The children of Hope Unlimited are taught hospitality ... and this gift basket was placed in the room of each Board member and guest to be found upon their arrival. The cookies were made by the students in the baking class. Yum! It's the end of a very long day, and my pics aren't accessible, so they'll have to wait ... but suffice it to say that we were overwhelmed by precious children at both the Preschool and the City of Youth. We were amazed and sobered by staff members at both locations as they gave updates on their work and the children they serve. We were encouraged and hopeful to hear possibilities of future ministry opportunities. We laughed and hugged and butchered the Portuguese language as we attempted to communicate with ... Keep Reading...
Day 3 – PM: An Evening of Friendships
When last I was here, I told you I hoped to be back later this evening -- after a tour, a dedication service, and an appreciation dinner. I made it. The tour of new office space for Hope Unlimited for Children. This is the "before" ... and renovations start soon. This will be a great improvement to our existing location, and we are extremely grateful for God's provision. The dedication of a thrift store in a new, highly-lucrative location in Campinas. Hope's current thrift store raises a significant amount of in-country income to support the ministry. This new boutique-style store (with its convenient drop-off and storage space for donations) should do very well. They have a fantastic display ... Keep Reading...
Day 3: A Day of Friendships
Welcome back to Campinas, Brazil -- home of Hope Unlimited for Children's City of Youth and Nave Mae Preschool. This morning, as planned, I took advantage of my it's-never-before-happened-in-Brazil-relaxing-morning and took a walk -- camera in hand, of course! It was almost like you were "right there with me" as I took these pictures. Don't you just love how friendship transcends the miles? ... Any favorites? Click twice to enlarge collage. I'm happy to report that, shortly after my return to the hotel, Board members and guests arrived safe and sound after their overnight flights ... and we enjoyed catching up over lunch. I sat at that cute little table (above) with Hope's Chairman of the ... Keep Reading...
