Manaus is a bustling and vibrant city, and our mission team has displayed the same characteristics with much energy and enthusiasm for our work.
On Sunday, one of the Brazilian pastors took us for a tour in one of the "poorest of the poor" neighborhoods. The houses are built on the edge of the river, and are as close together as they can possibly be. Garbage is evident underneath the dwellings. The conditions are staggering and I found myself wondering if God had indeed forgotten these people (of course, I should have known better!) My question was shortly answered. The pastor invited a couple of our team into a home where we were warmly greeted by an elderly sick woman lying in a hammock. She stretched her hands out to us and greeted us as if we were angels. The pastor gathered her in his arms and prayed for her. Although I could not understand a word either of them said, it was obviously meaningful as tears streamed down the woman's face, and all I could think of was "surely the presence of the Lord is in this place." Please pray that we have a safe journey home and don't forget to pray for the Brazilian people who are so in need of our help. They have fed us physically with delicious food, and fed us spiritually with their gracious hospitality and warmth.
Judy Hampton.
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