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Remembering the poor

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As the pandemic has hit the economy, many of the poorest are feeling it the most. The Body of Christ has responded by increasing her effort to relieve their suffering. This past weekend, a group traveled to a community in the interior of Recife State of Pernambuco. This village is a five-hour drive by car. […]

Update on the Venezuelan community

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One of the Venezuelan refugees living here called me asking for our help. He said that his brother (Lindolfo) and family were stuck in the Northern state of Maranhão (a 36-hour bus ride). They were in desperate need and desired to move to be with his family here in Recife. Here he could join his […]

Children’s Day at Lar Mana

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The work with the Lar Mana orphanage continues to be both greatly challenging and rewarding. Children’s Day celebration at Lar Maná. The orphanage is regarded as a prized jewel by child-services in the city of Paulista, just north of Recife. Children from at-risk situations are referred to Lar Mana from child-services and are cared for […]

The Venezuelan refugees (see video)

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When they leave their country, they migrate south into Brazil’s northernmost cities and towns. From there, they travel south to Brazil’s Northeast region, where Recife is. Some continue even further south. Over 250,000 Venezuelans are now living as refugees in Brazil. Getting ready to take donations to the refugee families. We got to know some […]