Sharing the Gospel is foundational on all mission trips. Meeting the physical needs of the people builds relationships. But as a reminder, physical aid is only temporary because our bodies are temporary. Meeting the spiritual needs of the people by leading them to Jesus Christ is eternal.
A GEM construction project priority is to finish the the Farm of Encouragement Mission Volunteer and Ministry Center. As you can see, we are well into the project and completion is right around the corner with your help! Take a look at our needs for this project and pray about an area the Lord would have you bless and be blessed.
The Paraguay River borders Brazil and Bolivia. The Pantavida Riverboat is used to take mission teams along the river and minister to the people living in these areas.
This class is designed to help you pronounce the Portuguese language. Attention is given to the phonetics of the language so that you can more correctly read phrases and words from dictionaries, tracts, or guidebooks. Mission groups will learn phrases and vocabulary helpful to their particular mission. As the name suggests, it is challenging work and participants should come prepared to concentrate, practice, take notes, and laugh at themselves! Course length can be adjusted as needed.
Wanda King has worked in Brazil and with Brazilians for over 18 years. While with the International Mission Board, she served as a Portuguese proficiency evaluator for other missionaries.
"Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source."
Romans 8:5a
"Those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires."
I Thessalonians 5:11
"Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."
Colossians 3:16
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God."
Colossians 3:12-13
"Therefore, as God's chosen people,holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
Psalm 21:13
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."
Dueteronomy 6:5
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."
