ALPHA Training

Our primary purpose for being in Portugal is to share how individuals can have a personal relationship with Christ.  One way that we do this is by have small group discussions in homes, cafes, etc.  Recently there has been a wonderful DVD series translated into Portuguese that shares the basic of who Christ is and how a person can know Him personally.  A few weeks ago we offered a training seminar to introduce this series to pastors and church leaders with the hopes of encouraging them to encourage their church to start small group discussions using the videos.  We had over 30 present and various evangelical churches represented. I was an amazing, encouraging time as we talked and listened to local believers with a passion to share with their lost friends, family members and neighbors.

Emergency Room

Thankfully we have not needed the ER in the 2 1/2 years we have lived here.  However, in 2 weeks time we made 2 visits.  First was Andy with a kidney stone and then Micah took and elbow during basketball practice and got his first stitches.

I can't say that either visit was fun, but it was encouraging to know that we were able to take care of it all in Portuguese and everyone survived:)  It was also an amazing reminder of how good and gracious God is.  He has seen us through so much and we are so blessed in return.

So Far Behind

Ever have those times in life when you just don't feel like you can keep up?  Lately I have felt so far behind, but I am slowing catching up:)  Check back over the next few days as I update the blog and see what we have been up to lately.

April 17-23

*Ethan turned 10 this week and we enjoyed a fun night of pizza, cake and legos.

*Our friends from Lisbon came to visit.  With their 5 kids add to our 2, we had a housefull, but it was great! We had fun playing putt-putt, having a picnic by the ocean and exploring the city.

*While out and about, we found a local craft fair.  That always makes me smile:)