September 6, 2006

Dear Friends,

At the end of August we got some bittersweet news. My co-pastor, Anderson, and his wife, Janayna, were called to assume the pastorate of a new church plant in another region. The bitter part, of course, is that we are losing the daily fellowship and efficient help that they have provided for the last year and a half. The sweet part is that they are marvelous servants in Jesus' church and we're certain that they'll do a tremendous job in their new position. Their parting has left me pretty busy for the last few weeks and probably will for the next few months or so. I am excited to see what God has in store for them and us because we know that He does nothing in vain.

One of the exciting new challenges for me will begin tomorrow morning. One of Anderson's ministries was the leadership of our youth group. Early tomorrow we will be heading off to camp for four days with 25 teenagers. When Charlene and I began our mission work in Curitiba twenty years ago, we were practically youths ourselves. Now our daughter, Jessie, is part of that youth group. I love working with the youth and we look forward to what God has in store for us this weekend.

Three of our Training Center leaders will be getting the opportunity to teach and preach during our youth camp. They have been studying and using their skills during the youth meetings for the last several weeks and this event will give them an added challenge as they continue to serve the Lord. We have also given these trainees the responsibility of going after the camp supplies. We want them to be as prepared as possible in all practical areas, not just in addressing audiences with messages.

Our evangelistic team, Project Life, went out to the city of Rio de Janeiro in August. I met with the rest of the team, traveling there by bus. We began our work in the public schools and many young people professed publicly their faith in Jesus. While we were working in one school, a thief broke out a window in the motor home and stole one of the workers' overnight bag with documents, wallet, money, watch, and camera. The occurrence was a reminder to us all that we minister in a world that is lost and desperately needing Christ. We have the second team of evangelists and technicians ready to go out with our second motor home, Logos. As soon as we can complete the conversion of the bus to a fully equipped motor home we'll be reaching out to many more lost in our area and throughout Brazil.

God is so worthy of all our service and praise. It is such a privilege to know Him and be loved by Him.

In His love,

Bobby, Charlene, Jessie and Brennen Wacaser