REQUESTS:

- an increase in attendance as our regular attenders invite others

- planning & studying as we conduct the 101 Class (basic Christianity/church) on Sunday afternoons in September before our evening Celebration time

- continued growth in our Worship team - new members, learning new songs, learning to lead worship, practicing to play better

- plans to start another in-home Bible study - wisdom as to day/time, & who to invite/host

- Milton & Patricia - accepted Christ in April & are doing discipleship with us

- For Sue's ESL students, that lives would be changed as they hear God's Word presented in classes and that more would become involved in other activities and services at the Alfa Center.

- For peace of mind and heart as we serve here.

- For the new youth group and discipleship classes underway.

PRAISES:

- Friend's Day was a success. Many heard the Gospel (and the weather was excellent)!

- Spoelhof's home sold in Sao Paulo finally and the new family is moved in and loving the place

- the Marrilla team visit went well. Many salvation decisions were made.

- good health for all of us

- 3 VBS offerings this summer to help “outfit” the Alfa Center

- new friendships with Brazilians

- the salvation of Milton & Patricia (our first “fruit” here in Bauru)