Celebration at the Chácara

Some of you may have read the previous blog I did on the Chácara. Two Sundays ago our church family went back for a celebration worship service. It was a blessing to all who went. Paul Morrow lead us in worship and centered our minds on the Psalms. Our brother, Silvio, gave us a lesson on "being united, together."

We spent a lot of time in fellowship with the young men who are rehabilitating at the Chácara. I think it was encouraging for not just them, but for our church family as well.

The Spirit really had us raising our voices - note Carys Blume covering her ears!

Our brother, Paulo Renato, shares a word. Paulo spent 2 and a half years recovering from alcohol addiction at the Chácara.

Some of the young men at the Chácara formed a choir. They did a good job singing for us.

At the end of our time of celebration we ate hamburgers together. There is nothing like fellowship over a burger. Good times!

Praying over our meal...

Fellowshipping around the pond.

This coming June (1st through 8th) a campaign group from Texas A&M (Aggies for Christ) will be with us. Right now it looks like we will spend at least some of their time here working at the Chácara. It is possible that they may help to build a new structure for some of the men to sleep in. The structure will most likely be concrete or brick since there is such a problem with termites. We will need to raise some money to pay for materials. If you have any interest in helping with that effort by giving a financial gift, please contact me.