
Just a fun way to start the article by asking, "what do Brazilians look like exactly? How do they sound?" While visiting a church in the interior of São Paulo state, I asked the assembled Bible study group to self-introduce themselves. What's your name and who is your neighbor? Let's watch.
On the home front, I would very much appreciate your prayers as February begins a period of Missions Awareness. The missions challenges speaking cycle will take me to various churches in southern California.

Feb 11 West Los Angeles Holiness
Feb 18 True Light Presbyterian, Alhambra
Feb 25 San Diego Japanese Christian
Mar 4 Crossroads Community, Mission Viejo
Mar 11 Victory Fellowship, Torrance
Mar 18 Crossway Church, Pacoima
Please also pray for God's direction and for open doors as I consider a summer missions preparatory trip in early April.
Blessings to you!
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