Around the World: Caribbean baptisms, needed supplies in South America and more quick takes
Around the World is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ all over the globe. Got an idea for…
Brazil
When a baptistery becomes a lifeboat
ITAPETINGA, Brazil — A mobile classroom used by Churches of Christ to spread the Gospel in this South American nation recently became a rescue vehicle…
‘We brought the church with us’
ADDISON, Texas — “It’s unlike any other mission team that has ever existed or will ever exist again.” Caroline John used those words to describe…
Brazilian churches online again in wake of aggressive virus strain
RECIFE, Brazil — Two dozen people per day are dying in this South American city of 1.6 million souls, said missionary Mike Pruitt. An aggressive strain of…
Around the World, December 2019
Featured photo (above): With the majestic Mayon Volcano as their backdrop, three young men give their lives to Christ. The baptisms are part of a church-planting…
Around the World, November 2019
Featured photo (above): In the East African nation of Uganda, people in the Palabek settlement camp are learning about Jesus through World Bible School. Minister…
Around the World, September 2019
Kids in the south Indian city of Chennai had a great “Time” at a Vacation Bible School sponsored by the Kilpauk YMCA Church of Christ.…
Around the World, July 2019
New life for a growing church on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula (featured photo above) On the beach of the Gulf of Mexico, six youths prepare to…
Around the World: Bikers, Bibles and selfies in Burundi
FEATURED IMAGE (above): In the East African town of Bweru, Burundi, evangelist Akembe Ahumbwe Amou, center, gives Bibles to a group of motorcyclists. “The young…
Brazilian church leader Alaor Leite dies
Alaor Leite, a man who helped dozens of missionaries in Brazil, died early Friday following complications from a surgery earlier this week. He was 75.…
