Churches together in the slum....
We have just returned from a time of worship and speaking in the main park of the slum with lots of churches together. It was really great to have the enthusiasm of several of the pastors, and to hear them preaching about all being different but together wanting to reach people for His kingdom. Not many from the congregations came, but it was a really good start and was a great example of unity. The idea came from "Pastors breakfasts", that had been meeting together here at the lighthouse. During these breakfasts they had discussed what they wanted to see in the slum, and how to get there. The next pastors breakfast will give feedback from today´s open air event, and discuss where to go next.
We are really giving praise to God for this as many people said the pastors would never get together and there would never be any unity. Yet, 2 of our dutch friends who hadn´t been here very long were determined to see this happen, as they really believe it is a key for God to move here. I really admire the way they have persevered and also been bold in inviting the pastors, even if they are still learning Portuguese.