Our big news as a church/mission here in Marabá is that we started
taking applications for an English School program, which will start on
February 5th. This is part of our CDR, Regional Community Development
NGO (non-governmental organization) program. It will provide graduates
with a work skill which will help them get better jobs. CDR is designed
to work closely with our local church, to help people break out of
generations of poverty.
The reason we are able to do this English School at this time is
because of Art and Cyndi Rae. They are really spear-heading this, as
one of the practical ways they can serve Brazilians during this time
when they themselves are still learning Portuguese. They are in their
second year in Brazil. Phil and Jen Snell, who are in their first year,
have been supporting the project by getting the desks and the building
ready. Monica is learning English, and loves administration. She is
helping with enrollement and other tasks.
We have openings for 30 students. The first week 20 signed up.
Here is a photo of Art Rae serving at a retreat breakfast.
I wish I was there!!!Mom
I LOVE how you all just knuckle under and start taking the steps to make things happen! How exciting! School will have begun there by the time we arrive!
Joanne