The Ebb and Flow of Missions

This has been an interesting month here on the
Curitiba Station. At the beginning of the month we had the privileged of welcoming the Farlows to the station. It is so exciting to see and hear how God has worked to bring this family here to plant churches and teach in the Seminary. With 3, almost 4 children, they are bring some more action to the station! These pictures are at the airport just after they arrived.

James and I have the privilege of helping them get settled. James runs Barry around town helping him get paper work done, or looking for a car, or introducing them to a Doctor for Ellen. They seem to be adjusting so well. They have already begun language school and are loving Nilda.


Today, we were at the airport again, this time saying good-bye. George and Maxine Wells are moving back to the States after more than 37 years here. They were part of the team that started the Seminary. There was a large group of students there at the airport. They sent them off with the song, "God be with you till me meet again."

I keep thinking, which is harder? Those leaving America for the first time, heading off into all the adventures that God has in store; or those who are leaving Brazil and all the people they have loved and served? It seems to me they are different sides of the same coin. The life of a missionary is filled with good-byes. I guess this really visualizes the ebb and flow of missions. Praise the Lord for those who have served so faithfully and laid such great foundations. Praise the Lord as well for those who are today, heeding the call of God in their lives and leaving behind family and home to continue that work.