This month was filled with joyful fellowship as we hosted churches, prayer groups, and missionaries, creating many opportunities for worship, rest, and encouragement.
This month brought both encouragement and deep sorrow, reminding us of God’s faithfulness even in difficult seasons. We are grateful for the prayers, support, and opportunities to serve as we continue ministering to our family and others.
Guta completed a fruitful mission trip to Bahia before traveling to São Paulo due to our niece Juliana’s critical medical emergency, while Jim remained home working on needed repairs.
Spring arrived as projects advanced; we hosted Pastors Julio & Sandra, joined Dia do Gaúcho with our church, and held a Tea Party for pastors’ wives (Jer. 1:4–11), honoring a 13-year missionary.
Building, Serving, Connecting - August at Sitio Shalom...
Fellowship, Faith, and Fruitfulness – July at Sitio Shalom...
In June, we continued nonprofit development, ministered to the grieving and the sick, hosted a missionary in need of rest, strengthened local pastors, and made key improvements to the ministry property.
From U.S. ministry and training to jury duty, family time, and a funeral back in Brazil—all in one impactful May........