Hope for the Hopeless!

Jeff and I recently served together with a 5-man team in Sao Paulo at CENA.

We have never served with a short-term team that made so many connections with the homeless on the street!

One day we recognized a man that was at the Yellow House (rescue) downtown.  It was clear that he recognized us, as well.  

When we approached him and began talking to him, we discovered that Jeff and I had met him (Danillo) 4 years ago in front of the Yellow House and on that day he went to the CENA farm for recovery from a life of drug addiction.  He went through the program and is now back helping the homeless!

We wanted to hear from him what made the difference for him.  Why did he finally decide to get off the street?  He shared that he was impressed that people came from other countries to try to help people on the streets.  CENA has missionaries from other countries including Germany and the United States that go to serve there.  From all of the homeless shelters in downtown Sao Paulo, he felt something different at the Yellow House.

The difference is Jesus.  Only Jesus can change lives.  Only Jesus can transform hearts. 

CENA....a place where God is at work!  We invite you to come with us and serve where Jesus is changing lives and where the missionaries are making disciples of Jesus Christ!

Serving where we see God at work,

Diane and Jeff

Luke 12:33, "Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys."