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Transforming Communities by the Power of the Gospel
        Each of our church plants is ministering to needs in their community.  Our church plant in Bom Jesus is no different.  Since April we have been providing food for several families in the community.  The members of these families consists of thirty five people.  Since, April eight of them have come to know Christ, been through several months of new believer classes, baptized and are actively serving in the church.  They have become a testimony of grace in the community.             &n

New Partnership to Plant Churches Among the Poor and Needy
November 11, 2009      I was on my way to a prayer meeting this morning when the Lord gave us a wonderful blessing.  I recieved a call from Brian Mininger owner of Home Innovations.  Brian and his family want to partner with LBM to continue the church plant in Vila Safira.  Up to now we have not been able to raise the monthly support to fund this church and our exisiting resources have been used.  Faced with the possibility of not being able to continue the work, we decided to spotlight this church plant at our annual International Dessert Reception.    &nb

Rescued From Depression and Alcoholism
      I got these testimonies from our church plants in Vila Safira and Vila Nova.  I was greatly encouraged by what the Lord is doing.  I hope you will be as well.                                   Marília and Fabiano are attending the church in Vila Nova. They are pictured with her son Gabriel. She is pregnant; due in December. She is a believer but had strayed from the Lord as a result of ha

Reaching the Poor and Needy by Church Planting
October 6, 2009      Yesterday I received an update from our church plant in Vila Safira.  I sat in my office fighting back tears of joy and sadness.  My heart is over joyed to see this young church plant growing and ministering to the community in a Christ exalting way.  It is so exciting to see the Gospel penetrating such dark places and transforming them for the glory of Jesus.  That is what the Lord is doing in Vila Safira and it's exciting.                       &n

Share Christmas 09
Sept 29, 2009      Once again it's time for Share Christmas.  This year our church plants will be providing school supplies and a hygiene kit for children in their communities.  Each church will be distributing the gifts the week of Christmas at evangelistic services.  Your $15.00 gift will meet a basic need while giving us an opportunity to address the most important need of all.              &nb