Well, tomorrow we head south, a long ways south, to be with our friends from South America. They are having their NYC this week, with young leaders in the church from almost every country in South America. I'm sure this will be another one of those life-altering experiences, again. I will do my best to keep you informed on our trip as we journey.
Tomorrow morning we head to Indianapolis, fly to Atlanta, and then fly through the night to Sao Paulo, where we will be picked up and taken to the city of Campinas, just north of Sao Paulo and the coast. Campinas Central is the host church, with my friends Alex Fonseca and Flavio Valvassoura serving as the hosts, and Alexandre DeSilva directing it with his staff. We'll be recovering on Monday, and everyone begins to arrive on Tuesday, with the event kicking off Wednesday afternoon. Whenever I have the privilege of being with our brothers and sisters around the globe, my prayer is that their passion will rub off on Terry and I.
God is there, and even now preparing us for what we will encounter through the general services, plenary sessions, workshops, service projects, and the making of many new friends. I'll let you know some time on Monday how everything is with us, if possible. We'll be taking a lot of pics, hoping to keep you as up to date with our experience as possible.
This is also an exciting time for Terry, as she will be going to introduce some women there to Mary Kay, something she enjoys, and loves sharing with other women what this incredible company has done for us over the years. Should be a fun, challenging week for her as well.
We will be staying with Alex and Toni, and Terry is planning some fun stuff with their two daughters. She has definitely fit into the role of Gigi, with no respecter of person.
We're very excited about this trip, going somewhere neither of us has been before, and blessed to be able to do it together. I'll talk with you soon.
2 comments:
Mark - So excited that you and Terry will be making this trip together. I will be praying for every aspect of this special time for you both that the Lord will protect and also show you His Kingdom through the new friends you will make S. America.
If you happen to run into Steve & Debbie Hofferbert (in Campinas) tell them "hello" for us. They are long time friends of ours, now working as missionaries at the University down there. Emilee went with the First Church team back last August (mission trip) and was able to spend some time with them then - such a great couple!
Blessings on you!
Denise
plus, mom will be able to brush up on her spanish...or do they speak portugese? at any rate...wish i was there!
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