Our big news as a church/mission here in Marabá is that we started

taking applications for an English School program, which will start on

February 5th. This is part of our CDR, Regional Community Development

NGO (non-governmental organization) program. It will provide graduates

with a work skill which will help them get better jobs. CDR is designed

to work closely with our local church, to help people break out of

generations of poverty.

The reason we are able to do this English School at this time is

because of Art and Cyndi Rae. They are really spear-heading this, as

one of the practical ways they can serve Brazilians during this time

when they themselves are still learning Portuguese. They are in their

second year in Brazil. Phil and Jen Snell, who are in their first year,

have been supporting the project by getting the desks and the building

ready. Monica is learning English, and loves administration. She is

helping with enrollement and other tasks.

We have openings for 30 students. The first week 20 signed up.

Here is a  photo of Art Rae serving at a retreat breakfast.