January, 2003

Dear Friends,

There is so much good news to report to you this month that I hardly know where to begin. The team of leaders at the new work in Diadema are really working well together and they are developing a strong nucleus of believers. That ministry is working without foreign aid and is growing steadily. Bible Baptist Church, which I pastored for the last 10 years has taken on their own pastor, Edinei, who we evangelized and discipled since he was a little boy. We trust that God will use him to lead that church to steady growth and outreach.

Some of you are already familiar with Brother Paulo's ministry that I have mentioned in recent letters. God truly did bless what we call "Project Life" during the year of 2002. There were over 4000 folks who professed Jesus Christ as their Savior in the various campaigns throughout the year. A large majority of those folks did a six week Bible study course immediately following those professions of faith and many are still faithful in seeking to serve Christ through their lives. During the months of December and January, Paulo and the evangelistic crew do the maintenance and repairs on the bus that they use to travel in, live in, and preach from. God is truly using this ministry to the message of His grace to folks who would be very difficult to reach otherwise. More doors of opportunity of opportunity are opening for this ministry than we can possibly take advantage of. Please pray with us for more laborers to meet this great demand.

The family and I have just arrived in the U.S.A. to begin our furlough. We will be happy to come share with you how God is blessing in southern Brazil. You may contact me at hwacaser@juno.com and soon I will have a regular mailing address and phone number. Looking forward to hearing from you and to seeing you soon.

In Christ's service,

Bobby, Charlene, Jessie and Brennen Wacaser