That the world may know that You sent Me: Day of the Family of God

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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

Women Seminar 2023

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

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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.

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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 […]