Bits October 2024

We started off the month with a Biblical Counseling module taught by our regional administrators of Brazil, Randy, and Cindy Richner. He also effectively taught some of Sarah’s master’s classes. He went over several topics, such as marriage, trials, suffering, and how to be an effective counselor. Pray for wisdom for us as we decide on next year’s modules! 

The following week was kid’s day on Saturday. The Arcoverde church puts on an event each year; this year we had a lot of volunteers. Evelyn was up front leading music, jumping, and dancing away after which she led a group of kids around to different activities. David ended up with a virus and he and Sarah had to be substituted! 

The following weekend Sarah took a discipleship group to the beach. They had a great time getting to know each other more and bonding as a group. The trip was a reward for reading the book “Pride to Humility.” David sent the challenge to the discipleship groups and Sarah’s 3 groups all read it within a couple of days of the challenge. For more lessons on positive peer pressure, talk to Sarah. We are big believers in good books! 

A couple of days after Sarah returned, I (David) flew to the US to hang out with my brothers for a weekend. They annually get together to hike, and do different activities, but mainly talk. I only get to go when I am in the states every few years, but this year I was encouraged to go after a conversation we had regarding things we miss out on in being missionaries. It ended up working out and we had a good time. 

Next week we should finish Old Testament Survey in Tupanatinga. We go on Thursdays usually and this has seemed to work for our local church leadership training. There is so much to do and I am excited about a time to slowly make it through the material we have available. 

We have been blessed so much by friend’s and family’s giving, enough so that is has been a while since we have made any financial requests on this email. Thank you for those gifts to ABWE that allow us to live and minister in Brasil (or wherever we are). 

All for HIS glory,

David, Sarah, and our hardworking girls, whether it is teaching English or making play vending machines or different types of art.