They came to pick us up with a 16-seat van. So we’ll ride comfortably even though the twisting and turning streets of Sao Paulo.
16-seat van
2012/05/23
Restaurant
2012/05/23
What gorgeous food for lunch! This is the typical Brazilian meat dish called “Churrasco”. This is steak that is carved up tableside. There are many kinds of meats such as beef, lamb and so on.
Before we serve at Assembleia de Deus Church
2012/05/23
We arrived at the church and gave our presents to Pastor Hilário and his wife.
They are very pleased.
Praise song in Japanese
2012/05/23
They sang praises in Japanese for us. It is a blast from the past!!
Going to Buy Water
2012/05/23
A bakery is within about one minute from the hotel. It has cake, juice and Yakult.
We know fans of Yakult are here in Brazil!
Picking Us Up in Time
2012/05/23
Here is the one who is to come to pick us up.
It is about fifteen minutes to a church.
Thanks.
Large Chapel with the Height to Mezzanine Level
2012/05/23
A large chapel, where more than three hundred congregation are able to attend.
Praise band singing praises “Yasuragi”!
2012/05/23
In the beginning, we sang the lyrics of “The Word of God” with three members, and on the next song, all of us sang “Rejoice in the Lord.”
At first, Pastor Yamashita gave his greeting in Portuguese.
Singing some praises in Japanese
2012/05/23
They sang hymns in Portuguese and Japanese.
Around fifty people?
Very powerful singing praises.
Message by Pastor Paul Akimoto
2012/05/23
Pastor Amagai delivered the testimony of God. Then, Pastor Paul Akimoto preached the message from Genesis 12:1 to 4.
He mentioned very strongly with the testimony of God about his son, Benjamin. Many shouted “Amen, Hallelujah” repeatedly.
At first, there were some seats still open, but by this time it was a full house!
The Time of Ministry
2012/05/23
Fifty to sixty people came to the altar to ask for prayer seeking God’s healing. Members of the team prayed together.
After the meeting finished
2012/05/23
We had a time of fellowship. We didn’t understand their language but communicated with many shaking hands and greeting. We could talk a lot with the family members who used to live in Japan. We got along with them….!
