The service last night was a blessing.  The house was packed.  The music was good. The message was timely.

I had the opportunity to visit one-on-one with several of the pastors yesterday.  Jaso, from Batata on the Trombetas, seemed discouraged.  The work there and in Castanha, Carimu and various other areas, is weak.  Geziel has moved on and doesn’t visit those areas any more with any frequency.  Jaso asked if we could come in and encourage the region once again – I will contact Dwain Bell about this need as soon as I get back home.

I had a good visit with Dorenilson as well.  He’s from the Mamuru/Castanhaduba/Flexal area, below Obidos, currently pastoring Emmanuel Church in Obidos.  This guy was the Catechist in Castanhaduba when a group from Prestonwood visited years ago.  He accepted Christ and the rest is history.  He came asking for help back in that area, saying that encouragement was needed.  I was under the impression that a sister organization of ours had taken over that responsibility along with supporting Pastor Aluizio several years ago.  Unfortunately, it seems they have not continued in ministry to that region.  Granted, it’s not a convenient place to work but it should be nurtured just the same. 

You know, if AMOR is to do all that God is showing us these days, He will send us more teams and resources.  He knows what He wants.  He will provide if we are to have a part in it.  The lesson for me in all this is to take care of what He shows me to do and not depend on others to do what I am called to do.  I preach this simple message – just forget to live it sometimes. It’s easier to point a finger than to take a step.  This is also the easiest means by which to miss a blessing, as He unfolds each passing day...

1:00 PM

Brent and I are having lunch back at the boat.  This morning’s session went beautifully.  Brent is meticulous and well studied.  The men were attentive to and hungry for every word.  The presence of the Holy Spirit is almost tangible.  He is watching and opening the hearts and minds of the students.  Good to see it all happening.

There are +/- 65 of us here.  The last of the pastors showed up at 4 this morning from the Wai-Wai tribe on the upper Trombetas, led by Braginha.  All is well. All are present and alert.  All of us are blessed to be here today.

On the way back to the boat, we stopped at the travel agency and reserved our seats for Friday evening to Manaus.  All looks good to go when the time comes.