The Word FM Missions Trip:
Sao Paulo

 

The kids of Compassion

Worship leader Christopher Wright learns new songs from the Compassion teachers

Team member Mat works on laying a new brick wall


Team leader Allan Glass warns Wendy to watch for flying debris

The Compassion site

Brazil's favorite sport--soccer. Our team members couldn't keep up!

Enjoying the WONDERFUL Brazilian food

Craft time!

The children really enjoy singing!

Nadine reads the children a story while Renata (pronounced "Henata") interprets


Brooke and Bonnie pose with the Compassion teachers

Mat finishes the wall on day 2

Bonnie and Linda cuddle up with the children of Compassion

No matter where you go, kids will be kids 


Mat and Brooke wash tools


 

Ariri

Dave and Emily enjoying the boat ride into the fishing village of Ariri.


The mission team eagerly anticipating our arrival in Ariri.

Our early-morning wake-up call.


Christopher helps the children of Ariri with their craft.

Wendy holds up the wall.


The work site in Ariri

Watching the ever-popular “football” (soccer) game.

Wendy with her new friend Gabriella



The 2 Bens surrounded by their entourage--they're popular with the ladies

Brenda and Wendy play with the kids--watch out!

Melanie helps cut wood for the ceiling

Dave Baker prays for the morning's service

Ken passes out bread for communion (they let him help since he's an elder at his church)


Brandon shares his testimony in church

Peeking in on Sunday School

Sister-hood during the after-worship worship time

Christopher Wright trys to figure out what in the world that guy is playing!

The project leader's daughter and pastor's son enjoy the view at the lake

The Sao Paulo skyline

Dave and Emily hanging out at the bonsai tree

The church in historic Sao Paulo that was the site of the original settlement

A monument to the Brazilian independence

The garden outside the Theater

The view from the mountain overlooking Ariri and the inland waterways.

   
The village of Ariri.

Emily steers the boat—and the captain jumps overboard.


Brandon’s new friend.


The mission team savoring the chilly Brazilian beach.


Sunrise over the inland waterways on our way home.