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book of acts church- brazil
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> Dear Friends and Supporters in Missions:
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> Greetings to you all in the lovely name of Jesus! I am very excited to report to you the wonderful works of God. God truly has His hand in Brazil and the fruit of many prayers and sacrifices are yielding great things in this country. I am so thankful that the Lord has called many men and women to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Brazil. Where would I be without the love, prayers, and sacrifice of those before me? Praise God for those who have obeyed the call of God.
> I know that through the prayers and sacrifices of many, we can advance the Kingdom of God here in Brazil. There are many pressing needs here in Campinas and around Brazil. I would like to share with you these needs. Together, and with God we can make a way.
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> 1. We need $4,000 to complete the electricity. We have managed to pay one-third of the $6,000 and only $4,000 remains.
> 2. The reconstruction of the church in the far north city of Belem needs $2,500 to be completed.
> 3. The church in Aracas needs $2,500 to finish the pastoral house.
> 4. The new church in Ceara needs at least $1,000 for more bricks and cement.
> 5. The church in Pucamp needs $1,000 to finish the tiny house where the pastor is living.
> 6. The tabernacle on our campgrounds here in Campinas needs glass for the windows. The cost to put windows in is $4,200, there are 21 windows at $200 a window.
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> Our needs here in Brazil seem many and the cost great but with God nothing is impossible. With faithful supporters and the sacrificial giving from many of our friends in the States we can meet the needs. I know not all can give but everyone can pray that these needs would be met. Anything helps and the more that our friends in the States give, the less I will have to travel around in the States trying to raise the money. My presence here is needed so greatly, our people here need to be reached.
> I would like to thank Brother Caleb Adams in Memphis, TN from Christian Life Tabernacle who gave us the money for the roof and benches that the church in Sao Luiz needed. The church in Sao Joao Baptista da Gloria was destroyed by a tornado and needed $2,500 to rebuild. I am excited to report that the ministers from the North-East Brazil Convention raised the money to rebuild that church.
> Brazil is in flames. We just finished our North-East Brazil convention where we baptized 15 and over 50 people received the Holy Ghost. God poured out His Spirit in a mighty way and many new souls were won in that conference! There were nearly 100 ministers that attended the convention. Praise God that He is calling many to be preachers and teachers of this wonderful Gospel.
> We opened a new daughter-work in the state of Pernambuco. We baptized a Trinity pastor in the city Itabaina, state of Sergipe, praise God! We have dedicated several new works in the state of Alagoas. Brother Ryan Thompson has stated to build his campground, like the one in Campinas but smaller, in the state of Alagoas, in the city of Ariparica. In July my brother, Arlei, and his family are moving to the state of Maranhao. They have already started building the campground in that state as well. There is a Trinity pastor who received the revelation of the Oneness and wants to be baptized also in that state! We have baptized at least 20 people here in Campinas!
> Our campground in Campinas is looking very good. We finished the dorms we were building. The cement in front of the dorms was poured and now all that remains is the painting. We purchased bunk beds for the rooms, four beds in each room. We are putting electricity on the grounds. It is very expensive but it will be worth the expense. We are still working on the kitchen. It still needs money to complete but it is in the making. The parking lot in front of the tabernacle has been leveled and awaits finishing. The roof for the tabernacle is being built and the windows need glass. We are planning on having our first meeting on July 20th through the 22nd . God has brought the work this far and I am confident in Him that our needs will be met for the campground.
> God is our provider. Everyday His hands are keeping us, watching us, and protecting us. I know His hand is upon the work in Brazil, many people are coming to know the Truth. People who used to worship other gods, worship the devil are now faithful followers of God. God has the power to change, intervene, and provide the way. I have faith in the mighty power of Jesus Christ that our needs here will be met and the work of His cross will be carried forward. To God be all the Glory, Amen.
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> Because of Calvary,
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> Rev. Raul Jr., Sister Michele, and Julia Alvear
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