30/04/08

We had a great weekend of ministry. 
On the Saturday we took part in a Youth event with about 150 young people present. 
The aim was for 3 well known guitarists and a Rap artist in Brasil to answer questions on what styles of music is acceptable for a Christian to listen to?
We finished off the evening and the Youth pastor thanked us for bringing the evening together in a Spiritual way.  The other artists were very good, humble guys and all commited Christians.  One a famous rock guitarist and two were in a more jazz/Brasilian style.  The Rap guy was excellent too!  We all got on very well and enjoyed each others varied styles. 
It was a real priviledge to be able to touch young peoples lives with something that each of us as artists believe very strongly in.  ( Music in and of itself is not evil, it only becomes so when artists misuse what God created for good! )

Sunday evening was a real anointed time of ministry at an Assembly of God church with more than 1500 in the congregation.  The orchestra or choir were bigger than many UK churches.  It was such a blessing for us to sing, speak and hear many, many people crying out to the Lord as He was touching them with His presence....
There was a real bond of love and respect between us and the leaders, who have said we are welcome to minister in the church anytime we are around. 

"Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is unity" 

We were so touched by the love and fellowship we experienced with like minded believers that we can't wait to able to be with them all again.  Please pray for them as they continue in their plan to building a new church that will seat 10,000 within the next 5 years!  WOW, God sure is good!


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22/04/08

Well, we are here in Brasil arrived last Wed at 5.30 am.
Man were we tired! 3 flights in 24 hours not our idea of fun!

Ministry here is going well and we spoke and sang Sunday morning and evening.
In the morning we were in a Baptist church and by the end of the service many people were crying including the pastor who thanked us from the platform for bringing a refreshing to the church in a way they have not experienced for a very long time.
Another one of those amazing Holy Spirit mornings,  WOW is a good word for it!
In the evening we were in a favela church and afterwards the worship team asked if we would take time to teach them in the coming weeks.

We said Yes, of course...  You know us?  :)

Well, beter go for now.

We will stay in touch as the internet allows...
Be blessed
Much love

Steve & Jan
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Jan and Steve will be in Sao Paulo. Brazil - 14th April - 26th June 08

- Week one is learning about the culture and some basics of Portuguese.
- Share our testimony in many Churches, including sing and minister through song.
- Work with the Gypsy people where they live and teach the alphabet and crafts.
- To work with special needs Children of different ages.
- To work in the 'PEPE' Programme which is for Pre school children.
- Teach 'Friendship Evangelism' to believers.
- Teach and lead 'Worship'.
- Be flexible and ready to share the love of Jesus wherever possible.