BZeal -- Zeal for God's house http://randalmatheny.com/doku.php?id=brazil [You received this email as a subscriber of the Brazil list at associate.com. See unsub information at end.] BZeal Weekly 74 PARTICIPATE IN 'THIS WE BELIEVE' COURSE by Artur Barbosa NOTE: Artur Barbosa, evangelist working with the Cajazeiras church, sent me the following message to be translated into English for those interested in our recent trip to the city of Salvador March 16-18. I taught the course "This We Believe" in the Cajazeiras congregation. The original text may be consulted here: http://randalmatheny.com/doku.php?id=brazil:cajazeiras2007 Translation of his text follows. We would like to show our deep appreciation to our brother Randal, who has taken great pains to strengthen the church of God in Brazil. We are a newly established congregation, with about 32 brethren, located in a suburb of Salvador (Bahia). We had the honor of hosting Randal in our neighborhood, visiting the humble homes of our brethren and proving a bit of their love and care. Strengthening the Church: In a confused religious world, Randal has given intensive courses in recent years, with high-quality teaching material, about the importance of keeping ourselves faithful to Scripture and battling in order to make this our reality. This was our plea for help, and we had the pleasure of more than 74 brethren participating in the "This We Believe" course. After evaluating the study's impact, we registered the brethren's general euphoria, and they are anxious for another visit from this beloved brother. It's inevitable feeling that the seed must sprout, grow, and bear fruit. But only those will remain firm who are well rooted. And only by profoundly knowing the word of God will we be able to do this. Through Randal's work we are more attentive to the true will of God. May God our Father continue to give him strength, will, and resources to continue this worthy work. --- In an email written March 17, Artur noted: "I already spoke of the importance of your trip and the intensive course for us. The church was motivated, and I have just returned from the house of the lady and her daughter I mentioned. They have decided to be baptized tomorrow. May God continue blessing us, for I already set up studies with six more people in that family. You're part of this victory of the Lord!" Pictures of the trip to Salvador and Cajazeiras: fotos.randal.fastmail.fm/eventos/cajazeiras2007/ ----- BZeal rejoices in the progress of the gospel in Brazil and around the world. Please share this email with friends. You can read these and other stories online at http://randalmatheny.com/doku.php?id=brazil Add your comments, prayers, and suggestions, too!