tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31620934349200870372024-03-05T09:48:35.534-05:00Bits From BrasilDavid and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.comBlogger299125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-1034593722890773832024-02-29T04:25:00.000-05:002024-02-29T04:25:17.314-05:00Bits February<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixSKoyWJfB1Fgo08wByWS2vnt19B1gIhEWnFTa0MBFXiiL6a12MB6NUZ05pu2jNhDgHBsHkLnkW6zhQ9Ju8uo2PnulIslD8wx2nC9JsUyfWkGiJlJE5eMZ4iRC4QSrg5jkO9FOm76TT1fRqbVGbjXEz-93FjFm7AQu3SNrPxEyZ7FgAn81WC2dsap80Oc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixSKoyWJfB1Fgo08wByWS2vnt19B1gIhEWnFTa0MBFXiiL6a12MB6NUZ05pu2jNhDgHBsHkLnkW6zhQ9Ju8uo2PnulIslD8wx2nC9JsUyfWkGiJlJE5eMZ4iRC4QSrg5jkO9FOm76TT1fRqbVGbjXEz-93FjFm7AQu3SNrPxEyZ7FgAn81WC2dsap80Oc=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><br />We are excited! The new year in the two churches has brought a lot of excitement. Last year was a time of transition with us being gone half the year and then getting back into the swing of things and trying to put everyone in the right spot. We don’t have all of our ducks in a row yet, but enough to feel like we are organized and ready to roll. The New Year in Brazil struggles to start until after Carnaval every year as people vacation and school is out.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgybyte8GikDuVvpGYzccuJFE1ZGyytVqm_pZBfXdUj4wO3u9YNjQFhbCtnuSWol18Jwlm-tBdDiP3gR6fi4RULdAq0kWroodalXQ_zp9wUU9Xl6Nxmkn_JtBOikcks6L2-wJA_dZ4JoAObPwsXzqHgoA_18VZDsYVxiDCIXJtt_nlG2jcBU8U0l6yWOnQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgybyte8GikDuVvpGYzccuJFE1ZGyytVqm_pZBfXdUj4wO3u9YNjQFhbCtnuSWol18Jwlm-tBdDiP3gR6fi4RULdAq0kWroodalXQ_zp9wUU9Xl6Nxmkn_JtBOikcks6L2-wJA_dZ4JoAObPwsXzqHgoA_18VZDsYVxiDCIXJtt_nlG2jcBU8U0l6yWOnQ" width="320" /></a></div><br />This year we decided to test some programming during Carnaval to see if people would come. The Arcoverde church went out to Tupanatinga for a Saturday Baptismal service and time of fellowship. Many spent the night and we had a fun Sunday morning with breakfast, Bible study and another service before we wrapped up the weekend with a traditional meal together (feijoada). On Tuesday we regathered in Arcoverde and did a short module and ate again! I would like to say that I got smoked in dominos on Saturday and Sunday, but on Tuesday I won a couple of games (probably because I had an older experienced guy as a partner).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHq3cH5WYjWs46EbScP7gP-vOuJL-jZbyrKHuckEQFNbrfT7Jbe_nvmEY58SeIRAPtcxP0Lpi7FSzF5yOwAK7A4-wsblUTxfccutU04gtVPLhoa12Qkv2irtvzC-E6TNQT2wrI4RdgRx98aBh-FZ0OELsspxGHFY3snVYvm__zH2PiWFfupZA_sEUFDJ8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHq3cH5WYjWs46EbScP7gP-vOuJL-jZbyrKHuckEQFNbrfT7Jbe_nvmEY58SeIRAPtcxP0Lpi7FSzF5yOwAK7A4-wsblUTxfccutU04gtVPLhoa12Qkv2irtvzC-E6TNQT2wrI4RdgRx98aBh-FZ0OELsspxGHFY3snVYvm__zH2PiWFfupZA_sEUFDJ8" width="180" /></a></div><br />This month Evelyn started an apprenticeship. We have had a close relationship with a local English school for years. Evelyn can’t work yet, but she can help out and she started doing just that a few weeks ago. She goes in on Thursdays for a few hours. We are excited for this opportunity for her to get out, learn more about teaching and to have fun as well.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Our new Brazilian colleagues are on their way! Stefan is making the five day drive from South Brazil and left on Wednesday. Pray for his trip! Then Julia and their three kids come next Tuesday. Pray for them as they adapt to the new culture and find their roles in the church planting vision here.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXYp0mTWKpp6CQpYillbU3KowHE9_CbzTrgUkwcZO5S10prDm3uztOmJGEnZr2GP996tE9DQD7XLvOo17YJijbIASZvoUneqlnjhM8g80H1FHrlkpHQjguQB9x4vZk8pYiMmRvcVef9d87yxhtWeyWLYttNWSgz4cavDUjrDIArZitW3EEi89mwSbGJ-0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXYp0mTWKpp6CQpYillbU3KowHE9_CbzTrgUkwcZO5S10prDm3uztOmJGEnZr2GP996tE9DQD7XLvOo17YJijbIASZvoUneqlnjhM8g80H1FHrlkpHQjguQB9x4vZk8pYiMmRvcVef9d87yxhtWeyWLYttNWSgz4cavDUjrDIArZitW3EEi89mwSbGJ-0=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>My brother Dan and his family came this month for ten days. It is so neat to have family down here. They were very encouraging and were able to participate in some ministry. We were able to take some time off to hang out with just them. It was an amazing time together. Here are a few photos.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <br /></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All for HIS glory,</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah, my busy working Evie and my living the life of a twin (cousin) Anna Claire<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-10706082595468090192024-01-31T06:57:00.001-05:002024-01-31T07:00:46.717-05:00Bits January<p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgztTTOPPl8sV9DKQjCN-x61SjucWi3X039ljpK9QqmN5SkqvFaDymVD06FfoKblv3OYGaBj8UFL5C2_Rp7-BnDpzd56u7xrPAWpLHzQkUieWh83iXCGAqJ0oB4UQ8eZkf81sLx-PjByFJ-6xb-lGaZXLtcpOLWaYyRu86ZCGLP6rBTZ4L4lMbBf7czF9A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgztTTOPPl8sV9DKQjCN-x61SjucWi3X039ljpK9QqmN5SkqvFaDymVD06FfoKblv3OYGaBj8UFL5C2_Rp7-BnDpzd56u7xrPAWpLHzQkUieWh83iXCGAqJ0oB4UQ8eZkf81sLx-PjByFJ-6xb-lGaZXLtcpOLWaYyRu86ZCGLP6rBTZ4L4lMbBf7czF9A" width="319" /></a></div>This month we did an experiment as a church with sabbath principles. January is Brazil’s summer and so a lot of people vacation. We decided to put a pause on ministries and focus more on studying the Word and meditating on the gospel. The book Gospel Primer has been very influential on our family as far as applying the gospel to every area of our lives. We translated the 31 texts that he has and I posted that each day in our church group as well as on social media. Instead of our praise band on Sundays, different individuals led music. Instead of kid’s service, the kids stayed in the auditorium. Other ministries did less as well. This Sunday we return to normal. This past Sunday there was a good group and good spirit. Pray that keeps up!<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> <br /></span><p></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifFQYSytKWQ8j9vSgd8CYOAs_ayF-SnAkvWhCiSYZvMNRrxTZ3FbjNXZBPynMD5-IRARaV9AVf45Q7AiNu-FVoqm9tTET8eYx24AS4EpBI3F-7ZQylTvvfUAoM4ZdeTacCS1hO79V2cB-9zGY1GTj1V2jPOEHc7dY57BKZl2JzvqoMbzkHHb9hJxaPnxo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifFQYSytKWQ8j9vSgd8CYOAs_ayF-SnAkvWhCiSYZvMNRrxTZ3FbjNXZBPynMD5-IRARaV9AVf45Q7AiNu-FVoqm9tTET8eYx24AS4EpBI3F-7ZQylTvvfUAoM4ZdeTacCS1hO79V2cB-9zGY1GTj1V2jPOEHc7dY57BKZl2JzvqoMbzkHHb9hJxaPnxo" width="319" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Sarah’s parents Bob and Ginny Hall visited us for two weeks. We had a great time. Her dad, also known as Coach Hall because of over 40 years of coaching different sports, but mainly baseball, did a men’s event in both churches on “Dare to be a Daniel.” He grilled chicken and served their famous white sauce along with a traditional barbecue meal. The guys liked it, tried to get the secret white sauce recipe, and paid attention as he told the story of Daniel and gave a challenge towards trusting the Lord in all areas of your life.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCPgMkTHHgVmUkjxbmxhULWdhAQCsPbsA9oXSXXCHxy-ghEc9SSdJKYbY5v5_SdICl8hyOD9_zPqBxKw4GhkIFgkCSFi2QkalxCgsJmugnowjregrybNHwGKKWGDNy4nYSJCoy5MFUtR6wpg76QASMCxZOsIZaq3yMQIEvVyHtpbcGn4a6b5TI0ZaSmO4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCPgMkTHHgVmUkjxbmxhULWdhAQCsPbsA9oXSXXCHxy-ghEc9SSdJKYbY5v5_SdICl8hyOD9_zPqBxKw4GhkIFgkCSFi2QkalxCgsJmugnowjregrybNHwGKKWGDNy4nYSJCoy5MFUtR6wpg76QASMCxZOsIZaq3yMQIEvVyHtpbcGn4a6b5TI0ZaSmO4" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Usually around the New Year, we look forward to what we would like to accomplish in the following year. This year in Arcoverde we want a more established leadership and a congregation that thrives around the gospel. In a little over a month, we will have an assistant Pastor arriving whom we will partner with to also plant a church. We are excited about this opportunity!<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB8lYpc9UZwxBpY3RRqwuM626w7nPraMdhWDrlbVlOteJHxN4fJUtF8UhsSVFxESk0fzF34tNGLWgj_DOhmS2p_Z37JKhipRjff3ihWs2SUaziHwi7ALREKXWgBtXyUN2mm2zi6VhhzPtITHvYWA6ngTYLIka8dmxbqSvgl9__40VrRR3L4O2C-pSU3J0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB8lYpc9UZwxBpY3RRqwuM626w7nPraMdhWDrlbVlOteJHxN4fJUtF8UhsSVFxESk0fzF34tNGLWgj_DOhmS2p_Z37JKhipRjff3ihWs2SUaziHwi7ALREKXWgBtXyUN2mm2zi6VhhzPtITHvYWA6ngTYLIka8dmxbqSvgl9__40VrRR3L4O2C-pSU3J0" width="320" /></a></div>In Tupanatinga we would like to get more and more people involved. In a couple of weeks, we will have another baptism and several desire to be baptized. We have mostly new Christians in our congregation and are still figuring out some basics! Praise the Lord. We have started studying the Old Testament stories and will be in that series for a while with the goal of laying a base for beliefs.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /><br /></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0MLWxSeTNijQKR7Dn0L7kw0b8sZFUtbTzuYWFmpUbJU0V5bQw5h4KsBRAm3_27dpnPAYCmLJ50GF235vr3fNROUurOvqy6AqRA7dT57BApmhadvfcW70CXNPA16_I_7zlaZ0xBvHgQrxTP6SS7fxR1tFRzKPADhb73kdSHoildpIsX4NFYDtcjcInm-w" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1204" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0MLWxSeTNijQKR7Dn0L7kw0b8sZFUtbTzuYWFmpUbJU0V5bQw5h4KsBRAm3_27dpnPAYCmLJ50GF235vr3fNROUurOvqy6AqRA7dT57BApmhadvfcW70CXNPA16_I_7zlaZ0xBvHgQrxTP6SS7fxR1tFRzKPADhb73kdSHoildpIsX4NFYDtcjcInm-w" width="181" /></a></div>Sarah has done a great job on our midweek studies with the ladies. In Tupanatinga she is teaching on emotions and a good group of ladies are showing up! The same rings true for Arcoverde and their study of a Jen Wilkin book about the Ten Commandments. The men have studied Nehemiah. The next couple of days we are reviewing our studies of Nehemiah and Daniel and trying to apply it to our lives. Pray for men with integrity who are proactive in changing their communities!<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We have been so blessed. Pray that God would use us for His glory!</p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All for HIS glory,</p><p>
</p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah and our soon-to-be English school apprentice (Evie will start helping out at the English school one day a week), and our bouncy cat lover Anna Claire</p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /><br /></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-77642858148261232272023-12-28T13:54:00.000-05:002023-12-28T13:54:28.068-05:00Bits December 2023<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSUG22JaBroK56qSaKSwS6AUFjQydzXcBmddl66Fy9wvQVd8wGtzqRO18l1ZAMIu243aohWmX5zxlCcymqH1ptVDtejq9hwd3sPVuVhUPZi7rWNI6-j1q7ontSwWij0T0zUgdwcONRLg9_qNM8msPVEA6eVWE8iq9sAw0SwsWJ5HiYW8QePmuWIMKaPXM" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4608" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSUG22JaBroK56qSaKSwS6AUFjQydzXcBmddl66Fy9wvQVd8wGtzqRO18l1ZAMIu243aohWmX5zxlCcymqH1ptVDtejq9hwd3sPVuVhUPZi7rWNI6-j1q7ontSwWij0T0zUgdwcONRLg9_qNM8msPVEA6eVWE8iq9sAw0SwsWJ5HiYW8QePmuWIMKaPXM" width="320" /></a></div>Tea time. Each December the church in Tupanatinga does a women’s Christmas tea. This year, (the 4th annual tea), the women of the church were more involved in the planning and setup which really excited Sarah. Forty-five women, most of whom were family and friends of women in our church, heard a clear presentation of the gospel.<span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMKAsvBNM7E0TXrsmH6rL_xEVYCuyl7yuaPynTgAz2gZ_tomBtRw9mWLcAdl20xeOBt2ppb0_cRDXOecpHEhiAZ9-w6oLvK8EyGkxjO9UGcKHubBR5WEMVkjJASZvxVp3Qf_QWxWIkirOQZLBoquTb9hKH_Do4S2EWYsF364jmRJMFAuNTD0tW-e19XQI" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMKAsvBNM7E0TXrsmH6rL_xEVYCuyl7yuaPynTgAz2gZ_tomBtRw9mWLcAdl20xeOBt2ppb0_cRDXOecpHEhiAZ9-w6oLvK8EyGkxjO9UGcKHubBR5WEMVkjJASZvxVp3Qf_QWxWIkirOQZLBoquTb9hKH_Do4S2EWYsF364jmRJMFAuNTD0tW-e19XQI" width="320" /></a></div><br />Six days later two of the Tupanatinga women drove to Arcoverde to participate in the first women’s Christmas tea in Batalha, a community our church is heavily involved with located close to our church. We have helped the community more and more through our social ministry and they have asked for more and more spiritual help. While we haven’t had the human resources to have a weekly gathering, some ladies in our church have started a bi-weekly Bible study. Soon, with the arrival of Stefan and Julia, we hope to have a weekly presence there. On this cool Friday night, the women of Batalha heard the theme of listening to God.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheQvoj_GD7uk1pySYW_wwsvwBwqdNgWL9rN9XkGGtdxKEwhuhNxh9RG42hIfXuA9bVnRThEy7QfCu1T4OkVJ1bhjw7HMzZCGXpzkOx015q-xj3rc7AEK-Nby7JZKXmheqHswElH6E-9BJ17kZrX8kWxSPppAkf_fBU6HKI7FxS219fSH9ZNefSRi66rt4" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="766" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheQvoj_GD7uk1pySYW_wwsvwBwqdNgWL9rN9XkGGtdxKEwhuhNxh9RG42hIfXuA9bVnRThEy7QfCu1T4OkVJ1bhjw7HMzZCGXpzkOx015q-xj3rc7AEK-Nby7JZKXmheqHswElH6E-9BJ17kZrX8kWxSPppAkf_fBU6HKI7FxS219fSH9ZNefSRi66rt4" width="180" /></a>Cindy Cook and Ashley Salyers were present from Chattanooga. Cindy brought the tea idea four years ago and was happy to see it continued here. Sarah and the girls had a fun time with them preparing cookies and wrapping presents. Due to some friends' generosity, we distributed lots of presents to kids this year. Our partnership with non-profit ministries has grown some this year. Thankfully our church social ministry has done a great job of being creative with fundraising and been able to help out as well.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjifQdbkJN8g8dFuixfOZJ1P27HBGCdpgGDWBY42rTDaeLJi1s-uvp6VTM55Cyr-X3dJ2WBJKoOe863g4jqFlPufrkwIujNvvZVlgj4DDEWJ2aNn-7jhTz7UJJYOm9lrvn4fso7WWtjNZvhq6hcI93Yfxh_YqjJY0GTjohZuITOoWBOYIQdzfcewhEGQmI" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjifQdbkJN8g8dFuixfOZJ1P27HBGCdpgGDWBY42rTDaeLJi1s-uvp6VTM55Cyr-X3dJ2WBJKoOe863g4jqFlPufrkwIujNvvZVlgj4DDEWJ2aNn-7jhTz7UJJYOm9lrvn4fso7WWtjNZvhq6hcI93Yfxh_YqjJY0GTjohZuITOoWBOYIQdzfcewhEGQmI" width="320" /></a></div>A couple started back attending our church and asked for a visit. She said that she feels there is a hole in her life that needs to be filled; she feels directionless. She sought that direction in church. After hearing both of their life stories I shared the gospel. They said that is what they want. Pray for Bruno and Maiara that they will be firm in their decision to follow Christ. We don't always share these stories, sometimes because this update goes online and we are not sure about who will read them. But there have been some neat stories happening. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjY05Eqcz5sIgQldgq3UpYvtj8HZ7ZIFqpNOCre9x1Cro-Zvz9KGQHf2qAmGmcrLAzYBETd8fzBmuzoQ3ylIgEIJuLszevLkPwUfIxi2hy8kUAABgPUNM7dbAGFtc2VLuTva7odxIUwkINNXQ6gqJ8S-D4gmzehV_eNXj3QfoaK1MU84e7yum9-Hg2G5Uc" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjY05Eqcz5sIgQldgq3UpYvtj8HZ7ZIFqpNOCre9x1Cro-Zvz9KGQHf2qAmGmcrLAzYBETd8fzBmuzoQ3ylIgEIJuLszevLkPwUfIxi2hy8kUAABgPUNM7dbAGFtc2VLuTva7odxIUwkINNXQ6gqJ8S-D4gmzehV_eNXj3QfoaK1MU84e7yum9-Hg2G5Uc" width="180" /></a></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We had a great fellowship at our Christmas meal this year in both churches. The end of the year is always festive in Brazil. We also had a couple days of rest in our home with just the four of us. We had been looking forward to that and a little bit lighter week.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We pray that you have had a Merry Christmas and wish you a Happy New Year!</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">God bless!</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All for HIS glory,</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah and Santa’s little helpers Evie and Anna Claire<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-52829483625261015032023-11-30T08:53:00.000-05:002023-11-30T08:53:05.474-05:00Bits November<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9bcagSaUOERFuk9GOcZ1-GUHpVKASVYnEOsZspy9zFAQdH65UuuZ1q0Ko5dAJFxUY-hwUzlrZPd0laq6Eh-JCt3_3vpRUrCPGl0dyd7jz38ojaKkfeOhevLvoM-Ku95GQ-oFqpLFQldYKbEIVWaXIpO2jdYa7P1lxOXHEedBc3lnsiybU5M9Dv2_tPSg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1599" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9bcagSaUOERFuk9GOcZ1-GUHpVKASVYnEOsZspy9zFAQdH65UuuZ1q0Ko5dAJFxUY-hwUzlrZPd0laq6Eh-JCt3_3vpRUrCPGl0dyd7jz38ojaKkfeOhevLvoM-Ku95GQ-oFqpLFQldYKbEIVWaXIpO2jdYa7P1lxOXHEedBc3lnsiybU5M9Dv2_tPSg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Christmas time is here. Just don’t think cool weather for us. Well, kind of; it got to the low 80’s for a bit and even rained some this week! Thanksgiving is a great time to remember how much God has blessed us. You all who read these updates and pray for us are a great blessing. This year our colleagues Dan and Carol Cook came from Recife to celebrate with us. They stayed three days and so we were able to catch up, have a meeting, and then stuff our faces for Thanksgiving lunch. We even got to watch our Lions lose on the big screen, a Thanksgiving day tradition. We had a couple of other visitors as well, Mike Smith (Roger and Marcy’s son) and his two kids, and then Marvin and Rebecca from our church (Marvin lived almost 20 years in the states).</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> <br /></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1mfSIKvZpezZaVSFqXGT-9lVtDifWyo4eMgEYpUYX2IpyBr5OAfbSsAJetKG4s3RS876kWb0HfpooCjXynJ89Xvw0-hbXRSZ732Ph2eVz0YuJGBGV9TRV9ZoeTy2K7Onn40ml8IWWF54lL4jwZAuVrUMzrJyj-sfqmf82LvUiN5g4847iPezy70Hr4sc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1mfSIKvZpezZaVSFqXGT-9lVtDifWyo4eMgEYpUYX2IpyBr5OAfbSsAJetKG4s3RS876kWb0HfpooCjXynJ89Xvw0-hbXRSZ732Ph2eVz0YuJGBGV9TRV9ZoeTy2K7Onn40ml8IWWF54lL4jwZAuVrUMzrJyj-sfqmf82LvUiN5g4847iPezy70Hr4sc" width="320" /></a></div><br />Last month we asked for prayer as a Brazilian couple would be visiting us and praying about moving to Arcoverde to help with church planting. Stefan and Julia had a whirlwind trip. We did two prayer meetings at each of the churches so that they could meet some of our members. We had some good conversations. After praying for a couple of weeks they have decided as a family to come to Arcoverde! What an unexpected blessing. They plan on helping out in the church in Arcoverde as well as helping advance another possible church plant. They will come as missionaries sent out of their church in south Brasil and so they will spend the next couple of months raising support. They will start with a two-year term and then see what happens from there. I hope to have more information on how you could help them financially in next month’s update.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkRnNm9t_1D4n6V1qJd8NO-lMiMm8P7WZMHFzqj5aRjpbpoamS11NtPt05seTjsuW82h08WkbxTyLrbzyvkHUfWkKR5SiWA5_KlnxaCdRN9Ak16cYr5AAvwIUgFpMDnZ7iqLoCNUB22dSLaD8iFHPgn9FZfinIq9lwHOXktnZi1mB341YSVGP8IoKcm80" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkRnNm9t_1D4n6V1qJd8NO-lMiMm8P7WZMHFzqj5aRjpbpoamS11NtPt05seTjsuW82h08WkbxTyLrbzyvkHUfWkKR5SiWA5_KlnxaCdRN9Ak16cYr5AAvwIUgFpMDnZ7iqLoCNUB22dSLaD8iFHPgn9FZfinIq9lwHOXktnZi1mB341YSVGP8IoKcm80=w215-h382" width="215" /></a></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Jailson, an elder in training, has been quite involved in preaching and trips to Tupanatinga. He suggested we take the Arcoverde youth group to Tupanatinga. That happened this month and everyone had a great time. The youth went in Jailson’s kombi, played music, games and listened to a lesson on what it means to be a disciple. Then we had some pizza. The event really encouraged both groups. Pray that we would have a youth group that brings energy to the church. Sunday night three of our youth led the music for a prayer meeting. That is exciting!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The last six months have been a lot of organizing and structuring and working through conflict. Sometimes we feel like we are making little progress and other times there is great hope that the churches will burst at any time, in maturity and growth. Whatever happens, we are not called to grow churches, we are called to be faithful and to make disciples. Please for us to remain faithful!</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyPNqpLV5FY665gw4NIIV8b4OmflnYIUPHJQrbowLouVlYeUh-OejUahZpqqPP1m__p7qCEVd4MEu07dVwOOlzQ5ijO2n8O_hooiPN0BoScIGoDc_pOFPFqvU4Y6S7RCU032pxogbIWQDNYMz08aNUf_CPL16ikLJxojmwfNqutOghla3Mi4Blku7csAM" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyPNqpLV5FY665gw4NIIV8b4OmflnYIUPHJQrbowLouVlYeUh-OejUahZpqqPP1m__p7qCEVd4MEu07dVwOOlzQ5ijO2n8O_hooiPN0BoScIGoDc_pOFPFqvU4Y6S7RCU032pxogbIWQDNYMz08aNUf_CPL16ikLJxojmwfNqutOghla3Mi4Blku7csAM" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sarah and a young lady <br />wanting to know about baptism</td></tr></tbody></table><br />All for HIS glory,</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah and my two favorite Bible students. This year we are going in depth on the Old Testament and have studied spiritual disciplines, devotionals and now are doing a hospitality class as well.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <br /></span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-81912531182462698612023-10-31T09:39:00.003-04:002023-10-31T09:39:30.020-04:00Bits October<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8LikYjgD0n7hrhh8NoEUBUuu5qI3c9Z3qyucOh4XK4G9sM0FG_JyNVvgo4Yt73wpHC6RWyjD-wy7XLSxQOfecbuOkNsHna-G0dIjlUZ1-GvY5WWWVJltb4tNI1ajJzNnKTToOMp3hSOq86_rporDzaonjRa7k9OCSH-5Loiv6LiO0c9yj3Ujvs419bI4" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8LikYjgD0n7hrhh8NoEUBUuu5qI3c9Z3qyucOh4XK4G9sM0FG_JyNVvgo4Yt73wpHC6RWyjD-wy7XLSxQOfecbuOkNsHna-G0dIjlUZ1-GvY5WWWVJltb4tNI1ajJzNnKTToOMp3hSOq86_rporDzaonjRa7k9OCSH-5Loiv6LiO0c9yj3Ujvs419bI4" width="319" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monday fun day</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"><br />Some people have asked if we will have new partners in ministry since our colleagues are not on the field anymore. We are not actively recruiting anyone, but if God sends someone, we will analyze and see if it will work. We were introduced to a Brazilian couple from South Brazil that are looking for a new ministry. They are interested in church planting and our boss told them about us. We have had a couple of conversations regarding philosophy of ministry and such and they seem to be a good match. They are attending a wedding in the Northeast this month and by a neat act of God are able to come and visit us next week. Please pray for wisdom for all of us in this decision for Stefan and Julia!</span><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>
<p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The last two weekends we had modules. We did our Gospel and Marriage module in Tupanatinga and had a good turnout and good discussion. I asked a couple of the guys this weekend how their week of marriage went and they said it had been a good week. haha. So at least there was some short-term success.</p>
<p class="gmail-p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiK3SISr4XRvf89utNZrIcpwVsZD7I_x7SgrH4GcOs4yLtPjAqiEVN1WNybDBX3CXXLcmfmcJU5wPx8hyhx67YxjW3ZVP0-b1es3XzR01_fcx4r1s5qtuyrwRXU5Uux2A1sJs3716N5YpsLp2NcozMErndnfPgNg0z2C9S7wmpFr6RdbB2ygzCvJdMmW_I" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2096" data-original-width="3724" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiK3SISr4XRvf89utNZrIcpwVsZD7I_x7SgrH4GcOs4yLtPjAqiEVN1WNybDBX3CXXLcmfmcJU5wPx8hyhx67YxjW3ZVP0-b1es3XzR01_fcx4r1s5qtuyrwRXU5Uux2A1sJs3716N5YpsLp2NcozMErndnfPgNg0z2C9S7wmpFr6RdbB2ygzCvJdMmW_I" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Module group presentation</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p>
<p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">This last weekend we did a module on conflict, in general, and then specifically in the church. You think when you sign up to Pastor that it is mainly to preach, but it is actually mainly to resolve conflict. haha. We have had a fair share of that lately and letting the church know how we deal with it was good. The gospel applies to conflict quite a bit and our immediate answer to conflict is the gospel. We were able to order more counseling books this month. There are sets of short counseling books that address many different issues using proper Biblical context. Pray for us as we counsel many different issues, whether it be through quick conversations or weekly meetings.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
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<p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg47J7IL4lU8dtITRmlb3SPZE0hJZ13BrmGCgKcRavaedhFWODNGf3E2XGzMSdtXkxBvhoRYkYBEPiLm1kHxAmPIvCPVqK68rwRL8fuWxVipx6BqLMvIJ_dYGsf5u8XJ7T98PZE3q5deptCS8fo9vTqGe_jmfMxypBteYDol_FoE9i5P4cJ_4zvLfp7O3E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg47J7IL4lU8dtITRmlb3SPZE0hJZ13BrmGCgKcRavaedhFWODNGf3E2XGzMSdtXkxBvhoRYkYBEPiLm1kHxAmPIvCPVqK68rwRL8fuWxVipx6BqLMvIJ_dYGsf5u8XJ7T98PZE3q5deptCS8fo9vTqGe_jmfMxypBteYDol_FoE9i5P4cJ_4zvLfp7O3E" width="135" /></a></div>We had a unique opportunity this month that generated interest from our members. A teacher contacted one of our members about her class visiting our church for religion class to see what an evangelical church is like. We gave them a tour of the church and then had a mini kid’s service where Evelyn and Anna Claire led the music. I talked about the priority we place on the authority of the Bible and then Evelyn came up to present the gospel with the wordless book. We also had the wordless book colored bracelets for them. The kids loved it. Evelyn did a great job with the gospel presentation.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> <br /><br /></span><p></p>
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<p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Friday nights at the house are pizza nights. We invite one family from the church over to the house to give more attention and hear how they are doing. We are almost all the way through the church after four or five months of this! We start over in January.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
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<p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Thank you so much for your prayers and support. You all are a blessing!<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
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<p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All for HIS glory,</p>
<p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah and my little teacher (and babysitter for the modules) Evelyn and our helper in everything, Anna Claire</p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvl9mfYC4U0Jms_u_cXRe3-5nDip0bMHf6egiVtIA-5siu-lxaLMfJ_wuNkBQUgiwKH3pc4Ekpc0xZaFgBgo6u6Uif6dPJk3YAzgT-KA3urEAN9JjUFIy9KE0pSedPpioY8TIQ8VEhqSmG7GEHNZvZR93vxIY2zX5G9gnavmY1yveFlaJh5Ggfs7nAqJs" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvl9mfYC4U0Jms_u_cXRe3-5nDip0bMHf6egiVtIA-5siu-lxaLMfJ_wuNkBQUgiwKH3pc4Ekpc0xZaFgBgo6u6Uif6dPJk3YAzgT-KA3urEAN9JjUFIy9KE0pSedPpioY8TIQ8VEhqSmG7GEHNZvZR93vxIY2zX5G9gnavmY1yveFlaJh5Ggfs7nAqJs" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Discipleship group baby shower</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-67436021325239533712023-09-29T12:19:00.000-04:002023-09-29T12:19:00.775-04:00Bits September<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsk1e6FezJHCKH3ngG7GZ4K41NayidfuV4iKLcm-PJ7zGZDql64yu-IMoCs2PDxhuzdpRxwV2yXrfwKgDEPaE8kiQjWE1m31eOk_qEDmBfod4breQsHKh1SAReiUqutcjRp1Xq4qHiRRnMe-D73AEo6u6a8dM6F3BLbjU62tJ1MjsbH5OUq69z6FJdTb8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsk1e6FezJHCKH3ngG7GZ4K41NayidfuV4iKLcm-PJ7zGZDql64yu-IMoCs2PDxhuzdpRxwV2yXrfwKgDEPaE8kiQjWE1m31eOk_qEDmBfod4breQsHKh1SAReiUqutcjRp1Xq4qHiRRnMe-D73AEo6u6a8dM6F3BLbjU62tJ1MjsbH5OUq69z6FJdTb8" width="319" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">This last Sunday we entered the new auditorium in Arcoverde. This project started while we were in the US. Since arriving we have been putting the finishing touches on what was mostly ready thanks to Roger and Marcy Smith. This past Sunday in the new building we talked about stewardship and using the building for God’s glory.</span><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdGx5qsqw6rzTJWR_ZqfwmXLe0_FrRxzL5fVOYkaewzB5Lv05bIPeXYWCPWP2NU4WKTTsoXB8Xs86fK_bTQ916kwNBZh6fWgYBWcjmup7eo0rA1KO9QSiFme1PP61xXdCtifMfO2BMfjqEFMoXTYjomWd1_AbbFV0fSJAilEW_erlyBIAV3iPzJUpkoNQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdGx5qsqw6rzTJWR_ZqfwmXLe0_FrRxzL5fVOYkaewzB5Lv05bIPeXYWCPWP2NU4WKTTsoXB8Xs86fK_bTQ916kwNBZh6fWgYBWcjmup7eo0rA1KO9QSiFme1PP61xXdCtifMfO2BMfjqEFMoXTYjomWd1_AbbFV0fSJAilEW_erlyBIAV3iPzJUpkoNQ" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">This was the first month in which we started doing a morning Lord’s Supper service. We wondered how it would go; would people show up? Culturally, services are at night, so it is harder to get people to come to something in the morning. But another cultural difference is the importance of the Lord’s supper here and the love for food. Since we attached a potluck to the service, this brought a good group to the service. So the first month of this format was a success! </p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Under this format, we are in one service per week in both churches. The once-a-month prayer service has also been a blessing. We have felt that this format has allowed us better contact with both churches. </p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Sarah has run into issues fitting women in small groups! They have been very popular among the women and we have seen good spiritual growth in some of their lives. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHtznRPdwFC_GNhOzIq-w45R-5_7SOzAj9uuivvmATJnUlnMM87KwdMFOjUFSudwGLhNoxf8GjK8mSc7DMHJVLNslKl7fXNVKs0RgGfSNagguptnAUCVJOaGzRPTtZH6KnkbbVDYF-tkdYFi8OpSHjmUTSoS5f9op3e13rPGa9LpA55-YqYIhmyQELenE" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHtznRPdwFC_GNhOzIq-w45R-5_7SOzAj9uuivvmATJnUlnMM87KwdMFOjUFSudwGLhNoxf8GjK8mSc7DMHJVLNslKl7fXNVKs0RgGfSNagguptnAUCVJOaGzRPTtZH6KnkbbVDYF-tkdYFi8OpSHjmUTSoS5f9op3e13rPGa9LpA55-YqYIhmyQELenE" width="180" /></a></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">In family life, I struggled with shingles the first couple weeks of the month but the effects are almost gone now. Anna Claire picked up chickenpox from me and had a rough go of it for a couple of weeks. She is better now but still waiting for all the spots to disappear. We celebrated getting over our sickness along with Evelyn’s 14th birthday at the beach. It was nice to rest for a few days and play in the waves and sand. Shingles taught me that I need to play sports again (for destressing) and not work as much. Maybe I will listen better this time. We tend to think that a lot depends on us and our efforts and that if we are not working overtime God won’t be able to accomplish as much, but the reality is that God never needed us in the first place. He can do what He wants when He wants. Jesus promised to build His church; we are fortunate enough to be along for the ride. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzMWRpM1ux7hlH_uy5OArObGuLa_8-rGodyEthYy4D1rLkKS6RR7GAfXT7E9nvbk_qM95q6KF-XFS6PYE3pwYVx5BeHwqHvwWPxmQQQ-tfj95wAsR3Qoyz0EL-hoD3SQH0DbGngnnzC3oF8VCAPuwaeNzlg0ab19dbFrDzkxtZsY-EHmuNygapuvGFaYs" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzMWRpM1ux7hlH_uy5OArObGuLa_8-rGodyEthYy4D1rLkKS6RR7GAfXT7E9nvbk_qM95q6KF-XFS6PYE3pwYVx5BeHwqHvwWPxmQQQ-tfj95wAsR3Qoyz0EL-hoD3SQH0DbGngnnzC3oF8VCAPuwaeNzlg0ab19dbFrDzkxtZsY-EHmuNygapuvGFaYs" width="180" /></a></div><p></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Thank you so much for your prayers and support. We are very blessed to be doing what we are doing.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjV5_E5s-ec9a1V97zxu196i4WRomb6Sh7t5fx1WhE0JvKafJUhlQ-5mHDexxAdObQqmig83uG_5j81ITzWlMBupp8UxAISS-PNMobc2mBkEJkw1_4GFUCGiV0qka_6ba577-nZ9kFWhqA27Ik0OkJ_GK0oMO3bKeAiRBvDA1E4dfxX5zEHNUTg-vepkY0" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjV5_E5s-ec9a1V97zxu196i4WRomb6Sh7t5fx1WhE0JvKafJUhlQ-5mHDexxAdObQqmig83uG_5j81ITzWlMBupp8UxAISS-PNMobc2mBkEJkw1_4GFUCGiV0qka_6ba577-nZ9kFWhqA27Ik0OkJ_GK0oMO3bKeAiRBvDA1E4dfxX5zEHNUTg-vepkY0" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All for HIS glory,</p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah, Evelyn and Anna Claire</p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-51538747951187296712023-08-31T09:25:00.004-04:002023-08-31T09:25:29.613-04:00Bits August<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4k0Cs4jwdt3Fmrl5z1PFZr1OnYC24X6vG8ODfBOdWz0P0I1HcjbHocXaas2cLYm80-2f5dEvkKyq6jF6vAN8UZb2fjNVveA2g3LOwtbycg6IMRjzzdOgYBdXDioTMiZ-LRX1GdW-X6Zfbgis4fCsaVrejoXtwK1XrVydaxJDB97LITp22QU7pilVQNpU=w167-h251" width="167" /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Would you care for a cup of tea? Sarah and Cindy Cook put on a couple of teas for the churches this month. Jeremiah and Cindy Cook visit us pretty much once a year and this last month they came for three weeks. Silverdale Baptist in Chattanooga, TN (where Cindy is on staff) holds an annual tea that reaches many in the community. She spoke on hospitality and used Ephesians, which we are preaching through in the churches. </span></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOfUQQVqcHtibTdsbr-7tziczxwAagcDCiT4fHpx2lPPpB48qb-bZFdrjQRRLRDHgq6CzMh6LNhnTqfHVDvqwdzZWg_vmEblZS6eoGGEtZFWgo-ZPq614PqgQu-CrxTmGHZRa5hsQG7i4wBAJ5B0RZc_BI8h-9hi70vhdUtYINyLzk6bFSSYO5tnkTci4" width="320" /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">Jeremiah was able to speak four times at local police stations. He always prays for their protection and wisdom as they make decisions. It is neat to serve local law enforcement in some way. </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjzNlyB5HPoapQDzEUectYBVOCtjJIvg18IzOLQTp-V_xXf09atauvMF4LGE1QNTH4bDhijSJvOo-eQxLzMaI2IAcSqYIjng5CDAlVnAdpN-41bFR5VoL-rBU0SZ4Kf8Yy9sNBedQy3G4JxoFCWNayLevJiKv-bl6fmZBtNc2Rtpb6TN-R3d2G49T3-w4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjzNlyB5HPoapQDzEUectYBVOCtjJIvg18IzOLQTp-V_xXf09atauvMF4LGE1QNTH4bDhijSJvOo-eQxLzMaI2IAcSqYIjng5CDAlVnAdpN-41bFR5VoL-rBU0SZ4Kf8Yy9sNBedQy3G4JxoFCWNayLevJiKv-bl6fmZBtNc2Rtpb6TN-R3d2G49T3-w4" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We also had another family, the Derksons, visit for a week at the beginning of the month. They take their kids on international trips once in their teens so that they get a different perspective on the world. It was fun showing them around and they were an encouragement to us. They participated in our first gospel prayer meeting. We had a good group in Tupanatinga, who seemed to enjoy the different format. Later in the month, we had one in Arcoverde as well. We plan on having them monthly.</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhy4D_6D4IuzjfR0X2BQ-7yhPBm4VJhtS5_UH25fo_YszTeE41-8zir6l3e9EPjzaQLYxlVqvEHwl49FYtCNB2uEz8RkdfIISlo-KBcC2HgyKEaWl-Z3alCsDhlZxezDWWlBmh79nBeWVyTOgK0bZvT7w0dghuP2cHIVdznz2UmLkxXI0l606Le4XFtZtc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhy4D_6D4IuzjfR0X2BQ-7yhPBm4VJhtS5_UH25fo_YszTeE41-8zir6l3e9EPjzaQLYxlVqvEHwl49FYtCNB2uEz8RkdfIISlo-KBcC2HgyKEaWl-Z3alCsDhlZxezDWWlBmh79nBeWVyTOgK0bZvT7w0dghuP2cHIVdznz2UmLkxXI0l606Le4XFtZtc" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Since returning we have worked on leadership development. Part of that is holding modules. This month we did the module “Processing Life Biblically.” We had a good group for that and significant interaction. We have also started book clubs this month. In a couple of days, we will have a meeting with most of our leaders in Arcoverde to do some vision casting for the future. Please pray as we shoot towards strengthening a team leadership culture. The Bible shows the need for a plurality of leadership and we want that to practically play out well. </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1B--MbwlLQPcUPiyvbXg7J4Mz-TlQ0Q6AcudqLKJWzbzzG9K8mLIUPymQlwZjea-KuN-zS6H5ti9PICTkui8UaE-G-WDPzTyIPpgfNp5PbrZ2NBKcstMubzzNuTTFr3ucx7tb0wCnvP_icz07Qfi1u9mwgoNKXyTxeW7fzYts9AmQnpWr9tedMcK2cTg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1B--MbwlLQPcUPiyvbXg7J4Mz-TlQ0Q6AcudqLKJWzbzzG9K8mLIUPymQlwZjea-KuN-zS6H5ti9PICTkui8UaE-G-WDPzTyIPpgfNp5PbrZ2NBKcstMubzzNuTTFr3ucx7tb0wCnvP_icz07Qfi1u9mwgoNKXyTxeW7fzYts9AmQnpWr9tedMcK2cTg" width="319" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A couple of weeks ago I started experiencing some weird symptoms. Last week my face broke out and we discovered I have shingles. It has been painful and unfortunately, it is a virus that takes some time to get over. Please pray that they will go away soon! According to a lot of sources, they are a result of stress. That is disappointing for me as I don’t want to admit stress levels. Pray that I can find a good healthy balance here that doesn’t result in any more shingles!</span></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiVLngT1EI605mIydYMBVXvsBLxoYeuSPZJL7WGb6Oy5YPAMehI7u1RFMoDJD3Plf_cd6lsXYHmv1w2TcSqwXQ4oywqQ7RpEClPqguXsBWRgrVEIFZ_XR0xzKtbJ7eiIblrxmZx4IdyWeSbHWIbfDn-gp1RXSu0Ny9cObarDlJoAU9z3DLSjLyjXgmAOk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiVLngT1EI605mIydYMBVXvsBLxoYeuSPZJL7WGb6Oy5YPAMehI7u1RFMoDJD3Plf_cd6lsXYHmv1w2TcSqwXQ4oywqQ7RpEClPqguXsBWRgrVEIFZ_XR0xzKtbJ7eiIblrxmZx4IdyWeSbHWIbfDn-gp1RXSu0Ny9cObarDlJoAU9z3DLSjLyjXgmAOk" width="180" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />The girls are doing well in school and church. Evie starts teaching another Bible study for Anna Claire and her friends next week. Thank you for your prayers and support! We feel very blessed!</span><p></p><p class="p2" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">All for HIS glory,</span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">David, Sarah and our tea photographer, and our kitty cat lover</span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-58191165852598236372023-07-30T12:42:00.001-04:002023-07-30T12:42:11.222-04:00Bits July <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPSMraTWmulkQgNMdD63rACk4Dr0Nrr4Gxu0ma32DCuonE7bgQ9CANZ22Zaioo-aJ-9ILncIHnQd3GUgy539lmC-lvxLn3Om8TgAvzp0sbYPUmLZfD538-t5UgJO04_nIQE6wH4mbvBqa4KqkW5cYvVRIGK6fT2t1mAHeyfKRwPDElGp_FOxMr0A5zWwc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPSMraTWmulkQgNMdD63rACk4Dr0Nrr4Gxu0ma32DCuonE7bgQ9CANZ22Zaioo-aJ-9ILncIHnQd3GUgy539lmC-lvxLn3Om8TgAvzp0sbYPUmLZfD538-t5UgJO04_nIQE6wH4mbvBqa4KqkW5cYvVRIGK6fT2t1mAHeyfKRwPDElGp_FOxMr0A5zWwc" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">11 days, 15 people, 10 events, and lots of fun. Bethany Baptist from Salem, Oregon paid us a visit this month. The focus events were Upward football, English conversation, and youth events. We hoped the football and English would pull more students into our teen group. The group was servant-hearted and our church was excited throughout the week. For church on their final Sunday night, we had more people present than we have had in a long time. Several visitors said they would be returning and have returned.</span><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"> </span><p></p>
<p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6CTQgHOg1xzBcahrWhc6eEFn69YKogWekV7Zh7ZJcUXKE94a1stgRIBLRzHrvonn18xUoEM1NIgW7BYIz6Nt_vpp16V-1k5aLdyglM-KFyGFeKCITj18HXBCDj3NQFPHLY5VXLd9CFhzkmMJoBEMVsJ_JpysnMUhdufkPrz8-eI2XTHgpMpyrSSopZkA" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6CTQgHOg1xzBcahrWhc6eEFn69YKogWekV7Zh7ZJcUXKE94a1stgRIBLRzHrvonn18xUoEM1NIgW7BYIz6Nt_vpp16V-1k5aLdyglM-KFyGFeKCITj18HXBCDj3NQFPHLY5VXLd9CFhzkmMJoBEMVsJ_JpysnMUhdufkPrz8-eI2XTHgpMpyrSSopZkA" width="320" /></a></div>Diego showed up to the first English night and kept coming back. He had a good spiritual conversation one night with Jason and Nelson. Nelson was able to get a Bible to him and he was excited because he had never had a Bible before. Diego went to church that Sunday night and the next.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p>
<p class="gmail-p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></p>
<p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Last Sunday we were in Tupanatinga all day to celebrate Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We had five people who were baptized. That night I counted five more who could be baptized soon. One who has been faithful to church but hesitant to say he wants to be saved, told me he wanted to get baptized in the next baptism. I gave him a big hug.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space">
</span></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">The girls went to camp this month. They attended different weeks and so they were separate. Both did well and were campers of the week. Evie is enjoying being in the youth group. She is also now assisting in organization for the nursery ministry. The girls started school last month and are getting used to a new full-year schedule, with four days a week of school. We take Monday off as a family and have enjoyed that so far.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space">
</span></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOMr7NA7LAF5bUAWkAbYeRkCAiyl5_ED1vdSYDRxK3UvHIpq8WRqG1CkLxUTvfT8ruYEwn0aV_-c1Ahe_E_G07id841rW4HmuaXTXjzwTjJETO_ARXIhvqaHBAnd5GK5jmFADKsNcWZD8V3UZZhcQQbQbOWdN4QrhuhCoWaVvBYW-A_Sm8T3c5SljJ_JU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOMr7NA7LAF5bUAWkAbYeRkCAiyl5_ED1vdSYDRxK3UvHIpq8WRqG1CkLxUTvfT8ruYEwn0aV_-c1Ahe_E_G07id841rW4HmuaXTXjzwTjJETO_ARXIhvqaHBAnd5GK5jmFADKsNcWZD8V3UZZhcQQbQbOWdN4QrhuhCoWaVvBYW-A_Sm8T3c5SljJ_JU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTiV9kuwaFR2gJ9ItshCMI9B0nivqHmPs57oBMM2l3k711_3PQOna9gBtFHEIWrcft2ZOxCu8THyYlAO3REHwcaHB4-4v7rWdJfBUHv2sDHTmrP7_B6NUQiJl1dLuK5nCoi0NFoVO-cEOAbolwBQg8h1Xz4Lo-HVHAB77aB8RUZgl0rhV5Jjf0yE5eguI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="828" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTiV9kuwaFR2gJ9ItshCMI9B0nivqHmPs57oBMM2l3k711_3PQOna9gBtFHEIWrcft2ZOxCu8THyYlAO3REHwcaHB4-4v7rWdJfBUHv2sDHTmrP7_B6NUQiJl1dLuK5nCoi0NFoVO-cEOAbolwBQg8h1Xz4Lo-HVHAB77aB8RUZgl0rhV5Jjf0yE5eguI" width="251" /></a></div><br /></div><br />Friday nights are pizza nights here at the house. We have a signup sheet at the church for families to join us so that we can check up on their lives and have a good informal time of fellowship. This last week we successfully used our brick oven to cook the pizzas!<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">We are back into a bit of a rhythm here. Our calendar is set for the rest of the year in regards to services and us being where we need to be. We are going to start a new schedule of celebrating the Lord’s Supper on Sunday mornings. This way we can be in both churches on Sundays three weeks a month. So far both churches have been flexible with us. Thank you so much for your prayers.</p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">All for HIS glory,</p><p class="gmail-p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space">
</span></p><p class="gmail-p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">David, Sarah, and our glad-to-be-home family<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjU6jpFAcg36LzxDNg5xB2Yjw3JAGt-hwL8SB9MG_hCYyigEZhO-FVfof4G_xmaoeNwjYeOPwLhirUcmvdG2_wmJ4z6-NJi2RpYETjww8RMUndDgMgkT61tyBp1Q-NAQQaCgkZZvZ-5KE2CBaCcfAcNC7Yk3cRw59J4IxafnRPzXe8vo5vLtV0XHW1MbS8" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjU6jpFAcg36LzxDNg5xB2Yjw3JAGt-hwL8SB9MG_hCYyigEZhO-FVfof4G_xmaoeNwjYeOPwLhirUcmvdG2_wmJ4z6-NJi2RpYETjww8RMUndDgMgkT61tyBp1Q-NAQQaCgkZZvZ-5KE2CBaCcfAcNC7Yk3cRw59J4IxafnRPzXe8vo5vLtV0XHW1MbS8" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AC and Kiwi</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><div><br /></div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="ltr"></div>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-78263395283978283652023-06-30T11:29:00.004-04:002023-06-30T11:29:19.518-04:00Bits June<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH3sjfNZMvJF9ZvVGs4AKHmkgK-m5ifZyVKdF8ZVOGG33cDWON-jQZgvMSqmPntX-KyqY3ufsX0OU8nOV1mrRyxapjLKCrADKmmQXpTher54cprbZt2WofSxs7RfYFxyNAv6PTG6LE7SsjLfveOJKKxtwvRFABj5Vc9j15DWY7dpDlwUVFI1p8ucoPkRE" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH3sjfNZMvJF9ZvVGs4AKHmkgK-m5ifZyVKdF8ZVOGG33cDWON-jQZgvMSqmPntX-KyqY3ufsX0OU8nOV1mrRyxapjLKCrADKmmQXpTher54cprbZt2WofSxs7RfYFxyNAv6PTG6LE7SsjLfveOJKKxtwvRFABj5Vc9j15DWY7dpDlwUVFI1p8ucoPkRE" width="180" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">One month down, a lot more to go. On the 18th the church in Arcoverde held the going away service for Roger and Marcy Smith. A beautiful poem was written about their story by a nearby Pastor friend of the church. Two days ago the Smiths landed in Florida after another going away service was held in their previous church plant. We are so grateful for their legacy here in Brasil and are now feeling the weight of their absence!</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">In our first month here we have focused on conversations with people about their lives and the life of the church. There has been a lot to discuss and figure out! We have had difficulties in some areas, while other areas have shown great growth! We do have a good group of leaders and workers in the church in Arcoverde and we are grateful for that. We are forming a good leadership team and pray that God will use it to strengthen the church.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC0UXozFKRT4Ae63uojObU9KKhpmaacb5PHQmYNK7fkYPkBTYDR9wHv_MfAkZsaJ8ti6l18hJtiJT6L3TqIOG_cdlsYc9eDzXwhM3wOTHK2qWqt9H3K2ej_zxthk3oqUcDVQJieE42Gy6d3Y1xzyYl24oI9vKw88yclU2i4JfhKCioL6vwhcSktzkPrqI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC0UXozFKRT4Ae63uojObU9KKhpmaacb5PHQmYNK7fkYPkBTYDR9wHv_MfAkZsaJ8ti6l18hJtiJT6L3TqIOG_cdlsYc9eDzXwhM3wOTHK2qWqt9H3K2ej_zxthk3oqUcDVQJieE42Gy6d3Y1xzyYl24oI9vKw88yclU2i4JfhKCioL6vwhcSktzkPrqI" width="320" /></a></div><br />Tupanatinga does not have as many mature leaders, but we have a very faithful group attending the church. We have been excited about that. We are hoping to have a baptism later this month. On Saturday the first we are celebrating a wedding for Lucas and Cassia. While we were in the States they were faithful in reading <i>When Sinners Say I Do </i>and talking with us on a video call. It was really neat to see their spiritual growth throughout the year. They are two that will be baptized in our next baptism.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQoN99yd84meuyAjFsLLCeEu9QkMFuaZcNUvFcyp5sx3T4Yx7HwI9mj2z_I1Rufoxjb_NDtG-zj5AUNR1oydgKvMfwyge2m7LlQfFDLjYMfw1F2iblGtztqJirrIvdDtfDB9GXD3UZjTzNEzGOEhWWQW_ayVfEOB3jc5wyqDMkge4sig3BpBnEKFJ_cPs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQoN99yd84meuyAjFsLLCeEu9QkMFuaZcNUvFcyp5sx3T4Yx7HwI9mj2z_I1Rufoxjb_NDtG-zj5AUNR1oydgKvMfwyge2m7LlQfFDLjYMfw1F2iblGtztqJirrIvdDtfDB9GXD3UZjTzNEzGOEhWWQW_ayVfEOB3jc5wyqDMkge4sig3BpBnEKFJ_cPs" width="319" /></a></div>James 4 tells us that conflict shows us what our desires are. Our goal with conflict in the church is to target the heart issues and show how the gospel can transform us. This isn’t an easy process. Besides checking our own hearts, we are shepherding people through this heart transformation as well. Pray for open hearts to the gospel, not just in the lives of unbelievers, but believers as well.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <br /></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">On Friday the 7th, a group from Oregon of 15 people will arrive to do flag football, English conversation, and youth events (and a few other activities). Please pray that the 11 days they will be here will be profitable for the gospel!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjz6fHSUB8QC4-33XoyuoiWcslgQNTRH30vdActgEWVrMd_1rXS5zPV9CQICvBSqK5gie0Nb-ug7srXZY7FHci3uCu4julTlUwbpnMZPSBWmExyuIYzN3yPVcY4i5PBe7DyMpMokrOsLw6zGcAdt6yvdPSbfHbcSqrEJUf9YAWHAPf95l-UfKn-vGD8sQ4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjz6fHSUB8QC4-33XoyuoiWcslgQNTRH30vdActgEWVrMd_1rXS5zPV9CQICvBSqK5gie0Nb-ug7srXZY7FHci3uCu4julTlUwbpnMZPSBWmExyuIYzN3yPVcY4i5PBe7DyMpMokrOsLw6zGcAdt6yvdPSbfHbcSqrEJUf9YAWHAPf95l-UfKn-vGD8sQ4" width="319" /></a></div><br />All for HIS glory,<p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah, and our two students. We are trying a different homeschool curriculum and school schedule this year and they have already started this month. I get to teach Bible and Sarah is teaching everything else, mainly using books and some videos.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-36086422239888147372023-05-31T09:28:00.000-04:002023-05-31T09:28:12.555-04:00Bits May 2023<p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqM2Btks-tOacOpEjXDd7wup91-Q7fmb877YgbQ0Q_v7REHi_dV3Qy5JyhI329vwTpDWULB4kYU_jtxRVngaUKpsyFLKtrCxpHtEDtg8YJq6cEGg5E_Sdc1F1zW-UeIe3KR7Pttc-LWNiG5efgODk1kQ_UxYT-3qoIJOmTBgprQijejacdrkP6brXD" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqM2Btks-tOacOpEjXDd7wup91-Q7fmb877YgbQ0Q_v7REHi_dV3Qy5JyhI329vwTpDWULB4kYU_jtxRVngaUKpsyFLKtrCxpHtEDtg8YJq6cEGg5E_Sdc1F1zW-UeIe3KR7Pttc-LWNiG5efgODk1kQ_UxYT-3qoIJOmTBgprQijejacdrkP6brXD" width="320" /></a></div>We made it home! Thanks so much for your prayers for the passport situation and our travels. On Friday the 19th, I (David) left for Oregon right after picking up the girls from their last day of school. I was able to meet with a missions team coming down in July to do youth group meetings, English conversation, Upward football, and a couple of other things. Then I spoke at the church (Bethany Baptist) on Sunday. <p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3KUT2zFlvUWZ8M1hUccTWauatmhuZyUpU7mQgzpkw5jWWGjcbr0MQahf3VCFv7TzX57CMxTrxGCOA_Oz1h8tJ2dwPVmJeYzg1Su3P97xN63YoIValCHXHZgLj3dKQN_nq4NbBwY6G_bO3orlYreHPszAADRoRXIgeiefSN14safCnqwuOy9KnzUrY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3KUT2zFlvUWZ8M1hUccTWauatmhuZyUpU7mQgzpkw5jWWGjcbr0MQahf3VCFv7TzX57CMxTrxGCOA_Oz1h8tJ2dwPVmJeYzg1Su3P97xN63YoIValCHXHZgLj3dKQN_nq4NbBwY6G_bO3orlYreHPszAADRoRXIgeiefSN14safCnqwuOy9KnzUrY" width="319" /></a></div><br />On Monday I flew back to Nashville and met Sarah and Anna Claire and we flew to El Paso, Texas, the one passport agency in the entire country that had openings for a rush passport. It took a little longer than expected, but our flight was delayed and so we still made our flight to Tampa easily after receiving Anna Claire’s new passport (and actually she saw mine would expire in December and was gracious to recommend I just do it then and there). Meanwhile, Sarah’s dad Bob and Evelyn drove the car down to Tampa from Chattanooga with all of our luggage. Many thanks to Bob for being super flexible and helpful! He even had his flight delayed by weather, missed the connection, and had to sleep in the Charlotte airport. He is very selfless and we appreciated that so much!<p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoFJUzC1ljjQR6J2vxK72Mlv4zh4M19miA-h4bvXDFaPBdV7aVsjBao-0JR6UbqU22q13KpPdSsi0eyjNdh5VTXl-z4B8fs44UddasKneRmMT4gxE-Pigf2dtaWfSGT_Hx0g2shK48DbRGe627udUO-1AkCO-mSkaZkUxilOJH-8OOD9T3QODe5yWU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoFJUzC1ljjQR6J2vxK72Mlv4zh4M19miA-h4bvXDFaPBdV7aVsjBao-0JR6UbqU22q13KpPdSsi0eyjNdh5VTXl-z4B8fs44UddasKneRmMT4gxE-Pigf2dtaWfSGT_Hx0g2shK48DbRGe627udUO-1AkCO-mSkaZkUxilOJH-8OOD9T3QODe5yWU" width="320" /></a></div>As he was delayed by a Tampa thunderstorm, our plane was behind him. That delay also made us miss our flight to Brazil; so we rebooked for the next day and our arrival in Brazil was delayed about 27 hours. But we had a huge blessing by being picked up at the airport with our new car that was able to be purchased even though we were not present. A generous friend in Brazil as well as our colleagues Dan and Carol Cook met us at the airport so we could drive straight to Arcoverde. <br /><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS4xJDw7f40QLjEOb06aUbF2aYJFDz-lfaK_-clnh_dNcfLzbJGespCa_rPpxjPMxPFDKTfhVk-OEzhqWy_n6BHGMnrxLY7OhwK0KtjQTwFPz9rGrwVNmkOiu1RBRp2pqYo7lIAD8InWYaYYgO4FBe39aDW6uZnFR3zjjh1JGb5zg0iAT9sVzqEtl9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS4xJDw7f40QLjEOb06aUbF2aYJFDz-lfaK_-clnh_dNcfLzbJGespCa_rPpxjPMxPFDKTfhVk-OEzhqWy_n6BHGMnrxLY7OhwK0KtjQTwFPz9rGrwVNmkOiu1RBRp2pqYo7lIAD8InWYaYYgO4FBe39aDW6uZnFR3zjjh1JGb5zg0iAT9sVzqEtl9" width="320" /></a></div><br />In the last couple of weeks, many details had to go right. Even if they didn’t, we know God is in control. Why in the world was it God’s purpose for us to go to El Paso (besides my own irresponsibility)? Yet God provided and blessed. We didn’t know how it would all turn out, but we had to give it over to God and He gave us His peace (yes, our stomachs were turning knots for 10 days), but we still knew that no matter the outcome, God’s will was in it. On the flight to El Paso, I sat next to a Lebanese soldier. I was able to talk to him about war and the peace of God based on what I know Jeremiah Cook has been telling Ukrainian soldiers on the front line. I am grateful for my friendship with Jeremiah and how it prepared me for a good conversation with this soldier. I shared the story about King David from the Bible (we were talking about names) and read Psalm 23 to him. I received his contact information and we have interacted since then. <p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSMJ63kIZfXEhB2Szt_f_htb9p7VogxKi2KqdCQzF-3aecS4UlgrQvV0Sqvv9WxwHNDDPwpxj-KQv7ULDg0QWGiMYeipcv6Q55ySnV4DCUiLhIx_5hUeDAj6oJK6e13-ngG0vw12ihYUeTVNgy1FT_XYUnuZJFWhP0hcz7xX3gIgyUkckSDEmdFqwX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSMJ63kIZfXEhB2Szt_f_htb9p7VogxKi2KqdCQzF-3aecS4UlgrQvV0Sqvv9WxwHNDDPwpxj-KQv7ULDg0QWGiMYeipcv6Q55ySnV4DCUiLhIx_5hUeDAj6oJK6e13-ngG0vw12ihYUeTVNgy1FT_XYUnuZJFWhP0hcz7xX3gIgyUkckSDEmdFqwX" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We had a reception pizza party in the Arcoverde church on Saturday night where we gave big hugs to lots of friends. Evelyn and Anna Claire felt very much at home as their friends received them so well. On Sunday we went to Tupanatinga for the day. At night we counted only four empty chairs (we have fifty chairs there) and felt so welcomed… and had another pizza party after the service. It felt good to be preaching again. I am grateful for how the church did during our absence. It was not easy for them but they persevered. </p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMJF4tdYrE1GAK4RjsoQn1LsmljDMOKIxADbPjvml6vVFoA8ydtsIXfZ8d8NxlkU_M_IxFd3dmfGNpTHoISLejAKtWPAUt9NMCg-piXkZ2dyKir4ZTKkb_ss5UK4r427kWJuK5w_YXJ_14LdebZgt-Rx0KUoabIhOAlKdZdZAv8DnZclbygwIGmkgh" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMJF4tdYrE1GAK4RjsoQn1LsmljDMOKIxADbPjvml6vVFoA8ydtsIXfZ8d8NxlkU_M_IxFd3dmfGNpTHoISLejAKtWPAUt9NMCg-piXkZ2dyKir4ZTKkb_ss5UK4r427kWJuK5w_YXJ_14LdebZgt-Rx0KUoabIhOAlKdZdZAv8DnZclbygwIGmkgh" width="320" /></a></div><br />As of now, we are adjusting to living here, painting and organizing our house, and evaluating our plans in light of reality. Pray for us this month as we transition the Arcoverde church from the Smiths to us. <p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Thank you for your prayers. I know many increased their prayer life on our behalf this month and we appreciate it so much.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All for HIS glory,</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah, and our glad-to-be-home family</p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-66430847474134808382023-04-29T18:20:00.007-04:002023-04-29T18:20:49.813-04:00Bits April<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6UGmS2bMKhjZF5ZH-MuaWXKPMsScKlEVw8REQb0tpkA_LTWnvwcF7pNiadq-ne06OXzFVNnxdFI5Z45wgqQzSwuAZA3nvxG4jEPIZ0W9fUEPGhZSJmODEYL9orSza-qPnezSloeUsFTL_EllDbBr8PXAJWtdRsE5DBcQu-DSkWyhVGkvWoeilBQDG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6UGmS2bMKhjZF5ZH-MuaWXKPMsScKlEVw8REQb0tpkA_LTWnvwcF7pNiadq-ne06OXzFVNnxdFI5Z45wgqQzSwuAZA3nvxG4jEPIZ0W9fUEPGhZSJmODEYL9orSza-qPnezSloeUsFTL_EllDbBr8PXAJWtdRsE5DBcQu-DSkWyhVGkvWoeilBQDG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cutting the cake</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"><br />We are excited to say that this month we will return to Brazil. We have our tickets for May 24 to leave out of Tampa where we will return the car we had during furlough. We were so blessed by a friend who has a car dealership and gave us a great price on a nice car, even promising to buy it back for the same price. So essentially we used a car for free for the year and can put that money back into a car for Brazil. Then another friend in Brazil has already researched a car for us to buy in Brazil. Due to online capabilities, we are able to have it ready for us at the airport upon arrival. God has blessed us with wonderful friends.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">God has also blessed us through generous donors. Last month we talked about a $600 dollar deficit in monthly contributions, but that was pretty much covered by an anonymous donor. So whoever you are, thank you very much! We have now received financial clearance through ABWE.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The marriage workshop ended up being a success. We had a good group out and no one looked bored at least. Actually, we had some great feedback. As we take furloughs in the future, we would love to offer the workshop to our supporting churches while we are visiting. If you are interested in the material, we did record it and it is available on our youtube channel under the Gospel and Marriage.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjum5n8GS3sAECP9aJbV-wWCTCkewBkxNb-8RwhHJFHqwSQ2tUu7lDTGME_kSI1-P8Doe1rjoev7-WDWFb7PRbyHYIus-iEjPR2kueiI0IiCU8YdjH_WLOmFBQ5Aqwak-mKXxgHXqDGTiaH1FFl14ah7YJPLBSfmGTO3qPacBa9JxTeZoeosIZEtrPh" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjum5n8GS3sAECP9aJbV-wWCTCkewBkxNb-8RwhHJFHqwSQ2tUu7lDTGME_kSI1-P8Doe1rjoev7-WDWFb7PRbyHYIus-iEjPR2kueiI0IiCU8YdjH_WLOmFBQ5Aqwak-mKXxgHXqDGTiaH1FFl14ah7YJPLBSfmGTO3qPacBa9JxTeZoeosIZEtrPh" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easter </td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The book rollout has been interesting. I just released the audio version of it for free on Spotify as a podcast. This is the first place to announce it, so feel free to listen and share. Sometimes people ask about missionary stories; the best chapter for that is Chapter 11 on patience. I hope you enjoy and also see how the gospel can transform our daily lives and our struggles with sin.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Anna Claire had her first double-digit birthday and we had a Brazilian-style party for her American friends. They enjoyed the beans and rice and brigadeiros, a little chocolate ball, amongst other Brazilian specialties.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF0LRKJWG4mhDXXW_0wjmyhJKqs82M1HSnN8kMVRD7IgATIF0dEdc_Z0eGNsG-8VXoDHMSd5uvK-kSoePkogKJs0W2dgV79XnQJtY6qQInW3vFpVFUT76QNq6Tlrr4P2odEcNK5VQG4TelYYzyVBU4bNJkuK2Pccm_-ccHZJNKg5d-NMT8I_l5opjj" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF0LRKJWG4mhDXXW_0wjmyhJKqs82M1HSnN8kMVRD7IgATIF0dEdc_Z0eGNsG-8VXoDHMSd5uvK-kSoePkogKJs0W2dgV79XnQJtY6qQInW3vFpVFUT76QNq6Tlrr4P2odEcNK5VQG4TelYYzyVBU4bNJkuK2Pccm_-ccHZJNKg5d-NMT8I_l5opjj=w320-h234" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brazilian meal<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>At the end of the month, we were able to enjoy a vacation with some family in Destin. Sarah grew up going to Destin, but hasn’t been since 2013; so we were excited for the opportunity to return. The day we traveled down we spoke in chapel at Oakwood and then stopped at a supporting church in Prattville, Alabama. This month we also spoke at a church in Chattanooga pastored by our former Bible professor from college. Next Sunday the 7th David will be preaching at Cloud Springs Baptist and then on the third Sunday of the month will be at a church in Oregon speaking. They have gone down on a couple of mission trips and are going in July of this year as well; so it will be good to be able to meet the team before they travel.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Thank you all for your love, prayers, and support through ABWE!</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7XzHntjjfhZzOJKpeY0Iw4lBHtJar7N0k5HJG0KCuYDzcEaxQm-x_e2n0im6MP-WQog8qMg9lzs4407SW0taihbHA-HSEXj__Gj_ecSu6yLPWZDQ8ULdWUZjg4xRP9yC7B8rZ2xFp6tyceXnvYwGvPo2gcDnk-D2mPW3JZBsv3TIuqrL1qY9MswN9" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7XzHntjjfhZzOJKpeY0Iw4lBHtJar7N0k5HJG0KCuYDzcEaxQm-x_e2n0im6MP-WQog8qMg9lzs4407SW0taihbHA-HSEXj__Gj_ecSu6yLPWZDQ8ULdWUZjg4xRP9yC7B8rZ2xFp6tyceXnvYwGvPo2gcDnk-D2mPW3JZBsv3TIuqrL1qY9MswN9" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boardwalk with family</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All for HIS glory,</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah and our first-year volleyball player whose team went 11-1, and our new ten-year-old<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-65665892658638657262023-03-31T10:29:00.004-04:002023-04-17T12:04:05.406-04:00Bits March<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; text-align: justify;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCHDcf-37k5yyKpVfSrCQGCpCas5a0d6I5NqZ3eERxbevor64MpC5Zy1nQyrzwWXOQTKICoDYcP5QuYACXhWT6azs_CswQovOglLrsbfzb9UWBOE4b-qs12B9RKtiFxeNKUutqQKqiu0oj9_S9hrYy9t8FxwdIEXtiUDu_YtLZCJynZvmF1hhLMJnE" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCHDcf-37k5yyKpVfSrCQGCpCas5a0d6I5NqZ3eERxbevor64MpC5Zy1nQyrzwWXOQTKICoDYcP5QuYACXhWT6azs_CswQovOglLrsbfzb9UWBOE4b-qs12B9RKtiFxeNKUutqQKqiu0oj9_S9hrYy9t8FxwdIEXtiUDu_YtLZCJynZvmF1hhLMJnE=w250-h400" width="250" /></a></div><br />The book is live. I am super excited to start the distribution of <i style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; text-align: justify;">The Gospel Transformed Life</i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; text-align: justify;">. Here is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Transformed-Life-dwelling-gospel-ebook/dp/B0BZTCSVRK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Y02U6TYOQNFC&keywords=the+gospel+transformed+life+by+david+carrel&qid=1680272925&sprefix=%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1" target="_blank">link</a> if you would like to order it. </span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">If you are not sure about getting a copy and want a free digital copy. Let me know! I am more than happy to email the PDF to you. There are lots of book marketing strategies out there. My strategy at this point is to get it into the hands of the people around me and if the book helps, it will spread. If not, that is ok too. It has already been helpful to me and encouraged the few people around me who have already read it. Actually, it would be helpful if you read the book to leave a review on Amazon.</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Sarah continues to counsel. Pray that she can graduate some of her counselees before we leave for Brazil as that will be a busier transition time. Some have already learned the biblical principles they need to navigate how God is molding their lives to be more like Jesus.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1ygg_QvOND-3ie-h9pM2oZY9m2_gSPqFmHtbLBqYOBajz3pzJbJ4RjnkadlhHqku7-sHlkzaWpg19csm1zkSIzhSeupwtb-IhF64JFGQ08o3QY7-6yitfb4uhV_qWu2V4A7jyV1z3vzXvoPVkp4fyOz4fJ7rrW1QRSWgQg3BaVnQYswOtWph05USS" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1ygg_QvOND-3ie-h9pM2oZY9m2_gSPqFmHtbLBqYOBajz3pzJbJ4RjnkadlhHqku7-sHlkzaWpg19csm1zkSIzhSeupwtb-IhF64JFGQ08o3QY7-6yitfb4uhV_qWu2V4A7jyV1z3vzXvoPVkp4fyOz4fJ7rrW1QRSWgQg3BaVnQYswOtWph05USS=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kids jump park night</td></tr></tbody></table>The girls have done well in school. They have made friends and good grades. Evelyn is playing a team sport for the first time in her life, middle school volleyball. So far they are undefeated! Volleyball keeps us busy. We don’t know how many friends keep up with year-round kids’ sports.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">This month we are excited to put on a Marriage Workshop. We will focus on applying the gospel to marriages. The Workshop is not just for Cloud Springs Baptist, but is open to others. If you are interested in attending, let us know!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">All for HIS glory,</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzXkAIK4MZQzQF1uCpVOVghB6VYHvRJQgaL2-Gg_2YHzwmTRF4oF8FFKq0edCrNQm8oQUW2RLlz4HPeiUTz1kdiXLOk_PXVPR9_fJudq4FurDgRKo9Dw5M5y4G47CPLADVzckyVtG2xwW3oVYV99QGlasoOzDynyhOzJc8gwtDI2phoZWnUCOThzD9" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzXkAIK4MZQzQF1uCpVOVghB6VYHvRJQgaL2-Gg_2YHzwmTRF4oF8FFKq0edCrNQm8oQUW2RLlz4HPeiUTz1kdiXLOk_PXVPR9_fJudq4FurDgRKo9Dw5M5y4G47CPLADVzckyVtG2xwW3oVYV99QGlasoOzDynyhOzJc8gwtDI2phoZWnUCOThzD9=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah, and our two wonderful children. Anna Claire won a canoe this month!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-5061494167089146092023-02-28T16:41:00.000-05:002023-02-28T16:41:59.701-05:00Bits February<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijW8fednFsHmLkXeqb_nZNmcsdxuKw6xQSbFy45XaOwCZfNrIHXJexbII0hPweqmKLCiyI5wXOWlJh9NppSIdnF970WSe8a7f02evxjtNU2A4ALEezi0_V2oLOpippPuXTMez5WH64z_WG7jVY9MCSQx20YSgTiovE_LAiqr52fXnalssunXZ6B4BO" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijW8fednFsHmLkXeqb_nZNmcsdxuKw6xQSbFy45XaOwCZfNrIHXJexbII0hPweqmKLCiyI5wXOWlJh9NppSIdnF970WSe8a7f02evxjtNU2A4ALEezi0_V2oLOpippPuXTMez5WH64z_WG7jVY9MCSQx20YSgTiovE_LAiqr52fXnalssunXZ6B4BO" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valentine's Day on the farm</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">We have been working on our planning for post-furlough. Upon arrival, we will be pastoring two churches which will be difficult logistically. We are finding ways in which we can be present weekly in the life of the congregation. Since they both have services at the same time on Sunday nights, we have to organize our time better. We are planning other activities during the week, as well as opportunities for one on one time with church members. We want to mentor our families toward developing gospel-centered homes. While this can be encouraged in church, we also look forward to visiting homes and having purposeful conversations. </span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjV2q-hfFDeYXcPqMfF34irSjnIo1Oi77KBa41kL-gLt6sxMlF0CcWqzh4VD_fIVNZ6O5lJN18bw53Ag6ADVEyF3yLKWXD-lp-qtiuRcuud3CwfpDTMmeVwayKjAefIHMBN_rV4ZlOsfcgvCiIdAHPJu5bqg4VuwlVVc3vReAlU78uR8Tt6Qknbz2o_" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjV2q-hfFDeYXcPqMfF34irSjnIo1Oi77KBa41kL-gLt6sxMlF0CcWqzh4VD_fIVNZ6O5lJN18bw53Ag6ADVEyF3yLKWXD-lp-qtiuRcuud3CwfpDTMmeVwayKjAefIHMBN_rV4ZlOsfcgvCiIdAHPJu5bqg4VuwlVVc3vReAlU78uR8Tt6Qknbz2o_" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My 40th bday</td></tr></tbody></table>We have openings for our support team we are looking to fill. We have lost some supporters for different reasons. Also, every once in a while we receive a raise due to inflation, or years of service at ABWE. Between those two reasons, our monthly support coming in is down by 590 dollars per month. ABWE maintains a policy of missionaries being fully supported before returning to the field from furlough. In the past, we have gone after new support and during this furlough, we have been able to speak in a couple new churches, but as of now, we are still praying for that support to come in.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">In February we have been busier with counseling opportunities. We also have had other opportunities for ministry through chapel speaking, visiting a church, teaching Sunday School, and discipleship opportunities.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtIPVGRaQyhhoKnzk-xMDD749Pfd8qyoJ675HllutUwfG2dX5JRFPP7IcAs4Y3J8K7LL5vENJaJZbdARip327eoVCIEF5fI7huzpE5903quGpD7mZ-h5a9oWzxmRVMuLl5ckzo8vvGuERPniIB2NELtqlly4zDj31L9FljIpeo9rfDqXcLKfsSXhwJ" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtIPVGRaQyhhoKnzk-xMDD749Pfd8qyoJ675HllutUwfG2dX5JRFPP7IcAs4Y3J8K7LL5vENJaJZbdARip327eoVCIEF5fI7huzpE5903quGpD7mZ-h5a9oWzxmRVMuLl5ckzo8vvGuERPniIB2NELtqlly4zDj31L9FljIpeo9rfDqXcLKfsSXhwJ" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Her friends received gold medals too</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Anna Claire had a couple fun activities this month. First, she participated in 4H, which is a speaking competition in Georgia. She presented on Brazil and went to the regional competition where she received a gold medal. Later in the month her class was responsible for chapel and did a musical on Ruth. She did a wonderful job being very expressive and participative. She also finished up her season of cheerleading in which she did well yelling her lungs out. We are grateful for the opportunities she has had in school.</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br />Evelyn chose to try out for the middle school volleyball team this year. She made the team and is now looking at getting into a practice rhythm and will soon have games. Both girls have done well adjusting to school life, having friends, and adapting socially.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjORbRKHbD1d2OXPqO1IHjcMuB1aGHpzo4izkOMxH3vMPycc0kQloU99KfA8RUtYtCmRfPxiX_CTEzVMh_E_zm2htlzix3yBH58gvoiy-CJWwDxs2xTs5wt88faehXKN7THl7z2mu8L75QWr7Y7BmtKe-_hR257psd3D_kxeYheILHHQi9BYQkfFY0s" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjORbRKHbD1d2OXPqO1IHjcMuB1aGHpzo4izkOMxH3vMPycc0kQloU99KfA8RUtYtCmRfPxiX_CTEzVMh_E_zm2htlzix3yBH58gvoiy-CJWwDxs2xTs5wt88faehXKN7THl7z2mu8L75QWr7Y7BmtKe-_hR257psd3D_kxeYheILHHQi9BYQkfFY0s" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AC in play about Ruth</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We are excited to prepare for a marriage workshop in April that we will be organizing and teaching. Pray that we have a good time preparing and teaching. If you are in the Chattanooga area, we are planning on a Sunday evening either April 16 or 30 and I will post more later. </p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Thank you so much for your prayers and support! God bless!</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All for HIS glory,</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah, and our middle school volleyball player and artsy fourth grader</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheNQ_QmF8I2_Qbxyii9vHJMYRBZhnsNX4EG-k4nKbwcOXTaB2FlNK27rGm5NtZVmf1CUIsthFGb361GiICG_oDR6xcLn8pTHYxT1Hhr2YjEJlm3B3rO39F7p0DkCyXIZORmC5CpEXerLmXgo8_pEMIKBjjcyiEp02WBKNQoj6dqjjbcDYrvrrZCtsx" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheNQ_QmF8I2_Qbxyii9vHJMYRBZhnsNX4EG-k4nKbwcOXTaB2FlNK27rGm5NtZVmf1CUIsthFGb361GiICG_oDR6xcLn8pTHYxT1Hhr2YjEJlm3B3rO39F7p0DkCyXIZORmC5CpEXerLmXgo8_pEMIKBjjcyiEp02WBKNQoj6dqjjbcDYrvrrZCtsx" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Out on Valentine's</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-33392153768211613062023-01-30T11:11:00.001-05:002023-01-30T11:11:12.707-05:00Bits January 2023<p> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNjWMAOGabyVVTawZ1LxVkkxj0YM1Eq5B5HzVsHvlASZV-KD-MzAziuSSjjAHgW4WtRWVKHnerCT0SFSLk2ZnIRQ458ed8fEqaDn3zbG80Jrlv4qD2M96IR0DDm3RCv-2_wA_7pEz79HaXnlzUu8AGf-V8MQ4_QPwB8LyZWxH984FlxLvNdM-duskl" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNjWMAOGabyVVTawZ1LxVkkxj0YM1Eq5B5HzVsHvlASZV-KD-MzAziuSSjjAHgW4WtRWVKHnerCT0SFSLk2ZnIRQ458ed8fEqaDn3zbG80Jrlv4qD2M96IR0DDm3RCv-2_wA_7pEz79HaXnlzUu8AGf-V8MQ4_QPwB8LyZWxH984FlxLvNdM-duskl" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Down by the creek</td></tr></tbody></table>After the holidays it is common to have some January blues. We broke down one day on the way to school. Anna Claire woke up missing Brazil. Then on the car ride, she received some bad news about her cat. By the time we arrived at school, we parked and were all crying and hugging outside the car in the parking lot. I am guessing we were quite a sight! We are over halfway done with our furlough now and we are all missing Brazil. Fortunately, God has given us purpose here in the USA. We have been able to minister and be ministered to.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /><br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBYCQa2o1dn7Xdintk-0PJNDHQcfgXMf4TvHRgdxOS0gpzfMZjchUFQgsXxutxEEKBoqDZPPbvle5vPPBcBHC559nfzZOzSQ1Xc-NhU5ucD6GOWg6gsSSmEGX6W9cWcDhmpD7aLKdKEk9tk9S8T3SqexJFSIP-UB_bzTxLpdZFCuGDc2JLYp7EdQSS" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBYCQa2o1dn7Xdintk-0PJNDHQcfgXMf4TvHRgdxOS0gpzfMZjchUFQgsXxutxEEKBoqDZPPbvle5vPPBcBHC559nfzZOzSQ1Xc-NhU5ucD6GOWg6gsSSmEGX6W9cWcDhmpD7aLKdKEk9tk9S8T3SqexJFSIP-UB_bzTxLpdZFCuGDc2JLYp7EdQSS" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Date trip to speak</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We have ministered through our travels to churches as well as counseling. This month we were in Indiana, North Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. We loved spending time with friends, Pastors, and speaking about Brazil. On the counseling end, Sarah has been busy. God has blessed and some of her old friends and new friends are learning Biblical ways to cope during hard times. Some friends told us they know God had us here at this time and we felt really encouraged by that. Sunday we started teaching one of our courses, Processing Life Biblically, in our Sunday school class. We are excited to open up about God’s difficult work in our lives as He conforms us to the image of Christ.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHV_8wPh0h2IDWs0areZKTJJPycVJz5tkiLL91jvGmGBEB8srmpgeI6ZHwG_5IZTtpw6vyUN5ocRga7afyfpqo1ALdatojVQQpepf6-ZIcbCadkAXfPY0Zi_bzdfBC4_ItfKdeEJb6fP8amlv5sC7QfmIs-Vbd_1StadDbk6p-EIEnqH5fCzT4gBiA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHV_8wPh0h2IDWs0areZKTJJPycVJz5tkiLL91jvGmGBEB8srmpgeI6ZHwG_5IZTtpw6vyUN5ocRga7afyfpqo1ALdatojVQQpepf6-ZIcbCadkAXfPY0Zi_bzdfBC4_ItfKdeEJb6fP8amlv5sC7QfmIs-Vbd_1StadDbk6p-EIEnqH5fCzT4gBiA" width="320" /></a></div>This month construction started on an auditorium for the Arcoverde church. We are blessed to be here and not over the construction at this time as our colleague Roger is handling that. He also raised funds for the project and so we have not needed to worry about raising funds or construction oversight! Pray for a smooth project.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaeX045LyGD22g-MZMNzQMHsYvxVQi75xUOnIvJOsFhq_boAxLSdJBzoKe-2HeBkSxJLz-VB2shMqAvnNkIS56_87g6s6nQkAv6illVWK2fIG6zY_fg0uTVcoTuygqfmJaNn3IqNeZ0rOCO14GU9WT20ykPTIZlOSN79nytAxSRxRTfQewH2eZBJM6" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaeX045LyGD22g-MZMNzQMHsYvxVQi75xUOnIvJOsFhq_boAxLSdJBzoKe-2HeBkSxJLz-VB2shMqAvnNkIS56_87g6s6nQkAv6illVWK2fIG6zY_fg0uTVcoTuygqfmJaNn3IqNeZ0rOCO14GU9WT20ykPTIZlOSN79nytAxSRxRTfQewH2eZBJM6" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No power, no problem<br />toasted bagel </td></tr></tbody></table>“Preaching the gospel to yourself daily” has been a new idea to explore while being on furlough. We have done a good bit of reading and study. Those of you who have heard me speak this year have probably heard something about the gospel for our daily life. Out of the impact of that message, I ended up writing a book. I have finished the manuscript and it is now being read by a few people and I will need to decide on how to publish/self-publish. Please pray for the message of the book, the gospel for daily life.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEvaXrOz7CpvoecYM5-6rcvsGUC2-F2dR-9Ozo3JArythWHMLHYgXjLDT43prOIrn71gy0nXDmc39jBTRX0eZ3F196XxhTppMa87OQ-ivod7T-3F2zQRRR_Aq08Uc9yUjT-hT0rqfUpDot9652rLFytR8SXwYW99UuS1omhXE4vuQ1w3C0xgk5ALDv" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEvaXrOz7CpvoecYM5-6rcvsGUC2-F2dR-9Ozo3JArythWHMLHYgXjLDT43prOIrn71gy0nXDmc39jBTRX0eZ3F196XxhTppMa87OQ-ivod7T-3F2zQRRR_Aq08Uc9yUjT-hT0rqfUpDot9652rLFytR8SXwYW99UuS1omhXE4vuQ1w3C0xgk5ALDv=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creative discovery museum!</td></tr></tbody></table>Let me close with a link to a Gospel Coalition article regarding missionary kids. Evelyn read it and said it was 100% correct. I thought it was pretty short, simple, and accurate and if anyone would like to understand our girls a little more, this is a great resource. <a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/missionary-kids-want-you-know/"><span class="s1">https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/missionary-kids-want-you-know/</span></a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Thank you so much for your prayers and support! We are a few hundred dollars short on our monthly support. Pray that comes in soon!</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All for HIS glory,</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah, and our two great students; both received good grades for their first semester of school in the US.<br /></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-83476142043965160972022-12-31T10:20:00.004-05:002022-12-31T10:20:22.647-05:00Bits December<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRtZAN6PZwHrFN-6_cPcR-mqAxWh6aRwJelbHHyDb3xCEb5H7pfbSay1UG_9ZsrYTjgsrYHP8DduI8rNOwjzFw5JHfTEEI0qkREQDGFrvV38oHM3Rw1CztnjKrz5VEvoUlOrnmOEyqOPdOqnkoCD0NKzpZOKNBManmGXET01TAv5kTf2chxA8hH6M3" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRtZAN6PZwHrFN-6_cPcR-mqAxWh6aRwJelbHHyDb3xCEb5H7pfbSay1UG_9ZsrYTjgsrYHP8DduI8rNOwjzFw5JHfTEEI0qkREQDGFrvV38oHM3Rw1CztnjKrz5VEvoUlOrnmOEyqOPdOqnkoCD0NKzpZOKNBManmGXET01TAv5kTf2chxA8hH6M3" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visit with Sarah's Mamaw</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Since December is generally slower for missionaries visiting churches, we were ale to be at our church in Fort Oglethorpe, GA for all the Sundays. We were able to be involved in the Christmas program at the church and the girls did a great job. The play was about a missionary family being overseas for Christmas and looking to Jesus for happiness.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBmFIiCuucMRVkZDisIT4tsOi9wC8XLu4AJLoiDyzwKdWmOt_8fFHLMcquMBmHW8WLhrJSHY7FvC1iLtvFnorwMwrbgYuztz9cL0LfQ23BM1k8UDDGlI5gwa5A43Q8RNtaH2v9eHgxiH7UgxYKIeffqbfdW7VWZnb3DQ9wqD_vO3bXSrYNoiYh2rVA" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBmFIiCuucMRVkZDisIT4tsOi9wC8XLu4AJLoiDyzwKdWmOt_8fFHLMcquMBmHW8WLhrJSHY7FvC1iLtvFnorwMwrbgYuztz9cL0LfQ23BM1k8UDDGlI5gwa5A43Q8RNtaH2v9eHgxiH7UgxYKIeffqbfdW7VWZnb3DQ9wqD_vO3bXSrYNoiYh2rVA" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Missionaries Pascal and Becky</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We also received lots of visits this month! Missionaries to Mauritius Pascal and Becky Grenade were in town and we were able to catch up with them and see how similar are lives are! Jason and Pam Horton from Oregon visited us in the US for the first time, rather than being in Brazil. Sarah Rogers finished her time in Brazil this month and drove through with her boyfriend Samuel. We just arrived home from a visit to south Alabama to see Sarah’s family.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Sarah’s counseling has gone full swing and she has more counselees than she was planning on having. It is going well for her though. Pray that she can manage the heavier load and for wisdom.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy0wE1HSXWISObPWOXpcJE0aEPQce5ZcZWLANclq27R1cb7AEzk-ZuivYHs7MsQxsu_Jkl2yE34YZcK1isjxhVCaBjpOZQEM-TXq-EqgTyk5_q45mQujipAeZ1a6iQUyzlZ9CjSoG14n3Y3-_L1TA2on4tc7Re14pkzS-DbSSLOks6wwaFpn7GLfgy" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy0wE1HSXWISObPWOXpcJE0aEPQce5ZcZWLANclq27R1cb7AEzk-ZuivYHs7MsQxsu_Jkl2yE34YZcK1isjxhVCaBjpOZQEM-TXq-EqgTyk5_q45mQujipAeZ1a6iQUyzlZ9CjSoG14n3Y3-_L1TA2on4tc7Re14pkzS-DbSSLOks6wwaFpn7GLfgy" width="135" /></a></div><br />The Tupanatinga church held the annual Christmas tea for the women. In past years the number was capped to 24 because of space, but this year in the new building they had 46! They also ran it with Sarah far away. I preached via video call the following Sunday and noticed faces in the crowd of women I did not recognize, so it seems it is already seeing fruit.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">A new year always brings a certain excitement. What can happen this year? What will the new year bring? A furlough year has some of the same feelings. As we return to Brazil we know that we have some changes we will need to make because our situation will be changing. We will have the task of pastoring two churches in two different locations but that have service at the same time. While it might be more convenient to be able to have different service times, it can be positive because it will force us to develop more leaders. Right now, Roger and Marcy Smith are mentoring leaders in preparation for this. Pray for them as they pass their many years of experience on to our current leaders.</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhMTFeb7wyvR0JY-tVZmh3dfHtXTTHA8tCAeQM5ixgd4YxC2cZU44itzVUaNqjFl4Sf2fuZwJBqkFcMpSExQlM55rO8-E6eCX-uRaM2QFgrLtYvqxIeT_DvYejibY-hW-nrDkNMgt-D048C8wKRCOnTtHwfCmGdaNwA9l33rM0qxJMCRjGnWXwF8Vi" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhMTFeb7wyvR0JY-tVZmh3dfHtXTTHA8tCAeQM5ixgd4YxC2cZU44itzVUaNqjFl4Sf2fuZwJBqkFcMpSExQlM55rO8-E6eCX-uRaM2QFgrLtYvqxIeT_DvYejibY-hW-nrDkNMgt-D048C8wKRCOnTtHwfCmGdaNwA9l33rM0qxJMCRjGnWXwF8Vi" width="319" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anniversary trip</td></tr></tbody></table>In January we have several opportunities for ministry. We go to supporting churches in Indiana, North Carolina and Alabama. Please pray for our travels and that we would be a blessing in the churches. I will also be preaching at our church in Fort Oglethorpe on the 15th.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Because of your giving to ABWE through which we receive our salary, we have been sustained all year. We also finished two phases of our building in Tupanatinga! We feel so blessed and so very much appreciate it. Even though we are down in our projected support, enough came in by the end of each month for us to receive our salary.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All for HIS glory,</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah and our organized two girls Evelyn and Anna Claire<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioO2KgQ4jQQYyIZ6E3ezhC_zfVzpawiwlDaFYPTc28pEvEtysaRwfSf5CLuW94WWTISnw8heSp1b0__26Wjx83Oy9kjNlt8GdsHLHgid2yIZ6zhqkAVPJGrWv0JYkglhJ7_C7XgEFeQ3nj-RwM-rY1uYIIiBcWzd2IjBmNCBkdmpexNkdG3VgIUQkF" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioO2KgQ4jQQYyIZ6E3ezhC_zfVzpawiwlDaFYPTc28pEvEtysaRwfSf5CLuW94WWTISnw8heSp1b0__26Wjx83Oy9kjNlt8GdsHLHgid2yIZ6zhqkAVPJGrWv0JYkglhJ7_C7XgEFeQ3nj-RwM-rY1uYIIiBcWzd2IjBmNCBkdmpexNkdG3VgIUQkF" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Evie and her friends going <br />to a school social</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-51172275437609512722022-11-30T08:36:00.003-05:002022-11-30T08:36:51.527-05:00Bits November<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgste7yAutb-KXwxZHaVsHu79MvyDhu_Z2PcBPjPEiOaj-4PStZziQqNmIUshGO55TBEYdrnNzcvybOtHAwB5dcCdR_A4QR9_GcEJiiMajBza6v3UMfui5uFImtKLWm0Hlh3av5huKrIhZtgvyn31jRY-F7RBuydWqIxE0s6GPEfxKkMSW-nw4SM89G" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgste7yAutb-KXwxZHaVsHu79MvyDhu_Z2PcBPjPEiOaj-4PStZziQqNmIUshGO55TBEYdrnNzcvybOtHAwB5dcCdR_A4QR9_GcEJiiMajBza6v3UMfui5uFImtKLWm0Hlh3av5huKrIhZtgvyn31jRY-F7RBuydWqIxE0s6GPEfxKkMSW-nw4SM89G" width="160" /></a></div><br />Let it snow! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Or maybe Merry Christmas. We had a great family trip to Michigan over Thanksgiving. We were able to see lots of family and had a wonderful time doing so. We arrived the Saturday before Thanksgiving to a snow storm and the snow stayed most of the time we were there. The girls and I had a couple snowball fights; the pictures don’t include the hits to their face, but they did forgive me.<span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> </span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">While in Michigan we connected with our sending church, Heritage Baptist Church. We were able to speak to a few different audiences including preaching the morning service.</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUTgYFmCjavUWYR5NXbAQMILgzzAI5OYS2CI9wrH0fXs5ulZS2ar6F74dxMmnCm-NIBVgq_EKRMvS2V_DTHWS3y_EuYpapmBNdTl0_xryQGerD22So7N3BbVtwU7_omImTMsBfnMf5_dHvEwZ_O3XvNXj4rK5SrAfXiJV3C-Cn_-Ef1k_DW-oqP-hM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUTgYFmCjavUWYR5NXbAQMILgzzAI5OYS2CI9wrH0fXs5ulZS2ar6F74dxMmnCm-NIBVgq_EKRMvS2V_DTHWS3y_EuYpapmBNdTl0_xryQGerD22So7N3BbVtwU7_omImTMsBfnMf5_dHvEwZ_O3XvNXj4rK5SrAfXiJV3C-Cn_-Ef1k_DW-oqP-hM" width="320" /></a></div><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>December is a holiday month which has several implications. We do not have any meetings. Our church while we are in the US, Cloud Springs Baptist in Fort Oglethorpe, GA is doing a kid’s Christmas play. They asked us to write the play this year and the girls have parts in it as well. The play is from a missionary’s perspective on the holidays. We are excited to be in the US for the holidays for the first time after 3 years spending Christmas on the field.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfZjBkb7Tw67QnZHvOwUfhind__nn16NsD0jxQrBjw0xM38hQOAFilKzeb2ooy_sIb8j6z_q__lJIQpYwIsQ07-00DhCMu_5nIucEY1CMF68kqcXAAUwuxppbhCiaM2XDbIWr1IuEIZgNDuDCotvEFTy4frR2nDFpBz1358VaF7cxxqDrlREXyGpA6" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfZjBkb7Tw67QnZHvOwUfhind__nn16NsD0jxQrBjw0xM38hQOAFilKzeb2ooy_sIb8j6z_q__lJIQpYwIsQ07-00DhCMu_5nIucEY1CMF68kqcXAAUwuxppbhCiaM2XDbIWr1IuEIZgNDuDCotvEFTy4frR2nDFpBz1358VaF7cxxqDrlREXyGpA6" width="180" /></a></div><br />The end of the year is upon us! Usually we get a boost in our funds from end of the year giving. This year we need it as our accounts are pretty low! Some have asked about our need to raise funds during furlough, a norm for furloughing missionaries. We have a 400 dollar a month need at the moment as well as a need for a car upon our return to Brazil.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Thank you for your prayers for the churches in Brazil right now. The Tupanatinga church has visitors every week and two preachers that are more and more comfortable. This month they are putting on a women’s tea again, but this time without Sarah and Cindy Cook’s presence. Sarah, instead, was able to attend the tea of the church in which we received the idea. She took the girls to Silverdale Baptist Church this past Monday night and they all really enjoyed it.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Hoefler Text"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 9px;">Thank you for your prayers and support!</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Hoefler Text"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 9px;">All for HIS glory,</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFyRxHKyfcDbNkz3s4atUTW5hTXiFMcqZWPgUxIoEYBQEJHkUOr144yWo6PJkJ8MGfosC7t5zE0CJNwZKoOW6GNY92kkVOGhF5A_8gGdvBOJjkjK6q-wdi9FdcML17ItNoyEStyn3GUdSZXLEgMORFx2zjkyq2GXM0KH4Pea8dhJ_NyQlUwlkPZ0Tp" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFyRxHKyfcDbNkz3s4atUTW5hTXiFMcqZWPgUxIoEYBQEJHkUOr144yWo6PJkJ8MGfosC7t5zE0CJNwZKoOW6GNY92kkVOGhF5A_8gGdvBOJjkjK6q-wdi9FdcML17ItNoyEStyn3GUdSZXLEgMORFx2zjkyq2GXM0KH4Pea8dhJ_NyQlUwlkPZ0Tp" width="319" /></a></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Hoefler Text"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 9px;">David, Sarah and our two snow angels<br /></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-70045573875590801462022-10-31T13:39:00.001-04:002022-10-31T13:39:09.077-04:00Bits October<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiluSxTxMr2ZjbIrbLC_pprlg0WknsevA7ZMr27-mNmSKGSpJUwPemb-evLKeH5RzxYXvv0KRFGIZ8d_0qzkaI67ITPAR7ghb0Fw94YwojWn-RiMTo4gH3BOlzWsaPyuuLZiBirtHaxdMyphQegsSdPjSxp-OzcuWzGcc1lnjqWHVn-DjL6KA_jcvFu" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="1600" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiluSxTxMr2ZjbIrbLC_pprlg0WknsevA7ZMr27-mNmSKGSpJUwPemb-evLKeH5RzxYXvv0KRFGIZ8d_0qzkaI67ITPAR7ghb0Fw94YwojWn-RiMTo4gH3BOlzWsaPyuuLZiBirtHaxdMyphQegsSdPjSxp-OzcuWzGcc1lnjqWHVn-DjL6KA_jcvFu" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">She is done! Sarah turned in and defender her dissertation for her Master’s degree in Biblical Counseling. We are all excited for her to be done with her school work, but the real work of counseling will just continue as normal. While counseling sounds pretty formal, many aspects of it are just active discipleship. She uses the skills in her own life, in our family life and in ministry. She was also asked to publish at least a booklet with her study on Women and technology and so she is looking into what that would entail as it will take some editing and rewriting to put that in book form.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5HRf4LUln334RgGVpbtn-Hyx-6dPmwGfikpEA-_8wA8WiGWapTAFWj4wyRqRtSi1X-6SD_mhplAKvymMfR0B7_o5MUrKz5ARmADIOi0cMaxK_qdORj-fLluA1msR9cJvTJcYnNDFVwIyip3cG0puykjXSXJs42nmfneUjLDiIo3YomL51cwgSScf3" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5HRf4LUln334RgGVpbtn-Hyx-6dPmwGfikpEA-_8wA8WiGWapTAFWj4wyRqRtSi1X-6SD_mhplAKvymMfR0B7_o5MUrKz5ARmADIOi0cMaxK_qdORj-fLluA1msR9cJvTJcYnNDFVwIyip3cG0puykjXSXJs42nmfneUjLDiIo3YomL51cwgSScf3" width="320" /></a></div><br />We were on the road the first half of this month. Actually in the air! We went back to a different part of Brazil for nine days to attend the All Brazil conference, a gathering of ABWE missionaries from all over Brazil. Before the actual conference we had a security training to take over three days time. This helped us be more prepared for any assaults, online security amongst other security situations.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">At the conference we were able to hear from Paul Davis, the ABWE president. It was really encouraging for us to hear the direction in which ABWE is headed as well as good spiritual challenges from the Word. During the conference we were able to fellowship with all of our friends and colleagues around Brazil. We have a great group of missionaries and a great challenge in Brazil.</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">One question that is asked about Brazil is why we still need missionaries as there have been so many missionaries in the country in the last century. While Brazil has had a lot of evangelism, there are many areas that haven’t. South Brazil has many cities considered unreached (less than 2% evangelical). Where we are targeting we consider underreached (less than 5% evangelical).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0im3vDgLCNPVb5FdMQM-xxMqqGBB6oxV8_z8oEN5R4MqwaA6hpx8n8XI1RWYuvcfVIrlwHVHH-VAFOHwkqTNhe1TCp_YQmq0MQXkInLxWkdI1ldTjVFzReaF_sCME-Z7AasOkgoB9f6ZsvGMxVZHsRr23acwl0auWjageWtJTWv3GGNTJQ8Rbuoxx" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0im3vDgLCNPVb5FdMQM-xxMqqGBB6oxV8_z8oEN5R4MqwaA6hpx8n8XI1RWYuvcfVIrlwHVHH-VAFOHwkqTNhe1TCp_YQmq0MQXkInLxWkdI1ldTjVFzReaF_sCME-Z7AasOkgoB9f6ZsvGMxVZHsRr23acwl0auWjageWtJTWv3GGNTJQ8Rbuoxx" width="180" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">The bigger problem to me is the lack of doctrinal purity. There are few churches that are not charismatic or not preaching the prosperity gospel or another watered down version of the gospel. ABWE missionaries want to provide mentorship in theological education as well as support in reaching the unreached and underreached areas. After the conference we had one more meeting to attend, a leader’s meeting. In that meeting we talked about working as a team to reach the Hunsrick people, a German influenced culture in Rio Grande do Sul that has very little gospel influence. Pray with us for this project and that there would be unity and excitement in working together for the gospel.</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRae_h9bTn09ULEadAmbwbBITbu1EYXbjQV5hjZCCutY84yD6e9PhUaSL9HqkhCQmDraJOPE2s013UMOga6yNq9nbc2ykCPr9kwskKC4G-qvSYpmigiSryiBO5yVhD0GFhH4YMjtN7Kt7rBBUc0NEt6x96OVJ6WcvXOgXFr1GmDyr-INAAWOJ6Z6QJ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="851" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRae_h9bTn09ULEadAmbwbBITbu1EYXbjQV5hjZCCutY84yD6e9PhUaSL9HqkhCQmDraJOPE2s013UMOga6yNq9nbc2ykCPr9kwskKC4G-qvSYpmigiSryiBO5yVhD0GFhH4YMjtN7Kt7rBBUc0NEt6x96OVJ6WcvXOgXFr1GmDyr-INAAWOJ6Z6QJ" width="320" /></a></div><br />Evelyn has been able to teach kid’s church in 4-5 churches since we have been back. This month she taught at Calvary Raleigh Church in North Carolina while her dad preached in the main service. Then she repeated the following week in Ringgold at Crosspointe community church. After that service during announcements, one of the kid’s workers used Evelyn’s lesson to get his point across. It was neat to hear.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">Thank you for your prayers and support as we reach Brazil for Christ!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">All for HIS glory,</span></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;">David, Sarah and teacher Evelyn and my little cheerleader Anna Claire</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZPHUCWZyNd4RobBc0He417X37RKZIWUdMLquY74c4n3IVJHSFj_JfHytn225XWGtea7wK9WKaSfUB2EUgbr47xBNhHqgUv0oLqcyDegUPZcj4a1w4OuIlSLAzFX9OvqzLFEcuP8sYXriIIdJNFr5HiFtVmDBmPZWltRVIRnAEqBoWAhF1ycrDPD8q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZPHUCWZyNd4RobBc0He417X37RKZIWUdMLquY74c4n3IVJHSFj_JfHytn225XWGtea7wK9WKaSfUB2EUgbr47xBNhHqgUv0oLqcyDegUPZcj4a1w4OuIlSLAzFX9OvqzLFEcuP8sYXriIIdJNFr5HiFtVmDBmPZWltRVIRnAEqBoWAhF1ycrDPD8q" width="319" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /><p></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-66605404806057345932022-10-01T09:14:00.000-04:002022-10-01T09:14:58.234-04:00Bits September<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-9_T_FbN0CCwGr0c9r0dnTyHS8RQYgIto6McT4yjgeKXSVjnhETB-6PppZq3od6HMxAvRI4TKV3QMd6ofp6zpfgGtuNUJaOZgejfjYBMDxecBmOqGwDa5K_ZjiEAsNY64eHJhXsfLKuCmx7794AaPAxogz08a2nJlqnSvRn0Q_Vo7yYRk8AMPn_-m" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-9_T_FbN0CCwGr0c9r0dnTyHS8RQYgIto6McT4yjgeKXSVjnhETB-6PppZq3od6HMxAvRI4TKV3QMd6ofp6zpfgGtuNUJaOZgejfjYBMDxecBmOqGwDa5K_ZjiEAsNY64eHJhXsfLKuCmx7794AaPAxogz08a2nJlqnSvRn0Q_Vo7yYRk8AMPn_-m" width="319" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Evie's birthday dinner</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">The gospel has been my meditating point for this month. How does the gospel directly affect our daily life? You probably say, well you are missionaries, so the gospel is pretty big as you need to take the gospel to all the world. Yes, that is true. But I have been more and more convinced of our daily need for the gospel. The gospel should affect how we live our lives, how we relate to others, how we treat our families. So if you have been around me this month, chances are you have heard about the gospel.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh91y5OlaceiJqBjOd6hWoc5CXZpoZp7rO6iH_rIkLRNBW2Mj--KYuvrgoA1jSVGMieHs1lRzmIfIdAe8H1C7bGj9on6IE3ETjRWkB4wt9HY8sPhO4ktis2dd5mDAISXb2iaS6h-IvmrGJVjq5qREmh1xAj0dRfRkvzgCIrH007nwvEXoBVoUuOb-g1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="1280" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh91y5OlaceiJqBjOd6hWoc5CXZpoZp7rO6iH_rIkLRNBW2Mj--KYuvrgoA1jSVGMieHs1lRzmIfIdAe8H1C7bGj9on6IE3ETjRWkB4wt9HY8sPhO4ktis2dd5mDAISXb2iaS6h-IvmrGJVjq5qREmh1xAj0dRfRkvzgCIrH007nwvEXoBVoUuOb-g1" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tupanatinga church meeting</td></tr></tbody></table>We started the month speaking at our church we attend in the Chattanooga area while we are here, Cloud Springs Baptist. On September 18 we went to Prattville, AL where we taught Sunday School and preached the morning service. Then this last Sunday I spoke at Alaska Baptist Church in Caledonia, Michigan where my friend Mike serves. Each church has been very receptive and in each church I have been able to preach about the gospel transformation going on in our lives.</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLSrF3Ha6WWbrw5Xf0ouuy8NHGX7zyhpuSKliacC1P5NJy0A1VSVI3w_DJQKqusqTjSRTzVfGPi0xsnrCsfGzGYHwT33W0TuZG6ECPkInRGRujfIep6E8zHBZMdG6boaMKWKYHwcGMlcM66qij4bdzbfjmXFcru4CouemAamHQHwa8Isd_j50lW58v" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLSrF3Ha6WWbrw5Xf0ouuy8NHGX7zyhpuSKliacC1P5NJy0A1VSVI3w_DJQKqusqTjSRTzVfGPi0xsnrCsfGzGYHwT33W0TuZG6ECPkInRGRujfIep6E8zHBZMdG6boaMKWKYHwcGMlcM66qij4bdzbfjmXFcru4CouemAamHQHwa8Isd_j50lW58v" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We got hooked up with Bama tickets!</td></tr></tbody></table><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />I am grateful for some other opportunities this month. Sarah has been able to encourage a friend in ministry as well as be encouraged by this same friend. She and I are also leading a small group at our girl’s school. Then last Wednesday I spoke at chapel as well. I am rather encouraged by the attentiveness and interest shown by the youth at that school as well as my brother’s youth group where I spoke on Sunday night. I pray that this generation will be a difference making generation!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBHmODsL5D5JpOHwetHOM5l3e7SDMSK8H0cC2HL210cGjrNL7IWA2hBUfMxmTX3AvdFAeWtSiykRSxX131Lw92IL9KhPTcifAFOiduu1VSCVnKzMS0xDK6x169F6X71pepFDcWHPd-lvn1JVuzFwToLj33ExMxqqy54UijupvHD-6xkiFUYeuU0ImP" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="729" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBHmODsL5D5JpOHwetHOM5l3e7SDMSK8H0cC2HL210cGjrNL7IWA2hBUfMxmTX3AvdFAeWtSiykRSxX131Lw92IL9KhPTcifAFOiduu1VSCVnKzMS0xDK6x169F6X71pepFDcWHPd-lvn1JVuzFwToLj33ExMxqqy54UijupvHD-6xkiFUYeuU0ImP" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My brothers! <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I am writing this while in the middle of a ten day trip up north. I had a brother’s weekend where I connected with five of my brothers for three days and had deep conversations and Carrel competitions/activities. I have missed this being gone in Brazil and it really was a great time to connect. I am then going to a Servant Leader’s connect time where I can be with that community and connect and participate in what God is doing through Servant Leaders. On Sunday the 2nd we fly to Brazil as a family for the All Brazil conference. This every three year conference was pushed back two years cause of Covid and fell on our furlough. Since we have a required security training to do (that was supposed to be done by last year) as well as another meeting after the conference, we decided it would be good to go. We won’t be going back to Arcoverde, but a different part of Brazil. Pray for our safety!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhS6Wg7485Z6Bdas9brcBCBOQCDIAt1UsieeW0K_frWjIF5vnR_cThgDa2p0xXlx_8jv9wOKvpGIMbFzTLdRGXLuGTBbvGPdI4M9CrxQIHAY2PuRR3F7-yqMaEtTJFpOsEIF5AlS70DBPqkY5WH9UoadPpl2c-DXucVoWnjjfocD_sQDq1qAlUpnWIa" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhS6Wg7485Z6Bdas9brcBCBOQCDIAt1UsieeW0K_frWjIF5vnR_cThgDa2p0xXlx_8jv9wOKvpGIMbFzTLdRGXLuGTBbvGPdI4M9CrxQIHAY2PuRR3F7-yqMaEtTJFpOsEIF5AlS70DBPqkY5WH9UoadPpl2c-DXucVoWnjjfocD_sQDq1qAlUpnWIa" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />We are grateful for you! I don’t think I express that enough. Traveling to churches we hear of people who love getting these updates and are consistently praying for us. Many of you support us financially and we know that takes sacrifice and we really appreciate it. Thanks for your love!</span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;">All for HIS glory,</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;">David, Sarah and our now teenager who is taking advantage of being able to raise her hand and answer questions in class, and our youngest who already has classmates bummed out that she won’t be there next year</span></span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-69095109615316315762022-08-31T08:43:00.000-04:002022-08-31T08:43:31.059-04:00Bits August<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaAo3Eyc0_5n50a-yxdP2edQ7Gb-DFWDv3e6ceRs9ClMRSGvppIvMZzfD3zzSKGIcPirsY-48hkU2irIDUIUmdLkd6bfBy4gCG-_Q82AesqdAFzlUZa0_GPGVK2UBp_w5hUKPqaDoBXe1h8BYPPvCYcSXUApOglIYkzzpmcWpSPpISX9-OrFBltiR3" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaAo3Eyc0_5n50a-yxdP2edQ7Gb-DFWDv3e6ceRs9ClMRSGvppIvMZzfD3zzSKGIcPirsY-48hkU2irIDUIUmdLkd6bfBy4gCG-_Q82AesqdAFzlUZa0_GPGVK2UBp_w5hUKPqaDoBXe1h8BYPPvCYcSXUApOglIYkzzpmcWpSPpISX9-OrFBltiR3=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue;">School! The girls have been excited about going to a real school for months, actually years. This month they have finally experienced what it is like to be in an actual school with classrooms and other kids their age. They are doing really well. To say that they are loving it might be a slight exaggeration, but they are certainly adapting well and making friends. Evelyn is trying not to answer all the questions and make up for six years of not being able to raise her hand and respond to her teacher on screen. She has a little group of friends that got together on the first day of school and has been a blessing for her. Anna Claire makes friends wherever she goes and school has not been the exception.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Sarah and I are in a different spot in life in which we have never been before. The girls are in school all day and we are not directly taking care of a church or having full time ministry at our feet. But we still seem to keep busy. Sarah is counseling in person as well as online. We both keep in touch with our churches and friends down in Brazil, offering counsel and organizational help. We have enjoyed catching up with friends and family.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYGJ5Z5xP5awmeyNAPcDrTDqdc5ps2K9ZH9J2Ntdoc9oCQoRBh4PD53-ios9ubrLKLjBEI_ep_dRuvlBhWuPmo3YmCul8eBirks0c1Rf-NUxviGRNFgha--R9N7iXiuxeWh6pq1VNkjaWVNxdk1vre9evW8j7-s2clKKKBsSIgl2ntcqCHUh9ubcd0" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYGJ5Z5xP5awmeyNAPcDrTDqdc5ps2K9ZH9J2Ntdoc9oCQoRBh4PD53-ios9ubrLKLjBEI_ep_dRuvlBhWuPmo3YmCul8eBirks0c1Rf-NUxviGRNFgha--R9N7iXiuxeWh6pq1VNkjaWVNxdk1vre9evW8j7-s2clKKKBsSIgl2ntcqCHUh9ubcd0" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We finally met some famous missionaries<br />that Cloud Springs supports along with us</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">During August we stayed fairly busy on the weekends with updating churches. On August 7 we went to Marietta, Georgia with Eastwood Baptist. Evelyn taught the teen Sunday School class and I only heard from all four adults in the classroom as they loved her lesson. She also taught the kids class at Blackburn Road Baptist in Athens, Alabama when we went on August 21. I was able to present and preach at this church who has supported us for so long. Then this last Sunday we spoke to our Sunday School class at Cloud Springs Baptist in Fort Oglethorpe, GA where we attend church while we are on furlough. This upcoming Sunday we will be interviewed as well as preach the morning service at Cloud Springs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAXn7rVDABSwQ0C5jU-8XjzWxGgMvVngjeCSH_KsRp3imjLIO-wxydG3ndsvYXSpCqBCUEbvCpm9XDENGxFnDgdVh4gm8VR1c8bpuhoAhyVC-hfz3ZFFqh_FLx580D1bnZJhIhnU6miG5v3-N2XvDDKPZIBpOJ1lH-ZxqNEhkQwImNcMygUwbhdej_" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAXn7rVDABSwQ0C5jU-8XjzWxGgMvVngjeCSH_KsRp3imjLIO-wxydG3ndsvYXSpCqBCUEbvCpm9XDENGxFnDgdVh4gm8VR1c8bpuhoAhyVC-hfz3ZFFqh_FLx580D1bnZJhIhnU6miG5v3-N2XvDDKPZIBpOJ1lH-ZxqNEhkQwImNcMygUwbhdej_" width="319" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My college roommate and his family <br />drove through Chatt town! </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Furlough has several purposes for us. Rest and reporting are usually the main ones. Putting the girls in school has been a main one for us this furlough and so that has been a big focus for us. We have worked on the rest some (see what I did there?) Another purpose is raising funds if need be. This furlough is not bad at all compared to previous longer furloughs and probably the average missionary need when on furlough. We need to raise about 430 dollars in monthly contributions before we leave for Brazil next June. We will also need to raise around 11,000 dollars for a car (yes, cars are more expensive and less reliable in Brazil). As we speak at churches the gifts will go towards this fund and if it goes over we can use it for Phase three of construction in Tupanatinga. (Phase two is just about paid for!) We also might do some odds and ends jobs while here that can go towards those funds as well.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFBLeio1EXVny3l_DpCn-vYP6ny4K94F-_ILPtT4kyElX9uN59wSTqMyLCju-6LmZiiNjJGQLD96GNhmdou5JkoldFMhbE_n8IQxA3G0eBpTgr1HpXeb2zJ49cqwVGORIMmWCLQD1eAf3FjnMffIOanumj95xK_QOOHte2LB7Hvemxm2S8i3nkgZ9b" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFBLeio1EXVny3l_DpCn-vYP6ny4K94F-_ILPtT4kyElX9uN59wSTqMyLCju-6LmZiiNjJGQLD96GNhmdou5JkoldFMhbE_n8IQxA3G0eBpTgr1HpXeb2zJ49cqwVGORIMmWCLQD1eAf3FjnMffIOanumj95xK_QOOHte2LB7Hvemxm2S8i3nkgZ9b" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finishing up the kid's room<br />in Tupanatinga! Awesome!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Friends are good for the soul! It has been wonderful catching up with some this month and we look forward to seeing many others! Thanks for your prayers for us as this month we travel to Prattville, AL to talk about the gospel in Brazil and I will be going to Michigan (and may present to a new church up there).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All for HIS glory,</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah and our seventh grade Oakwood Eagle Evie, and our fourth grade Anna Claire (she might be getting used to being called Anna).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9VrRmiB_wnPfrfgVj_9ZloIpjYdoqq_OrLhcc71XrRwUawc9pMxa1g9BTYqS9p0WcWQGZqPxBCdWDKAy6ym0UK3xFBSY59AkQhiaOwpnaELIQDg90KfG0hGkQw3feX2NDD71wqzeoWsmKGHu-xDRluBsMex9dunW9FLmiuxM51hFoABZlN8BvAG-_" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9VrRmiB_wnPfrfgVj_9ZloIpjYdoqq_OrLhcc71XrRwUawc9pMxa1g9BTYqS9p0WcWQGZqPxBCdWDKAy6ym0UK3xFBSY59AkQhiaOwpnaELIQDg90KfG0hGkQw3feX2NDD71wqzeoWsmKGHu-xDRluBsMex9dunW9FLmiuxM51hFoABZlN8BvAG-_" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Puppies at the farm! </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-608433612832547652022-07-30T12:54:00.000-04:002022-07-30T12:54:17.124-04:00Bits July<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">We made it in the building in Tupanatinga before we left for furlough! I originally was hoping by December, then by February, then Easter and alas, we at least had the inauguration before our scheduled furlough. Such is construction; it takes longer and costs more than you expect. But from our building in Arcoverde we understand that in the end the wait will be worth it and it will be hard to remember what it was like before the building.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTIqAts0nFeBm1LhL0YRoefiqGkyqc0G0ZLc7V8dJlCbPn6v6kH5zLyZIe7ZxV_80CKHzrqbYSt6XvMYVODKWG-3MHPnkVqfU8t2CIa5bpczzlg_oFVgL2WL8C0v3dkQ49a0jJepq1oap8qDdilH1turZRu7mVXJRwyoo5AWuoGLGyyBBRh3bEAkRH" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTIqAts0nFeBm1LhL0YRoefiqGkyqc0G0ZLc7V8dJlCbPn6v6kH5zLyZIe7ZxV_80CKHzrqbYSt6XvMYVODKWG-3MHPnkVqfU8t2CIa5bpczzlg_oFVgL2WL8C0v3dkQ49a0jJepq1oap8qDdilH1turZRu7mVXJRwyoo5AWuoGLGyyBBRh3bEAkRH=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div>We used the building for services starting July 1st and we did an official inauguration service July 15 with Pastor Roger and Marcy Smith present as well as Pastor Claudio and his wife who travelled all the way from Recife to be present. It was really special and emotional. The message was on the gospel as we plan on Koinonia Tupanatinga being a church based on the gospel. We have several attenders who have not yet made a decision to follow Christ, and that is ok. We keep preaching the gospel and do not trumpet salvation as an easy decision. It is easy or simple, but at the same time, truly turning your life over to Christ to follow Him should be something to think through.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgm9iZzP1rmWwJEccLFWDlqtH4NT25lnk43F76aKdiP9RQWt8tIYhw9YqxP5xbGxKqtIMX4kpXqtUGDRAMltAvxOnMwj6BYoSvukOIAf9onlkL6WNYrWeLLQuvDMuFaTEfu1vePX7kcUD1A8OYWWHuFN9_ZV9k7aKZcX2NtxbRydi2EjGM6DDFKuqCp" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgm9iZzP1rmWwJEccLFWDlqtH4NT25lnk43F76aKdiP9RQWt8tIYhw9YqxP5xbGxKqtIMX4kpXqtUGDRAMltAvxOnMwj6BYoSvukOIAf9onlkL6WNYrWeLLQuvDMuFaTEfu1vePX7kcUD1A8OYWWHuFN9_ZV9k7aKZcX2NtxbRydi2EjGM6DDFKuqCp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">José tells his testimony</td></tr></tbody></table>In the message we define the gospel as “What the Bible says about God, man, sin and Christ that requires a response of faith and repentance.” A true acceptance to the gospel will change our outlook on life. Praise the Lord there are members who are experiencing transformed lives because of the gospel.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;">The girls went to camp this month and had a wonderful time. We had a little retreat with our leaders from Tupanatinga as we leave them for a bit. That went really well. Also Evelyn had a great in person study with her Wednesday night study group. </p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJrGeyIk0SM7nXbZ_Ha1mBhsqgcSHaw6LCP_1acIv9f9xzzOAV-fKAuhtUdfZN4jPeYTOjaarzL76c2ob7BGOGttzzoa3K-7u07KpfLZi15mTb8cChricRCHFL911wi45U6x1MQS3O7U_VnCjDYaB4lS1qSdCxKlu-LY5ptibuDHggW2IoqJ4aSDjE" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJrGeyIk0SM7nXbZ_Ha1mBhsqgcSHaw6LCP_1acIv9f9xzzOAV-fKAuhtUdfZN4jPeYTOjaarzL76c2ob7BGOGttzzoa3K-7u07KpfLZi15mTb8cChricRCHFL911wi45U6x1MQS3O7U_VnCjDYaB4lS1qSdCxKlu-LY5ptibuDHggW2IoqJ4aSDjE" width="319" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the airport headed out</td></tr></tbody></table>On July 23 we left Brazil for our furlough. We were able to spend a week in Orlando with David’s family which was a big blessing. In the next couple of weeks we will mainly be prepping the girls for their year at Oakwood Christian Academy. We have school shopping, orientations and other organizing to do. God blessed us with a car through a friend who owns a used car lot in Florida. He is from a missionary family and so understood our needs and wanted to bless us. We were able to sell our car in Brazil to our colleagues Roger and Marcy, which was a huge blessing as far as all the details go. We used the money from that sale to buy the one in the states.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhT28HdwQZ_-DvZelplfcjEOiP5jAgQgTE4cJcxZTOTWos-8bg1I65poYsU7Qv7A7x63T8TuSi7nmSsafej22pi5j8y4OJ1YtsWra9eLEOZxg0cmvEpoSH_Dh8Ni4yLZE2Flrk02RH8975z48V8SR_76nYQ1OjDXBikQF0nBzO7gYMDNq4C58KrHqqM" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhT28HdwQZ_-DvZelplfcjEOiP5jAgQgTE4cJcxZTOTWos-8bg1I65poYsU7Qv7A7x63T8TuSi7nmSsafej22pi5j8y4OJ1YtsWra9eLEOZxg0cmvEpoSH_Dh8Ni4yLZE2Flrk02RH8975z48V8SR_76nYQ1OjDXBikQF0nBzO7gYMDNq4C58KrHqqM" width="320" /></a></div><br />Our prayer requests for this month have to do with our furlough and the churches while we are gone. Please pray for us to get situated as we live with Sarah’s parents in their barn. (Yes, it is a barn, but it is a cool house in a barn). The church in Arcoverde will have Roger pastoring it for the year and we have asked leaders in the church to step up as well. In Tupanatinga, José, who is looking into ministry, will be helping with preaching, as well as Chico who lives there. We should have some others that go as well to help out. Pray that this will be a time of stepping up and strengthening for our friends there.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We love you all and hope to see some of you soon! (I still need to resolve some meeting dates, but if you would like to meet up, let me know!)</p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All for HIS glory,</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">David, Sarah and our seventh grader Evelyn and fourth grader Anna Claire who are now OCA Eagles</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPpPGZmyQop-giK1zWgCv2B6TQ4jTdHqfQ3V8DRHJRcz17ldqG6p_xf6UiBeyVlNoABYznFF4oDIdhXNVP9CGMXepruWC26nDwOAS4UmHFwHRqVs-F6pzCYCS21CyTW1CmgV8bFQ-3AeyEHcqhwD36TgXQXHgjogn5Pg-2GSJ06HlLySXo393Z064F" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPpPGZmyQop-giK1zWgCv2B6TQ4jTdHqfQ3V8DRHJRcz17ldqG6p_xf6UiBeyVlNoABYznFF4oDIdhXNVP9CGMXepruWC26nDwOAS4UmHFwHRqVs-F6pzCYCS21CyTW1CmgV8bFQ-3AeyEHcqhwD36TgXQXHgjogn5Pg-2GSJ06HlLySXo393Z064F" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Evelyn is doing a Bible study using the book<br />"Lies that girls believe." </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-9675098173889335232022-06-30T17:40:00.000-04:002022-06-30T17:40:47.870-04:00Bits June<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhizAy81K02jTZK2jqZu3tWAi4aNcur4axkCiviwpLWcj0UBm3evhJ4AzIPyM0x-kchP4FbPqA0Nt4b5cUky8Y3i4bS_8fpFRDHmfQFipT2XWGCW21TxkZsdezar_JzTqxb6o1TR1SA0KjE3PHttvdw-YspVjXL5zVXqSoeqz4GmGSiiDNh7E_sJxuf" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhizAy81K02jTZK2jqZu3tWAi4aNcur4axkCiviwpLWcj0UBm3evhJ4AzIPyM0x-kchP4FbPqA0Nt4b5cUky8Y3i4bS_8fpFRDHmfQFipT2XWGCW21TxkZsdezar_JzTqxb6o1TR1SA0KjE3PHttvdw-YspVjXL5zVXqSoeqz4GmGSiiDNh7E_sJxuf=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lunch at the new church in Tup!</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Friday night, July 1st we plan on using our new building in Tupanatinga for the first time! We had a long day of work today (Thursday) and are pretty close to ready for tomorrow night. It has and still is a battle to get some of the workers to come out. That has been a little sad, but par for the course. We are really excited to get in and use some much more space. With time we will be able to use more of it, but for now we will be happy with what we do have.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMD-CJ3afBX76kTfW8glDe87IihGXuub56yVgbY_zOpJh_pwnSR21QVxBc8erSrxfQ_kci8zbgzF7bUzINSmFsXMM9IHwOToz_4Flg8aEIxZRCXGaksYdZJVqyGfVSO-EUpiQ2seskD02mJkq18ua-AcH7OqL1YnRHrlGaEsgs4BTtQs_hpfrfdUJF" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMD-CJ3afBX76kTfW8glDe87IihGXuub56yVgbY_zOpJh_pwnSR21QVxBc8erSrxfQ_kci8zbgzF7bUzINSmFsXMM9IHwOToz_4Flg8aEIxZRCXGaksYdZJVqyGfVSO-EUpiQ2seskD02mJkq18ua-AcH7OqL1YnRHrlGaEsgs4BTtQs_hpfrfdUJF" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baby Jade and mom <br />Shayenne</td></tr></tbody></table><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">On Tuesday afternoon we had a couple over who we had done premarital counseling with before they got married and had a child less than a year after their wedding. Sunday night he said he missed meeting with us and our time together. As we set things up for Tuesday we both wondered what we needed to talk about. Lately it seems like we just put out fires and that takes it’s tolls. Edson and Shayenne arrived and said they didn’t have any problems we needed to talk about. Their life is going smoothly and they have been using some teaching from the church to really help (they mentioned “attack the problem, not the person”). They expressed willingness to help more often and already are more and more involved. What a blessing our time together was and one plan for our return to Brazil will be the same kind of meetings in which we just see how families are over a cup of coffee or tea.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHKSUKg31W-QMikZ3ElebLbDp-ocG3WxoKCkPxfajkq00LsneHkoXEo777WvLeOOkKyX_wQDt1SfblhXV_AcQ5dbOUZnavi5svttshuq5GkwZwcZfSri2MbNAIhfdsT0is5G_E0LoUgURVE6O96sYOfxppL0sJHpAGJqo12T9cmq_JmwsnU0NA9B1Z" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="1242" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHKSUKg31W-QMikZ3ElebLbDp-ocG3WxoKCkPxfajkq00LsneHkoXEo777WvLeOOkKyX_wQDt1SfblhXV_AcQ5dbOUZnavi5svttshuq5GkwZwcZfSri2MbNAIhfdsT0is5G_E0LoUgURVE6O96sYOfxppL0sJHpAGJqo12T9cmq_JmwsnU0NA9B1Z" width="135" /></a></div><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /><br />Evelyn is going strong on her study for 7-10 year old girls using the book “lies that little girls believe”. The girls have been faithful and even done their homework! We are grateful for Evie’s willingness to serve in this way and the adults who here her teaching all say how well she does.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfGBc7rdrfTM-w2iXJAjDo9fsPuW5QPS9RhD0XLXr_fykAYt3LOgOVQyP9G-0svxnoWjW5gY8Gxnn20cu4-r4T6ux_rs9gZ0RFYrca-ueOSny7bvaK9pPhdJVgCYgi2dwO8vjQMNlPbBhnNSMMzFjDP5ixp1BApl2-r9Z1oaKgEtwcqqjQ89sdGUzC" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfGBc7rdrfTM-w2iXJAjDo9fsPuW5QPS9RhD0XLXr_fykAYt3LOgOVQyP9G-0svxnoWjW5gY8Gxnn20cu4-r4T6ux_rs9gZ0RFYrca-ueOSny7bvaK9pPhdJVgCYgi2dwO8vjQMNlPbBhnNSMMzFjDP5ixp1BApl2-r9Z1oaKgEtwcqqjQ89sdGUzC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arcoverde women's study</td></tr></tbody></table></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Sarah did a technology study this month for her dissertation. She had two groups, one from Arcoverde and one from Tupanatinga. They both finished in the last week and the study was a great success! The ten women learned biblical principles about technology and learned enough to where each of them seems to have changed how they manage their phones and social media. Sarah is now writing the conclusion to her dissertation while most of the work is being translated and she should be able to turn it in soon, which will mean the end of her four years of work on her master’s degree. She is scheduled to formally graduate in October!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCne1i1pfot4KFv0dTG_SeWT3yc0qCoQmUlBEwbklRN1AXcKVAK80JM_VC6uHborfSntkmo9oKKRtX4fESqY8IX7uA-LggEV0GtjXzdRPUyz3BSgzyBhSle0yWDP6W4fG5lj8EX6CgEIHd9DTkEI8aWpxz-hUBRs_A4bagMOQ8BwJZ5KoRipMALJtZ" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCne1i1pfot4KFv0dTG_SeWT3yc0qCoQmUlBEwbklRN1AXcKVAK80JM_VC6uHborfSntkmo9oKKRtX4fESqY8IX7uA-LggEV0GtjXzdRPUyz3BSgzyBhSle0yWDP6W4fG5lj8EX6CgEIHd9DTkEI8aWpxz-hUBRs_A4bagMOQ8BwJZ5KoRipMALJtZ" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tupanatinga women's study</td></tr></tbody></table><br />So July is here and July is the month our furlough starts. We leave Brazil July 23 and the girls start school August 10 at Oakwood Christian Academy in Chickamauga, Georgia (outskirts of Chattanooga, TN). We have a good bit of meetings scheduled already. We shouldn’t need to raise too much monthly support. We plan on heading back to Brazil after the school year. Please pray as we are in the final prep for leaving a couple of churches in Brazil. Fortunately we have our coworkers Roger and Marcy in Arcoverde. We also have José from the church in Arcoverde who will be helping out quite a bit with Tupanatinga. Pray for him as he is mentored by Roger.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Thanks for your love and prayers!</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">All for HIS glory!</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">David, Sarah, teacher Evelyn and faithful student Anna Claire who is enjoying the study with her friends</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_EuhagPSsvgl1Tn5bm4a21vo5GqiY1ZGv1HdSUenDgM3EZFTAWH2FdWvXsfz0O__c0VSAdxnPS9Br2avXhKSiL3gZBQT2B4NVB8ZckvbYcbuy_OYdIX_2Pw0zKCkKuhnLmldIFW_4seNF9wR4H2mtCoJC5-yX41YjtPXwklaeVozCapwuXS2eCcL1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_EuhagPSsvgl1Tn5bm4a21vo5GqiY1ZGv1HdSUenDgM3EZFTAWH2FdWvXsfz0O__c0VSAdxnPS9Br2avXhKSiL3gZBQT2B4NVB8ZckvbYcbuy_OYdIX_2Pw0zKCkKuhnLmldIFW_4seNF9wR4H2mtCoJC5-yX41YjtPXwklaeVozCapwuXS2eCcL1" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-67394917847069330882022-05-30T15:33:00.000-04:002022-05-30T15:33:52.034-04:00Bits May<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdx0PsMv5-reP-qC2BfWNwA2u49VkgQLfNHM97rydtArZCH8IB0A13aKsgwcwryJFvM8I5tNy9PN7D7TK1EFxgVDfBHtb9bJXmP9TRQx62vHNHt4YdQE1hEvJ9Tu6YDfjwAG4fLnoY-MRQVvT-2NU3y-zQDpx0AuFEHvm9Kv8iyhif47b20pTJZSms" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdx0PsMv5-reP-qC2BfWNwA2u49VkgQLfNHM97rydtArZCH8IB0A13aKsgwcwryJFvM8I5tNy9PN7D7TK1EFxgVDfBHtb9bJXmP9TRQx62vHNHt4YdQE1hEvJ9Tu6YDfjwAG4fLnoY-MRQVvT-2NU3y-zQDpx0AuFEHvm9Kv8iyhif47b20pTJZSms" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Building teams module</td></tr></tbody></table><br />“The purpose of a team is to make the strengths of a person effective and his or her weaknesses irrelevant.” - Peter Drucker</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFkv10u60K4G5FsARfIeH4FpGS2jxYABmL_fD5MW7kfVfAkDO4ir5Nbpx1QSqsqsIg5hB09XQJDoS014iX05B0-L3wwrBjyLyMgb1qCM_xPnKsww5bx5b8wJlYO08AeKSGjuIrYabCZfECZFE0KBBaUM7mj-3ettIKdhlWwZyNF1_mA-0OFuRNddNn" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFkv10u60K4G5FsARfIeH4FpGS2jxYABmL_fD5MW7kfVfAkDO4ir5Nbpx1QSqsqsIg5hB09XQJDoS014iX05B0-L3wwrBjyLyMgb1qCM_xPnKsww5bx5b8wJlYO08AeKSGjuIrYabCZfECZFE0KBBaUM7mj-3ettIKdhlWwZyNF1_mA-0OFuRNddNn" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matias, a youth from Equador did a short <br />internship with us and we did a youth<br />worker seminar</td></tr></tbody></table><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This month we cast the vision for team led leadership within the church through a module. Cam Woolford the director of Servant Leaders came and taught the module with me as we would like our ministries to work as teams as well as be an elder led church. Being team led I believe is biblical and ideal and sounds great, but actually practicing it is very difficult. People are messy and we all make mistakes, are selfish and working together is against our nature. Fortunately the gospel can help that process. The gospel is unselfish, shows grace, mercy and forgiveness as well as requiring us to be dependent on someone besides ourself (Jesus… much more reliable anyway).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEii-iYbx1-WbdU6hbNdv_E_X_GTqw5hVgU1sTB0l-cYGvSiyeI-9mwFTDgccnz_a8Ey2X2JNU1JXbAG321kxOMHvDNZCkmQQigDFXU7WKw6c6cB3We4z8HkFTFqqigcLUQZV2cQuWs8bfflQYX3WPg8y2UvmHksFmLQ5VnlNrnMscsg08o40Vq8tCBX" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEii-iYbx1-WbdU6hbNdv_E_X_GTqw5hVgU1sTB0l-cYGvSiyeI-9mwFTDgccnz_a8Ey2X2JNU1JXbAG321kxOMHvDNZCkmQQigDFXU7WKw6c6cB3We4z8HkFTFqqigcLUQZV2cQuWs8bfflQYX3WPg8y2UvmHksFmLQ5VnlNrnMscsg08o40Vq8tCBX" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We host a Pastor's breakfast for local pastors</td></tr></tbody></table>A key for team to work is spiritual formation. Mature Christians are humble; a key quality when it comes to working well together on a team. No wonder team leadership is so difficult to implement! So pray for us here in the Sertão, Arcoverde and Tupanatinga; pray that we will grow spiritually so that we can work well together and shine the light of Jesus in the community around us.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Our family feels more and more like a team as the girls are growing. Sarah and I are walking with several families with all different types of difficulties. Marriage is tough; raising kids can be challenging; navigating one’s youth and major decisions in life can all be helped by God’s Word. We seek to not only provide counseing in the difficult times, but try to form a Biblical worldview before going through those times so they do not turn into crisis but turn into growth moments.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjdkyyM_3oH8bIof6UhoUgDi80xHu1j6fGrHvMHozOOPqoUFzF5RMedC2AqHAnjjrrg9GgkdBCEhWkVppAMcpQ-vC3ewgKfQ_8QbzahMXlLQdxZTyjd7248dXI6ExgKQjCplVvQ2smHXnIkxUBqUML_jLyzaJvCVkI9WCFZVoGtgoVR74k_JTjiKyw" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjdkyyM_3oH8bIof6UhoUgDi80xHu1j6fGrHvMHozOOPqoUFzF5RMedC2AqHAnjjrrg9GgkdBCEhWkVppAMcpQ-vC3ewgKfQ_8QbzahMXlLQdxZTyjd7248dXI6ExgKQjCplVvQ2smHXnIkxUBqUML_jLyzaJvCVkI9WCFZVoGtgoVR74k_JTjiKyw" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A group from our church in Tupanatinga <br />came to visit the church in Arcoverde</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Some choose to equip themselves in that way by humbly studying God’s Word and seeking application, while some choose to feel better about themselves because they go to church fairly regularly. It is a joy to see those who swallow the gospel hook, line and sinker and gain a worldview in which they learn to choose love, joy and perseverance in tough circumstances. Pray that we will take advantage of all opportunities to spread the gospel as well as ears to hear and transformed hearts. But include us in those prayers for transformed hearts as well. As missionaries there is a temptation to think we have arrived to give the gospel and sometimes we forget that the gospel needs to constantly transform us as well.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9JQL8yZ_4V979zmZxr56GnoPNL13foKD1jUtKkI5MXOET3n-1CREERNrgz5-M4eKuLZrn6ICPZ1aP4ErH0lx4XfZ8ygX6dG4jAajecL1qKqxxj-QuwsubbxPuv2kyzrijgzGTd24BwZSlozyGFFl-Z_6565Vsmx7rPxnjqdLLoltIoZNEFsPTVzv3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9JQL8yZ_4V979zmZxr56GnoPNL13foKD1jUtKkI5MXOET3n-1CREERNrgz5-M4eKuLZrn6ICPZ1aP4ErH0lx4XfZ8ygX6dG4jAajecL1qKqxxj-QuwsubbxPuv2kyzrijgzGTd24BwZSlozyGFFl-Z_6565Vsmx7rPxnjqdLLoltIoZNEFsPTVzv3" width="320" /></a></div><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Thank you for your love and support!</span></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;">All for HIS glory,<br />David, Sarah and my youth group attender Evelyn and organizer <a href="http://davidcarrel.blogspot.com/p/anna-claires-spot.html">Anna Claire who recently had her blog updated!</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-57024405386041026072022-04-29T07:53:00.001-04:002022-04-29T07:53:25.079-04:00Bits April<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjn30RltzoYvl2OJ7IUsnZ2cLZuZcE2NqkwpRyfYqDKSGXpTHzcBhRYZzNXwfdPYAMQETo-fxik-2bNbzfwTvLc-1fkAvtRRFF6c3k7A2t6k549KxIUg2KI04cR8_vOM33A-zpC1Zfc9o5Z9--rkmqaavDtt1X7zqSEUTFcZW8WG14t2LQ1BvZH-yCo" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="1242" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjn30RltzoYvl2OJ7IUsnZ2cLZuZcE2NqkwpRyfYqDKSGXpTHzcBhRYZzNXwfdPYAMQETo-fxik-2bNbzfwTvLc-1fkAvtRRFF6c3k7A2t6k549KxIUg2KI04cR8_vOM33A-zpC1Zfc9o5Z9--rkmqaavDtt1X7zqSEUTFcZW8WG14t2LQ1BvZH-yCo=w226-h277" width="226" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interaction at the <br />marriage retreat</td></tr></tbody></table>How does the gospel reflect in our family life? A marriage retreat surged as a result of marriages in trouble in our church. If the gospel saves us from sin, does that mean it can save us from our own home life where we tend to relax and let our ugly self come out? We seem to have a disconnect between the gospel and our home life and so during the five hour marriage retreat we held at our church, we tried to bridge that gap.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;">In the last year we lost a couple to divorce and almost another one. Marriage counseling to one degree or another is a constant. Worldwide the pandemic saw many divorces and the church wasn’t necessarily saved from those statistics. We can be saved though cause we have the divine power of Christ working in us and empowering us with the elements (characteristics) of the gospel like love, forgiveness, grace, mercy and a possible attitude of service that can uplift our marriages.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZdTPDoe-YrU9fd0EP-o7UAHhMwjJWmnbIJq9A_fg9wNUGHY0fK-YYqBdD7o-JRBAEFE4ShEFItRnuUweIcDpv_6pmWUwjJeZykQlzJUtJxKtR1PV8h2Sick310JKJ90uBl5ZrN95fZp-_vj5RFjKOpGtYpFP9sRdbs6nNcjPUdgaXgak2KTum96nS" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZdTPDoe-YrU9fd0EP-o7UAHhMwjJWmnbIJq9A_fg9wNUGHY0fK-YYqBdD7o-JRBAEFE4ShEFItRnuUweIcDpv_6pmWUwjJeZykQlzJUtJxKtR1PV8h2Sick310JKJ90uBl5ZrN95fZp-_vj5RFjKOpGtYpFP9sRdbs6nNcjPUdgaXgak2KTum96nS=w222-h296" width="222" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chico and Bia giving<br />their testimony</td></tr></tbody></table><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /><br />The retreat seemed to be a success for marriages as well as bonding time between church members. Evelyn helped out with the kids during this event and did a great job. She is increasingly involved in different ministries as well as still trying to get her friends together for discipleship. Anna Claire seems to be more and more sensitive to making disciples as well.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Sarah is halfway done with her paper and going stronger than she imagined which has encouraged her greatly. 100 pages is no easy task but since she has read a bunch of books and done a lot of study the words have flowed easier. Her mom is helping her edit and that has been neat as they have had a project to work on together. Sarah continues to have counseling opportunities both formal and informal and has seen success through following God’s Word as well as people who have decided not to follow the counsel of the Scriptures. We all make our own decisions in life and there is the narrow path that leads to life and the wider path that leads to destruction. I think watching people choose the broad path is probably the hardest element of ministry. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEkg0mpLjrMgU4dpw18opH-ppuT89aAEQQiherPxOdOPf51WLDHo_tadkaw02EoUQaYhOrZfM8tTVamANwAPGBSPcgk4T6aWJvRFbDXGv7c3UkHqdJbuB90qlA6rIzW_UvlpP7ggRRR5nSC26OJ4iAhk_eoQRnDQntwfgcPZvfdPUjtvLDg8yIrlPP" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1544" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEkg0mpLjrMgU4dpw18opH-ppuT89aAEQQiherPxOdOPf51WLDHo_tadkaw02EoUQaYhOrZfM8tTVamANwAPGBSPcgk4T6aWJvRFbDXGv7c3UkHqdJbuB90qlA6rIzW_UvlpP7ggRRR5nSC26OJ4iAhk_eoQRnDQntwfgcPZvfdPUjtvLDg8yIrlPP" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baby dedication! </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The church in Tupanatinga is so close to being in use! So close, yet so far away it seems. It could be next week or it could be another month if people do not come to work. We are learning patience! Surely next month there will be pictures of us using the building. This last month I continued a powerful study on Processing Life Biblically with the men’s group there and it has been really good for us as a group.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgqBitrL8Gdpy6ddy4f_31ZX-6Hd2P6WPuMDCDw_2LWvVoQXfzKg61NZPo3wfcpfy9SxrHM6DOqE8-KpEK7by5ayVJpDtgj-Dhze0bZaR9oszWYb7scKZQZKZwTHxMt-gfmxgrbfH1KKemABocH6_KHQXOcKp7asq1TbRbG8_uwuuodC0k3BMye2Pf" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgqBitrL8Gdpy6ddy4f_31ZX-6Hd2P6WPuMDCDw_2LWvVoQXfzKg61NZPo3wfcpfy9SxrHM6DOqE8-KpEK7by5ayVJpDtgj-Dhze0bZaR9oszWYb7scKZQZKZwTHxMt-gfmxgrbfH1KKemABocH6_KHQXOcKp7asq1TbRbG8_uwuuodC0k3BMye2Pf" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Evie with the youth group</td></tr></tbody></table>In May we will be developing more in terms of team leadership as we have a module on building effective teams that will taught by the director of Servant Leaders, Cam Woolford and myself. We are also hosting an Equadorian intern for 9 days to talk to him about ministry. Also this weekend we will be talking about elder led churches and the idea of team and in a couple weeks more about church planting and how our churches can be involved.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Thanks for your love and prayers!</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">All for HIS glory,</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">David, Sarah and our kid’s ministry worker and our nine year old (April 6), who are now in a reading competition that will go through the summer<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibitzrEfM-uP34S_rCesoQyHFxcfBGeUjjLZG6Lh8vEUYknu8_BG0rfFkgM8C8-dAQ1x8SrPvmbNJ4sYGlFel0L9zpVxErPKlsl6wy7HKy2JfKvqaVAmMVf-D9SAxOvF7_J50G8Se7RZaCfSxQW4zHMJ08qR1T-8_zz7WUB6llp87EE39lwOC0_Ko5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibitzrEfM-uP34S_rCesoQyHFxcfBGeUjjLZG6Lh8vEUYknu8_BG0rfFkgM8C8-dAQ1x8SrPvmbNJ4sYGlFel0L9zpVxErPKlsl6wy7HKy2JfKvqaVAmMVf-D9SAxOvF7_J50G8Se7RZaCfSxQW4zHMJ08qR1T-8_zz7WUB6llp87EE39lwOC0_Ko5" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna Claire during <br />crafts at her bday party</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></span></span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-28244727160865098512022-03-31T09:09:00.005-04:002022-03-31T09:13:22.281-04:00Bits March<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiROUWdmmScCSKkrkIP7PAAX0BwTyxWD5xxHDDOvWi9C_v1WeeKxvBMcirFmIbsTYhupKQ4NYEc4zBlginB62jSPyAwDIRkztT4qMO69diVqCTTyzzo_XxF0bBoRFjfyw6JWrB5GiDeLlT8PYku9D8XojB4dJ0DB1OMznHibiu5cIKSyPxEvmPyrIml" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiROUWdmmScCSKkrkIP7PAAX0BwTyxWD5xxHDDOvWi9C_v1WeeKxvBMcirFmIbsTYhupKQ4NYEc4zBlginB62jSPyAwDIRkztT4qMO69diVqCTTyzzo_XxF0bBoRFjfyw6JWrB5GiDeLlT8PYku9D8XojB4dJ0DB1OMznHibiu5cIKSyPxEvmPyrIml" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Church anniversary month this past month! We celebrated four years of having an organized church in Arcoverde with a ministry fair and some cake. The church is starting to get some of the pre-covid momentum back which would be great! One of our main objectives this year has been to develop our leadership and we have been working with a group that will be able to take growing responsibilities. Sometime soon we are planning on hiring one of them so that he can stay with the church, join ministry, help with administration as well as receive training in ministry. He is a very capable guy and we are excited. He will help with the church in Tupanatinga as well during our furlough.</span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx2lB4oo4cYLnuK2f4IbrdbEJdmbFr-1I9CI5Wf0J6lq_PwOnQlJdXpIoujTCZWITBzf-wHtPJq-Wa_lHB40vFzi6s3vPFTGw9arHp73v_tlFp0iPx4mb_vjWU-EtzL8VzAG7XCpkrWzoVLLhAyxonNG7DebfuxtRUFWl-oTBzj1qZQiAqXcRSlo2L" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx2lB4oo4cYLnuK2f4IbrdbEJdmbFr-1I9CI5Wf0J6lq_PwOnQlJdXpIoujTCZWITBzf-wHtPJq-Wa_lHB40vFzi6s3vPFTGw9arHp73v_tlFp0iPx4mb_vjWU-EtzL8VzAG7XCpkrWzoVLLhAyxonNG7DebfuxtRUFWl-oTBzj1qZQiAqXcRSlo2L" width="180" /></a></div>The construction in Tupanatinga is in the final stages for our main meeting building. The other phases are happening simultaneously. As we do this we are seeing that it would be easiest to do the third phase now rather than cover the building which would cost a lot and then uncover it later. We have enough money to keep going for a little more time, but not much. <a href="https://www.abwe.org/work/missionaries-and-projects?s=David%20Carrel">Help!</a> If God leads of course. We have been very blessed on the project up to this point. We started it by using saved up ministry funds and then several generous gifts that really got us going. Then we had one main generous donor for the second phase that really allowed us to purchase great material and build it right the first time. As much as I have been a tight wad in life, cutting corners in construction is not good in the long run! We have a do it right the first time philosophy which is more expensive on the front end but more efficient in the long run.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-b-_Kmt8fF3YyrkwPuLG7cKyCf_uiJ8RPe-_3Ss83JuF_247t6DnQW1UtB0HTs6MYpatqUSB_aaxkSyJ51OrQt7MvjWTC2UmMTO7T2TRXchznR7-5H_9Xb73sodkIKTOfTRVxeAQ5UhtK6mWbHtj_Hl1QNjB-0HKpPU0nLE2G6O34agJEMFLyY5dC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-b-_Kmt8fF3YyrkwPuLG7cKyCf_uiJ8RPe-_3Ss83JuF_247t6DnQW1UtB0HTs6MYpatqUSB_aaxkSyJ51OrQt7MvjWTC2UmMTO7T2TRXchznR7-5H_9Xb73sodkIKTOfTRVxeAQ5UhtK6mWbHtj_Hl1QNjB-0HKpPU0nLE2G6O34agJEMFLyY5dC" width="180" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">My main project for this month was building a playground. We had a little mission trip in the begining of the month and put the structure up. Then each week since I would take another person to continue to work on it. Sarah and Sarah R. painted it last week and now there are just a few more details to finish. The slides are supposed to be delivered on Friday! While I was sleeping some nights in Tupanatinga to work on the playground, I scheduled our men’s study which is normally online. We had a good group of guys present as we study how to process life biblically. We are over halfway through it and I plan to continue it this month. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiksi265oTt1ixNLEb1LM7vYqtyA_lO3BURz0Mu4gF9W_2fufeV1Qk6wY_J0oWv_TKEd8I_CZBsCdY90ZWX4s3Zdo9Nd-N842oR8TgCIugzFfLjEypFWoX37a0-HV0apHtiW9SW4EZCEbtBtIB4zNyoTamxl1DctXJu7sT0kV12qpWZXMKglLr-CtAx" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2096" data-original-width="3724" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiksi265oTt1ixNLEb1LM7vYqtyA_lO3BURz0Mu4gF9W_2fufeV1Qk6wY_J0oWv_TKEd8I_CZBsCdY90ZWX4s3Zdo9Nd-N842oR8TgCIugzFfLjEypFWoX37a0-HV0apHtiW9SW4EZCEbtBtIB4zNyoTamxl1DctXJu7sT0kV12qpWZXMKglLr-CtAx" width="320" /></a></div><br />Sarah continues to grind out her dissertation as well as counseling several women and then leading a couple small groups. We have had conversations with people within our own church as well. On April 9 we are putting together a marriage workshop for about five hours. The prep for it is intense! Pray God uses this study in the life of the church to strengthen our family units.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnC4ZKAdfh7mt5eyXyC0GAXQDVACzMj2TFoXfGJtikvH2_nApq-BNwLNbW0bNPTCMFclmKtwBIw2ncBLp-qx_wVkzEmseWes2TM4NM9ZnwknFg-L-Iss9n9_MVbQnPyhxGpEHVHq0NTV4LTXPnvqmUXfB9Eo-QmBJ-ls_z_YnmxSFe_W2JYLnb7Kyv" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnC4ZKAdfh7mt5eyXyC0GAXQDVACzMj2TFoXfGJtikvH2_nApq-BNwLNbW0bNPTCMFclmKtwBIw2ncBLp-qx_wVkzEmseWes2TM4NM9ZnwknFg-L-Iss9n9_MVbQnPyhxGpEHVHq0NTV4LTXPnvqmUXfB9Eo-QmBJ-ls_z_YnmxSFe_W2JYLnb7Kyv" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Evie with her youth group and <br />leader (Sarah Rogers)</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Thanks for all your prayers and support!</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">All for HIS glory,</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">David, Sarah, my nursery volunteer/babysitter who is a bit help during all these studies and our friendly last born that is a play leader for all her friends</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhymqkMyd60DwUN70cgphuCshC27967s8jQ6hRhyoJWVMagI1CR8-Qv7Yc2kuCKLqoolGthT-r7eYV1jMJhA5MZsm7V6OdIDZA4j96Pp1UtwRduwMmPodzC1BNHCC2f0BfBXe3s2LTW8xvTGpbLgAltt2gFwKstruXiiDhl5-RaKpku0tHtupDeZYlJ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhymqkMyd60DwUN70cgphuCshC27967s8jQ6hRhyoJWVMagI1CR8-Qv7Yc2kuCKLqoolGthT-r7eYV1jMJhA5MZsm7V6OdIDZA4j96Pp1UtwRduwMmPodzC1BNHCC2f0BfBXe3s2LTW8xvTGpbLgAltt2gFwKstruXiiDhl5-RaKpku0tHtupDeZYlJ" width="180" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /><br /></span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-60744683529656101182022-03-01T18:10:00.000-05:002022-03-01T18:10:56.390-05:00Bits February<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; font-size: 12px;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEBHUz84i4fNCOXW3qbMtGc49CC0GNX5NnLWLvhVH5eSZbdJBfXS7vTeIerwDTHUhvS6KRAz8j7DXGUvYg6jhbR4QejwoVHP3DEZz8fU5r4E2jayksdaj5pyo1Ym_ALloPGyXcDBHxnd7ysXcg2zG4BYFy36Os4U9m7TEoXoDb-DcZEIZO6z2uiCXg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEBHUz84i4fNCOXW3qbMtGc49CC0GNX5NnLWLvhVH5eSZbdJBfXS7vTeIerwDTHUhvS6KRAz8j7DXGUvYg6jhbR4QejwoVHP3DEZz8fU5r4E2jayksdaj5pyo1Ym_ALloPGyXcDBHxnd7ysXcg2zG4BYFy36Os4U9m7TEoXoDb-DcZEIZO6z2uiCXg=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids pitching in painting</td></tr></tbody></table>Last week I started a Servant Leaders course called Processing Life Biblically with the men in Tupanatinga. During the month of February the Servant Leaders group has been going through it again online and it was a great opportunity to work through it with the group in Tupanatinga. The basic premise of the study is that God allows circumstances in our lives, both good and bad, to mold us into the character of Christ. The study shows how we can learn from what happens in our life. I have taken the course a couple times and taught it a couple times and it is always a good reminder of our need for growth.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">But it is also bad because it seems like God likes to give up to date illustrations to use. Last week’s theme was patience that He seemed to be teaching me. The last couple of days really worked on my ego and selfishness. I am not sure I can take 7-8 more weeks of this beating! haha.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAQQ2kuJlpG9WSP-0up29haBKBtjjMdFrViutbB0pwiLPChCSYzQgKXj8jKjSaysKXK7wN1tLRqdwavNZ2d1lZg6zDzfYrD3WGRLlBxPOPvoXt5hfFmB6rCd8c20ZYGldgyUPNoBTfEGh_Li1C5_PaMNSMAMR_J8SqhFkxInJdn3YDEsbITt3Gv-of=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAQQ2kuJlpG9WSP-0up29haBKBtjjMdFrViutbB0pwiLPChCSYzQgKXj8jKjSaysKXK7wN1tLRqdwavNZ2d1lZg6zDzfYrD3WGRLlBxPOPvoXt5hfFmB6rCd8c20ZYGldgyUPNoBTfEGh_Li1C5_PaMNSMAMR_J8SqhFkxInJdn3YDEsbITt3Gv-of=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Biblical Counseling Module</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">This month we were able to have another module; this time Biblical counseling with our new boss Randy Richner, who also taught a couple of Sarah’s modules for her Master’s. The course got a couple people interested in counseling and there are always opportunities for it. Especially when it comes to family life. Pray for our families in our churches! Living together can be hard but the Bible has answers! Sarah has been diligent in her courses as she dives deeper into how God’s Word can transform the heart and in how people can see that for themselves.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhca_p1TcA1_sReAaA2kLlmVb7lUJj_xYGIe5BjZDcWJJL5uYt2IjWEIEjHtmCMyu1tz4i3kKUxfP2TuuQ3oVBDapfM7Osd3ndluY0oQdQr8owIOUheYxEh5uVDiWG5EqpUfDARjfD522x6XRBSZuImbMv8axM1dsccC7PRa2YOdPAwKMjNV7W7hg5h=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhca_p1TcA1_sReAaA2kLlmVb7lUJj_xYGIe5BjZDcWJJL5uYt2IjWEIEjHtmCMyu1tz4i3kKUxfP2TuuQ3oVBDapfM7Osd3ndluY0oQdQr8owIOUheYxEh5uVDiWG5EqpUfDARjfD522x6XRBSZuImbMv8axM1dsccC7PRa2YOdPAwKMjNV7W7hg5h=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The youth kickoff luau</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Speaking of family, the girls are doing great. Evelyn takes all our training courses. This month three of us took a training for kid’s ministry. Evelyn is already helping out with nursery and does a great job. We always get great comments from adults in our lives about the girls. I would love for the girls to one day come back with us as missionaries as they would be great to work with!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYE1GGiQIWyvvHuz5diUcT4iYvP22IDO-b97jSlL-ZgsBlDLqd9FtSmXTRt1NSRSr5d1qjHzSUyM_xjxjpNtfkKZ0uSqWok00jvkYZl1j860gVL0oqmwZtzfn2r4PqydGDe9DlTyKKKMr0rz_qZNyl1lWbTihtLSzHhgSwinKpTtnFd6ogVqnf-OMq=s1600" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYE1GGiQIWyvvHuz5diUcT4iYvP22IDO-b97jSlL-ZgsBlDLqd9FtSmXTRt1NSRSr5d1qjHzSUyM_xjxjpNtfkKZ0uSqWok00jvkYZl1j860gVL0oqmwZtzfn2r4PqydGDe9DlTyKKKMr0rz_qZNyl1lWbTihtLSzHhgSwinKpTtnFd6ogVqnf-OMq=s320" width="180" /></a></div><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The last couple of days I have been in Tupanatinga working on a park for the kids just like we have in Arcoverde. We have a lot to do to get the church ready. I am planning on painting and being the main person on organizing the park. We got a good dent in it today. I plan on going on Monday afternoons for the next few weeks, doing that study Monday night; working during the day on Tuesday and then coming back. Please pray that we can get the building done and usable maybe even this month! (then we will still continue on to the second phase of the project).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><br /><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">My brother Philip was here for two and a half weeks and we had a great time with him.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We did a few hikes in some of the natural beauty points of interest around us. We got a little taste of what it is like being around family as we are realizing how close our furlough is (August) and it seems to be affecting us a little as that date approaches (or as we realize how long we have been going hard in ministry in a foreign country since having a good break). Pray for our steadfastness as well as preparing the different ministries for our absence.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisDK-5lMEySxngnajYWksPkPKo5Kv0Y9DUtDRrpgXhH0PEvY_Lw6f7AvvQbNqV8JJCyNuPcm4-77yZrd-5RZrGk-SiLS0z9BTy9qJgm7GPI5-oM79q8Wf61vKIJJfm6-LVQt_nKbdFKSbw_QJvrCsVCgr1bSZS473LYEitskzoDggRN14daUtFS2KJ=s3088" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisDK-5lMEySxngnajYWksPkPKo5Kv0Y9DUtDRrpgXhH0PEvY_Lw6f7AvvQbNqV8JJCyNuPcm4-77yZrd-5RZrGk-SiLS0z9BTy9qJgm7GPI5-oM79q8Wf61vKIJJfm6-LVQt_nKbdFKSbw_QJvrCsVCgr1bSZS473LYEitskzoDggRN14daUtFS2KJ=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />Philip and the family in Catimbau</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFRvOufTWdUZU8MT4hrl--VKBQtR48o3Qp4OWcTER9o2tmwdbr9FWQXbvpGJgth3oBU_j2y7Qs7r-A3vX0oNCf-cKbSfLuulSWIi51DyYPMb5SFAWL3ynDw3amy55LCBih20PiMAdQE3Uvve1mdxsJckl3Vu7B5YaKDQFxMyThBTDzvxHEo_oNMwUj=s1600" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFRvOufTWdUZU8MT4hrl--VKBQtR48o3Qp4OWcTER9o2tmwdbr9FWQXbvpGJgth3oBU_j2y7Qs7r-A3vX0oNCf-cKbSfLuulSWIi51DyYPMb5SFAWL3ynDw3amy55LCBih20PiMAdQE3Uvve1mdxsJckl3Vu7B5YaKDQFxMyThBTDzvxHEo_oNMwUj=s320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Matheus and Evie wearing the same camp shirt</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space">Thanks for your prayers!</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space">All for HIS glory,</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space">David, Sarah my long fish doing swimming lessons and my English curriculum designer (yes, Anna Claire developed her own english lessons so she can teach a friend)</span></span></p>David and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.com0