While we were out in the streets a few days ago, an hour from our home, Jeff was approached by a pregnant woman in need who asked him for some money.  He responded that he would buy her something to eat if she was hungry.

She gladly accepted the offer of food and followed us to a kiosk that was selling various Brazilian foods.  We learned that she has two small children and another due in 4 months.  She was a long ways from her home and had come looking for some work.  

After she had something to eat, Jeff was able to share with her about the hope we have in Jesus Christ and encouraged her to seek Christ and a bible-preaching church.  He shared that a body-of-Christ would help her and her children with food and finding a job.

Sometimes the needs here are so great that we feel overwhelmed.  But we celebrate that we have opportunities every day to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ!

Please pray with us that "Raquel" seeks Christ and please pray for more workers to join us here in Rio!

Delivering the true message of hope to all those we meet,

Diane and Jeff


 
1 John 3:17 & 18,  "If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?  Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.