Youth Service News

The youth service was supposed to start at 8:30 at the Charneca Church. But it did not start until 9:00 because we were delayed in traffic; and we had the speaker, Steven Owsley, with us. Urban ministry has its challenges and one of them is definitely getting from place to place. The traffic is typical for any large city, although the frequent roundabouts help the flow.

About the meeting, Nancy commented that it was spirit-filled, well-planned, and perfectly executed. We all were surprised by how many of the young people participated in the service with so much expertise. One led the service; several danced with the music; a skit, The Prodigal Daughter, showed the father's love. Veronica was prepared to give a testimony at the end of the service, and we were all moved to see how her prepared words perfectly synced with the message of this skit. Thank you for your prayers which empower us to be united in the spirit in this way.

Young adults leading the worship time

  One of the young men who appeared to be quiet and reserved did a rap song and dance with one of the girls. It was amazing to see him perform joyfully, alive in the spirit. Another one of the young men, Matthew, who had played the guitar at the teen cell group commented to Sherry that he had come to listen and learn not to participate in the music. A sweet spirit permeated the service. Steven preached without an interpreter. We couldn't understand the message, but we could see the response from the crowd. All eyes and ears were attentive, and several responded to the message by coming forward to pray for God to help them in one of three relationships: God, Bible, or others.

Eduardo praying for Steven before he spoke.

After the service, snacks were sold to raise funds for the mission trip that the Portugal church is sponsoring. 14 people will be traveling to Greece in October including three couples from Brazil for this musical journey with the Free Methodist singing group, Shekinah,