After departing out of Kansas City the team touched down in Atlanta with a short 45 minute layover with just enough time to catch the flight for Sāo Paulo, Brazil. After arriving in São Paulo, the transport van brought the team to their ministry destination of Campos do Jordāo. After arriving at base camp, the team unloaded, got settled and had a traditional Brazilian lunch. After lunch the team had a few hours to recoup from the long flight before heading out to the evening's city-wide pastors service that All Nations Hosted. 

In missions anything can happen. After lunch on Monday Débora was informed that the venue we reserved two months ago for this pastor's event did not actually get reserved and another group was scheduled to meet in that space that night. Oh boy! We only found this out because the sound guy went there to set up and there was no record of our reservation. Débora called the city and they said that it would not be possible to have our event there that night. After a month of promotion, publicity and posting the event, what were we going to do? We needed a miraculous intervention! God moved on the heart of a man at the city that Débora had spoken to. He said he would make it happen, even though the city rules require 2 months minimum advance reservation for the space. (note: even though we did reserve the space two months prior, the man who was supposed to submit the proper papers on our behalf never did, so our reservation was forfeited and we never knew it.) The man said he would personally handle the matter. He made arrangements for the other group to relocate and pushed our paperwork through for approval. AMAZING!

We had been told that the city's pastors had not gathered in over 4 years and that there was a lot of disunity and mistrust between pastors and churches. As an unknown outsider it would take a miracle of God to assemble the city's pastors. A month prior to the team's arrival we sent out flyers to invite pastors for a simple "meet and greet" at the city's chambers (neutral ground). 19 pastors came and we considered this a ground breaking breakthrough. From this event, we invited the pastors and began to publicize the pastor's service called "Leaders on Fire" that took place this first night of the Mission's Week. Over 100 came and we consider this another miracle and a breakthrough for the church community in Campos do Jordāo. Pastor David Frech preached an awesome message that connected with the pastors and church leaders at the service. The mission's team prayed for the many that came down to the front for prayer.

Jet lag is in full swing!

Above Left: Lucas sharing a devotional                Above Right: Team unpacking supplies

Above Left: Team practicing face painting on Sophia   Above Right: Team practicing balloon art

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The evening's youth service was so impactful. The youth streamed to the altar for prayer. Their tears were met with the hugs and prayers of the mission's team. It was a transforming night for so many teens. Words truly fall short of what the Lord did. Check out the pictures of this night's service. 

Above Photo:  Mission's team ministering at the altar during the youth service

Click here to see DAY TWO pictures

Photo Above: Medical Clinic at the Monte Carlo Soccer field 

It was a full and coordinated effort with the city to bring this all-day medical clinic to the people of Monte Carlo. We held the event at the grounds of the newly renovated soccer field area. Around 100 people were seen by the Medical staff. The city staff said this was amazing considering it was a Friday and not on a weekend. The prayer tent was constantly utilized as several made decisions to give their lives to Jesus Christ. The team took every opportunity during the day ministering to both adults and children alike, playing basketball, soccer, doing face painting and balloon art.

Saturday began with a time of ministry in the neighborhood of Monte Carlo. The team split up in two groups and we visited homes to pray with the people and share Jesus. 8 received Jesus as Savior, addicts were prayed for and  some others were healed. What an amazing experience!

Photo's Above: Prayer for families in their homes in the Monte Carlo Neighborhood

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Saturday's inauguration was held with high expectation in the community. We had amazing weather the whole week, but on the afternoon of the inauguration event, the rain came down. Many were kept away due to the rain as most in this region walk. After being in the hills of the surrounding neighborhood earlier in the morning, we witnessed first hand the conditions.  The way is steep and rain makes it treacherous to walk.  Even though the majority were kept from coming, the field was dedicated as Pr. David prayed the dedication prayer. The local ballet, kid's choir from the elementary school and the elderly choir from the retirement home came along with others from the community to participate in the dedication of this renovated soccer field and family recreation area.  

We promised the people we will come back for a redo. We will hold a true evangelistic healing and miracle crusade on these grounds after the synthetic grass is installed.  It will be AMAZING!

Above Photo:  Prayer of salvation at the inauguration

Above Photo: Michel & Débora and Pastor David & Traci presenting the inauguration plague 

 to Joaquina (council woman) and Bandeira (Monte Carlo homes association president)

Photo Above Left: Débora and Pastor Traci leading worship  

Photo Above Right: Ballet group performing at the inauguration