Dear Praying Friends,
The song, “What A Day That Will Be” has been on my mind lately as we have had to say goodbye to some very beloved people in our lives, both in the US and here in Brazil this year. In January, we lost one of our greatest prayer warriors and supporters that we have ever had in our ministry. Jim Peebles joined his wife in glory and was able to meet so many of those folks he had a part in helping through his building of two of our churches in the Amazon. It hurts us to feel the absence of his prayers for us, but we know he would not trade Heaven for this earth. We also lost a friend at our church here in Lages this week. Darci caught COVID-19 and it took her down very quickly. I was able to preach a funeral message to her loved ones as I stood on some old wooden pallets outside the back door of the Crematorium. My heart was heavy as her family just stood around afterwards staring at the casket in the doorway, until finally the men rolled her casket off towards the conveyor belt. Things here are done so differently and quickly. I often say I have preached more funerals than anything else, but it never gets any easier. How thankful I am for salvation and that day that is coming - that glorious day when no more tears will dim our eyes. Pray for us and pray for our people as we minister and keep pointing them to Jesus! Our church began meeting back in person last month for weekly services. We are still looking for a building or property so that we can have a permanent spot, but for now we are meeting at an upstairs apartment beside the hospital on Sundays and then in different member’s houses on Thursdays. Everyone is faithful and we praise God for keeping our small congregation motivated for the purpose of the Gospel. I have experienced some health issues but even that has not stopped us from meeting weekly together to sing to our Savior and study His Word. I praise God for His goodness! Brazil, mostly the northern region, is a hot spot for the new strain of Covid-19. I ask that you be in MUCH prayer for the churches and ministries there. Our desire is to travel to Beruri in the Amazon for a Soul Winning Conference this year. There are so many that need to be reached! Pray that this virus comes to an end and that people who need to hear about the Lord will be told about Him before it is too late. Sheri and I continue to give away Bibles and studies at every chance we can. It seems the more we give away, the more people ask for them. Pray for our health and safety during these times. We want to work until Jesus comes and reach as many as we can. Thank you for your care and faithful prayers. We absolutely could not do this without you. In the Service of the Savior, Mark and Sheri Edwards
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Ministry UpdatesFrom the Edwards Family in Lages-SC, Brazil Archives
March 2024
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