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Carnival retreat - First Presbyterian Church, Belo Horizonte

As expected, a return visit to Belo Horizonte for Carnaval was a great joy. Andrew went on his own, for two days teaching the younger pastors, then an evening with the adolescents, before the marathon of Exodus in 8 sessions at the young people's retreat. All events went well - though the numbers were low with the pastors' training. The retreat was a pure joy - enormous fun combined with enormous seriousness. It would appear that two young people were converted, and others understood certain truths and felt the impact of the book of Exodus in a new way. Much pastoral work was done. What a great group, in a great church! Very thankful to God for an excellent visit.

One real pleasure of the trip was to meet Carlos Galvão. A member of the group at First Presbyterian, he is a keen photographer, and we swapped files at the end of the retreat. A significant number of the photos here are his - especially of the games (all of collage) and of the show (all but one). Thank you Carlos!


Queuing for lunch - churrasco!


Washing up - you all do your own plate, unless on a punishment duty - this lot were as their faces show!


Deep conversations


Recovery from the late nights and massive teaching sessions


Shoulder massage - alternative technique for recovery


Praise


Prayer in pairs - prior to the morning meetings, reading a relevant passage related to the stretch of Exodus under consideration


Bees on, and in, Coke can.


Carlos Galvão - a typical pose


Looning around


Retreat Concert - Short, sharp, and of a high standard...


... until the geriatric rocker at the end.