Morning Star Friends Mission Trip

We are so excited to have Cassie Hlebovy back in Brazil and working with Living Stones! You can read her blog here. She has returned with a missions trip group from her church, Morning Star. They have been busy blessing others through many talents, like cupcakes, visiting Belem, visiting Mussurepe, Basketball in Guadalajara, and VBS in Cajueiro Claro.
They are also helping at the International school with construction projects and English camp! A big thank you to them, and to everyone who gives/invests in these mission trips!

Our Fourth Trek for Transportation

It was a beautiful day at Southeastway park, as 25 people walked so that some amazing children and workers in Brazil could ride.

Walking or running their way over four kilometers, they raised $3,100

Completing in 13 minutes, Stephan Morris won first place, with John Winzeler (21 minutes) in second place, and Jason (23 minutes) in third.

Special thanks to Gary Wright, World Renewal President, for praying and sharing what God is doing. Thank you to everyone who came, and to those who supported them. 

Since we received the Kombi last July, ministry for Living Stones has been able to multiply, delivering soup to over 50 people every day, bringing families to church, and getting worker into those hard to reach rural areas. Fueling and maintaining this Kombi is 35% of our monthly budget--and this Trek makes sure that we can make it! 

Trek for Transportation is coming!

Mark your calendars for June 7th, 2014. At the beautiful Southeastway park (5624 S Carroll Rd, New Palestine, IN 46163) at 10:00am, we will have our annual 4k run/walk to raise funds to maintain the Kombi that we purchased for Living Stones last year. 

Information and forms are all located at the Trek website. You can donate online if you cannot attend yourself. Our goal is to raise $5,000 this year! 

Meet Caid and Rachel Ferguson

Rachel has been coordinator of Living Stones since 2009, and Caid joined her in 2013. Together they serve to connect Brazilian leaders with resources and American churches with opportunities to get involved. They run the blog, sent out e-newsletters, various paperwork, and visit churches/individuals interested. When they finish training, they are praying about where to go full-time. Please write us if you are interested in hearing more about Living Stones (amobrasil99@hotmail.com).

Celebrating 20 Years

On May 1st, Alcance Brazil celebrated 20 years of ministry and partnership with World Renewal International. Many of the original people who helped begin the ministry flew down to join in the celebration. Jeff and Lindsay Turner also returned after their time in the States.
Here is the post from the celebration: http://wrbrazil.blogspot.com/2014/05/20-years-of-world-renewal-brazil.html

Here is a short video and history of the 20 years:

Moments for Moms: Preparing for Mother's Day

Let’s invest in those who have spent their lives investing. Help Living Stones celebrate these women who give so much every day. Your donation will enable the local churches to have a special Mothers tea: http://www.wribrazil.com/momentsformoms/

April: a Month of Living Stones

For the month of April, Living Stones will be the ministry highlighted by World Renewal International. For those who didn't know, Living Stones works directly under their respective churches to reach out to their communities--but the organization as a whole is under the direction of World Renewal Brazil, led by Tele Moraes. World Renewal Brazil is part of World Renewal International, who has chosen this month to update and inform all of their supporters about Living Stones.
How exciting! We hope you follow us on Facebook, and if you want to join in on the sharing about Living Stones, please contact us.
Also, if you would like to meet/greet Tele Moraes:

WRI Brazil Leader Tele Moraes Indianapolis Open House

April 5th will be an open house in Indianapolis with Tele Moraes, Steven Turner, Jeff Turner, and Lindsay Turner.  Come fellowship with us and learn more about the exciting thing going on in Brazil this year.  Families welcome!

Open house will be 10am – 5pm EDT on Saturday April 5th

9925 E 12th St, Indianapolis, IN 46229

You can RSVP on the Facebook event or just show up: Facebook.com/wribrazil