June 3, 2004

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

We are now back in Brazil. Many of you know that I came down the last of January and went back the end of March to get Ursula. Due to her cardiologist's appointment we had to stay there until after the 18th of May. We are busy trying to get unpacked and things set up. In general, the works are going well. We have a shortage of preachers and we are praying that the Lord will send us one soon to help out the situation. One of our most faithful is almost gone with cancer. He could depart this world any time. He is still preaching the Word and making plans for the future. He told me yesterday he can't slow down or he will stop for good. Another lay preacher in the same church had colon cancer and seemed to be recovered. Now they have found nodules in a lung and on his liver. He will leave out for Southern Brazil next week to start chemotherapy.

Next month we will be more able to give you a report on the works here. We've only been here six days and are concentrating on getting our house livable.

God bless all of you there. We appreciate so much your faithful support.

Yours in Christ,

Harold & Ursula Draper