’s host was the city of Triunfo, Pernambuco. Triunfo, a green oasis amidst the arid Sertão region of Northeast Brazil, is a six-hour drive […]
Uniting Faith and Friendship: Reflections on the 25th Annual Teen Camp
This year, the 25th annual Teen Camp welcomed 82 young people, aged 13 to 17, and an additional 35 helpers—including organizers, teachers, chaperones, and cooks—for a 4-day event. Representatives from many congregations across the region attended, along with several visitors. Joshua initiated this event during his high school years. Aureni and I assisted him for […]
My word… shall not return to Me void.
I remember going to the downtown congregation many years ago. It was right after we bought the Boa Vista church building. I often noticed a boy looking over the next-door fence at us as we gathered for church. He wanted to discover what was happening with his new neighbors. I later learned his name was […]