Thursday's Pictures
Well, with tears in my eyes I say goodbye to Brazil. I will never be the same again. I have come here to help the Brazilian people in Nilopolis, but I’m not sure if that happened. What I do know is that they changed me. I have had experiences these past two weeks that I would have never imagined.
To all my new friends, Marcio, Jefferson, Vanessa, and more, I say, “Until next time…” I will be back! And the next time I will bring more people for you to change! To all the children that now call me "Pastorr Mak" (in an accent that you can't type), thanks for plaing with me, singing with me, and just making me feel loved! Don't grow up too fast!
Pastor Pedro Paulo, may God continue to bless you and your church! You are an incredible visionary. I hope to take a part of your vision home with me to my ministry in Hutchinson, Kansas. May God keep moving on your congregation and the people of Nilopolis! Your actions have been heard around the world!
Amy, I love you and miss you very much. Thanks for your support for coming on this trip! You never hesitated when we started discussing it. You are a blessing from God, and the best wife a man could ever have! Andrew, Adam and Emily, get ready to look at daddy’s 2,300 pictures and 3 hours of video! I can’t wait to see you!
To the children at First Church – get ready for the stories! I have lots of them! Stories that will make you laugh, think, and even cry. God is good, and we are blessed!
To everyone else who has been following this blog, I thank you for your time. I hope you have seen a glimpse of God’s work in another corner of the world. My wish is that God speaks to you as he has me!
Don’t stop visiting the blog quite yet – I still have more to add once I am back in the states. I plan on working on an entry on the 11 hours of flight that I will be enjoying shortly. I will also be posting video of the trip in the next few weeks (months?) showing a summary of our trip.
Well, its time to pack up the computer. I’m always last to get to the “gumby” because I’m always carrying something extra (computer, video camera, tripod, etc.).
See you soon!
Mark
PS – Pastor Kendall, I have the Japanese peanuts! And Brazilian Coca-Cola!
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First Church Work & Witness Members
- Adam R
- AJ F
- Don D
- Ivan K
- Ken W
- Mark H
- Marvin B
- Ron A
- Suzanne G
- Tyler S
The Point Work & Witness Members
- Jim C
- Betty C
- John C
- JT C
- Sean F
- Alessandra F
- Nathan F
- Lucas F
- Clayton G
- Olivia L
- Lupe L
- Mary O
- Ruth P
- Lee W
2 comments:
Yes, Mark, I have seen a glimpse of God's work and it was beautiful. Thank you!
Safe travels to all of you,
Janet
Mark, I'm Lee's mother and Jim's sister. It's been interesting to read your blog and catch glimpses of both my son and my brother. Thank you for the time and effort you've put into this. May God bless you in your future endeavors.
Shirley
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