Jump Start

Pastor Ricardo has a gift for pulling people and resources together to make things work. Construction is not fully done, but we are making do. We don't have any tables, but have put a board on top of the water tank to create a place for the children to write on. Last week, he visited and partnered with NGOs and schools to sign up over 40 children for Living Stones, and we have now began.

Working with Dilma (in charge of education/tutorial) Luizinho (in charge of sports and recreational education) and Cassie/Rachel (in charge of English and information), Pastor Ricardo (in charge of Bible/character education) has also implemented the soup program for Tuesdays and Thursdays, and is hoping to start providing at least a snack every day for the children. If you would like to partner with us by supporting a child from Lagoa, please go to http://www.wribrazil.com/foundationbuilder

Bubble gum bubble contest to break the ice in English class

This boy said his name was Ricardo. His name isn't Ricardo, but his nickname is Ja. Ja/Ricardo has been involved in some gang troubles. Lagoa is a very violent town, with three main gangs. Violence has increased recently as two gangs are working together to attach the other one. In church recently, Ja/Ricardo was worshiping, when two men came to kill him. He literally hopped over the church wall (thank goodness construction wasn't finished) and was able to get to safety. Please keep this town in your prayers.