6 Months!

 

Hey friends! 

    This month I reached my 6 month mark since moving to Brazil! I can honestly say that this experience has, so far, been so much more than I could have ever dreamed it would be! I have fallen more and more in love with the life God has blessed me with, with every passing day. The people I get to minister with and to, have come to mean so much to me. The Deaf church and the hearing church alike have become my family here in Brazil and I could not love it any more than I do! The Lord has brought me some amazing friends these last several months. Friends who would laugh and cry with me, support me when I needed it and help me as I continue to adjust to life and ministry here in Brazil. Thank you so much for praying for me that God would make this a smooth transition process. 

    The last few months I have had many many ministry opportunities! I have loved everything I have gotten to be a part of! I have had opportunities to be a part of the music in the hearing church, singing specials, helping organize singing groups and being a part of the choir. I have also had opportunities to ‘sing’ specials in the Deaf church as well! I have been a part of the English ministry, helping organize and plan special services as well as having a part in the music. I have served in the Deaf department, interpreting and working with several in the church to train them to interpret. The Lord has given me the opportunity to teach ASL online! I am working with a missionary in Trinidad to teach her ASL as her desire is to work with the Deaf where she is. I have worked much with graphics design since arriving on the field. Putting together graphics for my church here as well as for several missionary friends overseas. 

    I am saying all this not because I want to talk about what I am doing, but because it has absolutely blown me away all that God has done. I could never in a million years have imagined what God had in store for me in such a short time. To tell you the truth, I really had no idea what my day to day life would look like once I got to the field. I knew I wanted to serve in the Deaf ministry here, but beyond that, I can honestly say, I had no clue. You may be surprised to know, I even had moments when I feared I wouldn’t have enough to do! That has certainly been far from the case. God has filled my life with ministry, friendships, and so much more. I can truly say I could never have chosen a better life than one in service to my Lord and Master. God has given me so much, and I could not be more grateful. 

Thank you so much for your prayers and for taking the time to keep up with me! 

- Beca