Tow Trucks/Pizza/Math115

This week has flown! Today we got our car back! I am so glad to not have to walk all over town anymore!!!

On Monday night we had quite an adventure. We were on our way to Pizza Hut with 3 of Alana’s friends to celebrate Alana’s b-day. We were driving through centro and suddenly the clutch in our car went out. After we finally got the car pulled into an empty parking lot, my parents sent the 5 of us to get a taxi back to the church. It took some finagling since the taxi cars were not supposed to take more than 4 passengers, but we finally did make it to the church. My parents stayed with the car until the tow truck came. It was quite an escapade. Once we got back to the church our friend was able to get her car and take us to another pizza place nearby. We had stroganoff, chicken and caturipy, bacon/onion/sausage, and ham with cheddar…now you see why Pizza Hut is such a treat? :))

In other news, I have successfully completed my Math 115 course. I got a 95.5% on my final exam—I am sooooooo excited!!! Thanks, dad, for your help throughout the course!

Alana Turns 20

Today is my sister's birthday. Happy Birthday Alana! I love you very much!!!

Amazon

Many people ask us, “Does it get cold in Brazil?” YES! In fact it is winter now in Brazil and our brick house, equipped with tiled flooring, is freezing! We have no central heating system in our home, the church, or any other place of business. This Saturday it is supposed to get down to freezing. Oh my. As a result of the weather (I suppose), the Weber family has been fighting colds and flues this week. Maybe we should take a trip to the Amazon to get warmed up? I dunno… :)) Here are some pictures from my dad’s recent trip to Manaus, or the Amazon.

Choir Tour

On Saturday night our choir sang at a home missions church in Caiuba, a city 2 hours from ours in the interior of our state. We took a bus up, telling jokes and singing songs the whole way.

When we arrived we were greeted by the pastor’s family who had snacks prepared for us. I soon got my camera out and began taking pictures (I wish it had been light outside). The church building was a very charming wood building surrounded by palm trees. I loved it! I felt like a missionary! :)) (It was really hot there too!)

While I was wondering around with my camera, our music team set up their instruments and sound boxes. The church in Caiuba has no instruments or musicians, you see. I also talked to several of the church members, who are all very precious people.

We had a powerful move of the Holy Ghost in our service. The choir brought the house down—they did soooooo good!!! Then my dad preached a message entitled Pao Fresco. A man named Paulo got the Holy Ghost for the first time and several people were in the altar just crying and seeking God.

Please remember to pray for the church in Caiuba and for their pastor, a great man of God, João Pereira and his family. Just 5 months ago the Pereiras took the challenge of building up the work in Caiuba. Our church is supporting their endeavor. There is revival in Caiuba!

After service, we went to Carlinhos Lanchonete, a little restaurant owned by one of the church members. We all had hamburgers—not hamburgers like you would imagine. It was bacon, sausage, heart of palm, corn, and mayonnaise in a bun. Well, it was very flavorful! :))

We made it home around 2 AM.

On The Bus

Alana, Andrea, Noeli, Me, Janeide

Me, Daniella

Sunday School Room

Me and Jhully

In The Jungle :))

The Church of Caiuba

Inside

Song Service

Song Service

Choir

My dad and the pastor

My Mom

I made a friend

Me and the pastor's daughter

Me and the pastor's wife

Carlinhos Lanchonete

In the kitchen

Eduardo and Paulo

Henrique and Michel sharing their hamburger