BZeal | Zeal for God's house http://randalmatheny.com/ [You received this email as a subscriber of the Brazil list at associate.com. See unsub information at end.] TRAVELS, TEACHING AND TRANSITION by J. Randal Matheny My US trip for the May Missionary Retreat at Maywood Christian Camp, Hamilton, Ala., was a blessing. I pray that I also left a blessing, in the time shared with others and the lesson I gave Friday, May 2. Information about the trip and my wanderings in the US can be accessed here: http://randalmatheny.com/2008/05/17/in-us-retreat-missions-friends-family/ Besides numerous links on the story above, there is also a pdf of the retreat speeches that can be downloaded. As mentioned in the link above, our brother and long- time friend, JC Enlow, had invited me to assume the work of 21st Century Global Missions. In spite of its attractions, we don't feel like this is our moment to leave our work and the country of Brazil. Gory details of my flights to and fro Brazil can be read here: http://randalmatheny.com/2008/04/30/from-brazil-to-usa/ http://randalmatheny.com/2008/05/19/travel-notes-on-return-flight/ Read also the translated text of my article, "The Brazilian Church in the Last 20 Years." http://brotherhoodnews.com/2008/05/20/brazilian-church-in-20-years/ The article was written by invitation on the 20th anniversary of a neighboring congregation's church bulletin. http://randalmatheny.com/2008/05/20/mistakes-and-successes-of-the-brazilian-church/ The SJC church is searching for a new meeting place, after deciding to give up the building it has been renting for the last five years. http://randalmatheny.com/2008/05/17/meanwhile-in-sjc/ ----- BZeal rejoices in the progress of the gospel in Brazil. Please share this email with friends. You can read these and other stories online at http://randalmatheny.com/ Add your comments, prayers, and suggestions, too!