Friday, November 18, 2005
Nov 15 Igreja Batista Palavra Viva, Florianópolis - Missions Conference
Through Rudi, one of his students, Andrew had been asked to preach at the mission's conference of this large neo-pentecostal church, over on the mainland. The event was a joy to attend. The style was not easy for us - very noisy and emotional, but the content was a very pleasant surprise. Unlike many, theoretically more "sound", churches, we found it easy to say Amen to practically everything at Palavra Viva. Thought had gone into every part.
The church is, by its own acount, in a state of reform/transition, with a great desire to get back to the basics of the Christian faith, and especialy to the Bible. It is a privilege to be seen as someone to whom they can look for help in this. A privilege and a responsibility.
Through Rudi, one of his students, Andrew had been asked to preach at the mission's conference of this large neo-pentecostal church, over on the mainland. The event was a joy to attend. The style was not easy for us - very noisy and emotional, but the content was a very pleasant surprise. Unlike many, theoretically more "sound", churches, we found it easy to say Amen to practically everything at Palavra Viva. Thought had gone into every part.
The church is, by its own acount, in a state of reform/transition, with a great desire to get back to the basics of the Christian faith, and especialy to the Bible. It is a privilege to be seen as someone to whom they can look for help in this. A privilege and a responsibility.
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