July 2024 Newsletter - Asas de Socorro
The Bible instructs us, saying: “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need” (Romans 12:13). This “share” can be translated as “communicate.” The author’s idea is that the brothers should make their needs known among everyone, so that the church would be nurtured with enough information to practice good and exercise “love without hypocrisy” (v. 9).
To make the communication of Asas de Socorro effective and beneficial for prayer and mobilization, we share a public statement about our aviation operations and Mission.
Read our full public statement on our website:
May God bless our team, and may we, as the body of Christ, enjoy the information contained in the public statement and this newsletter so that we can pray together for the mission’s needs and celebrate the great deeds of the Lord among us, by us, and through us.
Thank you very much for all the support and prayers.
Pr. Glauco, Executive Director of Asas de Socorro
| MISSIONARY TRIPS
In July, we conducted the IDE project based in Manaus. A large team with about 80 people, including volunteers from various parts of Brazil and missionaries, sailed for about 20 hours on two large boats to the São José do Araras community, where the project took place.
Testimonial Section
There was evangelism, medical and dental care, home visits, training for teachers and leaders, and Bible storytelling for children and teenagers. On the last day of the project, a community wedding took place, celebrating the union of 26 couples from the community. Blessings of God's love.
The volunteers were transformed by serving and discovered the reality of the residents of riverside communities. The missionaries were able to share their knowledge and experiences, blessing and being blessed. The residents of São José do Araras were aided in their physical and spiritual needs.
Cida Oliveira, our missionary and leader of the children's ministry, shares her experiences during the IDE project:
“It was incredible from the start, when we were welcomed with praise, testimonies, and expressions of gratitude to God. for Asas de Socorro and its 11 years of work in the community. We were overwhelmed by such love and kindness from God. These were days of blessings, where we saw God's hand at work in each child's life, especially in the life of a 10-year-old boy who cried intensely and sang during the worship. At the end of the service, I asked him why he was crying, and he replied: 'JESUS was speaking to me through the music.' Praise God! JESUS has been speaking to the children and calling them to serve Him at a young age.”
May Christ be exalted and glorified for everything He allowed Asas, volunteers, and the community to experience during these IDE project days. The Lord is good and wonderful!
Indeed, the Lord is wonderful at all times. May we remain faithful to Him and His word.
| MISSIONARY AVIATION IN NUMBERS | JULY
24.4 flight hours completed
26 passengers transported
1,957 kg of cargo delivered
8 different destinations
| MAINTENANCE AT THE WORKSHOP
The Workshop team continues to work on repairing two aircraft, which will be used to expand the mission's reach. The PT-LOO airplane has been painted and is in the assembly process. The expectation is that this aircraft will soon be deployed to one of the operation bases.
Our mechanics are also engaged in the task of working on the engine of one of the school’s planes, gathering parts and resources for this activity.
Good news is that the Asas de Socorro Aeronautical Workshop in Anápolis-GO is now certified to manufacture steel control cables for any type of aircraft. Previously, we were licensed to make control cables only for our aircraft. With this license, we can serve all of Brazil and raise funds for our operations. New possibilities and doors that the Lord is opening.
Great things the Lord has done for us.
We know that the results achieved by the mission are also the fruit of your prayers and constant support.
Thank you very much! May God bless you abundantly.
With gratitude for walking with us,
The Asas de Socorro Team
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