Goooooo BRAZIL!!!

The World Cup 2014 has begun!! And the atmosphere in Brasil is buzzing... of course because we believe that Brasil will win!!! We started the celebration with a service in a big church here in Belo with lots of dancing, singing and a famous footballer turned Pastor preached - Ze Roberto...

The Rescue House is stepping outside of our comfort zone and trying something different - focusing on a vulnerable community called 'Uniao' (Unity). Many street kids come from there, or hang out there or buy and sell drugs there. Our plan is to do activities on the day before the matches of Brasil and on the day of the match and finish the two day programme watching the game together with the community.

The first week was such a success..... we introduced our theme of 'Run the Race' as we plan to gradually share the Salvation message with each individual in the community. We watched the game together and there was a lot of cheering... especially as Brasil won the game!! 

Please pray for our team as we work together on this new project, pray for the community that they will be open to hear the Good News we share with them, because "Our passion goes beyond Football!"

Some photos of the first events there:
DAY ONE.....

Our team!!!

singing and dancing with kids

sharing about how special each child is to God and that we run the race together

Snack time

giving some attention to the little ones

Service in the evening with worship, drama and a 'word.'

Day TWO..... Game day....

Face painting.... Goooo Brasil!!!!!!

Lots more games and activities

Watching the game with the community on a big screen projected from the TV

The rain started so we moved inside!!

Brazil won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!