A great celebration of fellowship and worship service called “Day of the Family of God” marked the first Sunday of this month. It was held at a rented auditorium in the centrally located downtown area. There were 732 brethren from sixteen congregations around the metropolitan area who joined together as one to praise God and […]
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Transforming Hearts and Lives: Reflections from the Women’s Seminar
I just got home from our yearly lady’s seminar. This year, it took place in the city of Belo Jardim, about a three-hour drive from Recife. Most of the 250 women came by bus, others by car, and some by plane. A few came as far as six hours by plane. The Women´s Seminar was […]
Nurturing Newcomers with the Fundamentals of Faith
In our congregation, we welcome new members through baptism and transfers from other churches. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds and vary in age. Upon joining, they integrate into our fellowship and become part of our community. Although we often assume they possess a basic understanding of biblical knowledge, we have discovered that their levels […]
Rediscovering Agape: Lessons in Love from The Sermon on the Mount
Last month marked the beginning of a new period at the School of the Bible. Some of the courses offered this time include the Letter to the Romans, the Letters of James and 1 Peter, and The Art of Preaching. I have twenty students in my course on The Sermon on the Mount. About half […]