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The last of our long run of Bible institute students from the church in Sobradinho has graduated - Adrielly Santos.  She is on the far right in a yellow dress.  Pray as she considers what God would have of her for the new phase of her life. If you would like to have a PDF copy of this letter for your church missions bulletin board, just send me a message or comment on this post.

Adrielly is our last from our crop of Bible school students.  She will finish up at the Peniel Bible Institute at the end of the year.  Pray as she considers how God can use her in missions. Byron and I really like the fact that the Bible course of the Ethnos 360 New Tribes school includes practical work along with study of God's Word.  Each student has assigned duties in the afternoon.   You can read Adrielly's letter below.

Byron and I continue to praise the Lord for the young people from Sobradinho that have gone to the Peniel Bible Institute.  Each one has returned well-trained in all aspects of ministry and missions. Adrielly Santos may be the last of the bumper crop that God gave.  We pray for more men and women to be called to study and serve.  And we look forward to Adrielly's return to assist us in the work later this year. This letter is available in PDF format.  If you would like to have a copy for your church bulletin board, send a message or comment on this post.

Adrielly is the last of our fine crop of Bible school students.  She is starting classes this week for her final year.  We are so proud of her work ethic and good study habits.   We can hardly wait for her to return to our region to assist in ministry.  She has a real heart for God and for missions.  

  Clarinha and Carlinhos Adrielly Santos If you would like a digital copy of this letter in PDF, send a message or comment below.

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  In the wee hours of the morning on December 1, 2023 Byron and I left the land of goats and no rain to head down to state of Minas Gerais where all the fields are green. The reason for our trip was to attend the graduation ceremonies at the Peniel Bible Institute where young people from Sobradinho have been studying over the past few years.   The weekend was full of joy and excitement to participate in this important moment. Pedro Henrique, Bruno and Maria Luiza finished the three year course with flying colors and much applause.  I was given the honor to accompany Pedro as a representative of his family.  Little baby Samuel was carried by Bruno as he and Maria Luiza walked in together.  It was a moment I will not long forget. One of the guest speakers had each graduate stand with their Bibles in hand to hear his charge.  He promptly asked each one to raise the Word of God with their arms outstretched.  As he spoke, of course, arms began to sag. ...

  Today begins the use of a new number - 58!  Hope I can remember it!  I had a hard time piping up with 57 all during the past year.  Just couldn't seem to remember.  But here we are. My mother was out shopping when she felt it was time to go to the hospital, and I like to shop!  She ate a tuna fish sandwich if I'm not mistaken before she went to the hospital, I like tuna fish!  That story may have been before my brother was born. My mother loves the Lord and enjoyed many years of telling children about Jesus.  I like that, too! I'm glad my birthday fell on a Monday.  It's my day "off" from our missionary-ing.  Today I plan on a simple lunch and tackling some much needed laundry.  But I woke up early with a desire to write just a little.   As a girl I knew that being a missionary was my life's call.  I've done so many different types of work since coming to Brazil.  What I'm doing now is what I had always envisio...

  Sammy, Luiza & Bruno All the Instituto Bíblico Peniel students are enjoying a break this week between quarters.  So it's a good time to catch up on sleep, reading and news.  Baby Samuel is seven months old now and keeps Bruno and Luiza on their toes. Both parents are students and are thankful for the on-site nursery that helps Luiza stay in school and for the assistance of many willing arms. All three are well physically and excited about finishing school in early December. Pray as they consider where God wants them for future ministry. Adrielly, our newest student from Sobradinho, is doing well.  She had worked to pay for her first semester of school.  This fall we started helping with funds from you all that were sent earlier this year.  She had some real homesickness after going in January, but is doing great and enjoys all her classes about the Bible. Adrielly Clarinha Please pray for Clarinha as she has had some health problems over the pas...

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Felipe, Clarinha and Paola

 

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  It's the beginning of the second semester already.  Now I am more used to the routine.  In this first module, I learned about the part two of the panorama that runs from Romans to Revelation. I also had Portuguese 2, a very important subject.  If you manage your language well, you will be able to speak and communicate the message of the good news of the Gospel.  I also had Hermeneutics this time, the study of the word of God, How to study with a method called OIA (observe, interpret and apply) was the best subject for me in this first module of the second semester.  I also enjoyed a great study of various sects and heresies. My practical work assignments in the afternoon are amazing. Painting, sweeping, cooking, cleaning, all my jobs are amazing and have taught me much, especially those in which I was less involved previously.  We have leisure time on Tuesday afternoons, which is usually time for soccer. Unfortunately, I broke my foot about a week ag...

Hi, here at Peniel, this second semester has been very fruitful. This time I managed to organize my time better.  I made an agenda, and I am dedicating myself more to my subjects, and I am managing to do other studies as well, which are both personal and topics in which I am interested. The place I most like to stay is the library because I know that one day I will no longer have the opportunity to be here studying and having access to this range of information and books. God has been supplying monthly school bill needs, although I am not receiving many extra funds for personal needs.   I'm looking forward to my wedding that will be in December.  I cannot fail to comment on that!  It is very important for all to have an idea of what is to come for me, which is a family that wants to surrender to God to take the Gospel to others. Thank you so much for your prayers, and may God bless each one of you.