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The Alexanders – November 2022

2022-12-05T11:40:37-06:00December 5th, 2022|Categories: Missionaries, The Alexanders|Tags: , , |

This week kept us very busy with "end of semester" activities.  Friday night we had our "senior send-off" where the students paid tribute to the graduating seniors, and then gave testimonies about how they had impacted their lives.  People are already arriving on campus for graduation, which is on Friday night, even though final exams are still ongoing until Wednesday.  To continue reading the update from Ed Alexander, please click on the link below. The Alexanders - November 2022

The Alexanders – October 2022

2022-11-17T14:56:07-06:00November 17th, 2022|Categories: Missionaries, The Alexanders|Tags: , , |

On Friday evening we had our music recital for second semester.  Jan had 14 piano students who participated.  Her English class also sang (learning songs in another language is one interesting way to learn).  Our voice and flute students also performed.  We had a fairly large cake, but they managed to eat it all! To continue reading the update from Ed Alexander, please click on the link below. The Alexanders - October 2022

The Dunbars – September 2022

2022-10-06T16:17:21-05:00October 6th, 2022|Categories: Missionaries, The Dunbars|Tags: , , |

Please pray for Brazil as on Sunday, October 2nd, they have a Presidential Election.  We are praying for the man to get in who will allow us liberty to live a quiet and peaceable life and for the Gospel to continue to have free course. To continue reading the update from Joel Dunbar, please click on the link below. The Dunbars - September 2022

The Alexanders – September 2022

2022-09-22T15:09:41-05:00September 22nd, 2022|Categories: Missionaries, The Alexanders|Tags: , , |

Jan flew out last Monday evening and her mother passed away while Jan was en route.  The funeral was on Thursday in Greenville and the family felt it went well and that mom and her Lord were honored.  Our son, Ed, and his family were able to be at the funeral and Jan enjoyed being with four of our grandkids for a couple of days.  To continue reading the update from Ed Alexander, please click on the link below. The Alexanders - September 2022  

The Dunbar Family – August 2022

2022-09-01T14:16:39-05:00September 1st, 2022|Categories: Missionaries, The Dunbars|Tags: , , |

The last few weeks have been a real blessing!  We had a family conference the end of July.  It started on a Friday night and went through Sunday.  To prepare the grounds, we had a couple of work days where we did some deep cleaning, repaired a wall, and stained the pews and pulpit. To continue reading the update from Joel Dunbar, please click on the link below. The Dunbar Family - August 2022

The Alexanders – August 2022

2022-08-22T15:06:27-05:00August 22nd, 2022|Categories: Missionaries, The Alexanders|Tags: , , |

We only had half the normal attendance at our Married Student's Bible Study on Friday night, due to sickness and work schedules.  Jan taught on Psalm 23 and I taught the men about resolving conflicts in ministry.  That's a pretty big subject of one hour, but I was able to give them an overview of some common scenarios.  To continue reading the update from Ed Alexander, please click on the link below. The Alexanders - August 15, 2022

The Alexanders – July 2022

2022-08-04T16:29:13-05:00August 4th, 2022|Categories: Missionaries, The Alexanders|Tags: , , |

On Friday I registered most of our students.  We did have a few students arrive late and I registered them today.  We have 17 students from last semester, and one new student.  He is from a church about 3 hours from here.  One part-time student was unable to return because of work hours.  To continue reading the update from Ed Alexander, please click on the link below. The Alexanders - July 2022

The Alexanders – June 2022

2022-06-23T16:15:55-05:00June 23rd, 2022|Categories: Missionaries, The Alexanders|Tags: , , |

Yes, the paperwork for the sale of a portion of the seminary property was signed on Thursday!  The lawyers were still making minor adjustments to documents at the notary, but Barry was finally able to sign, finalizing the deal.  To continue reading the update from Ed Alexander, please click on the link below. The Alexanders - June 2022

The Dunbars – June 2022

2022-06-23T12:30:50-05:00June 23rd, 2022|Categories: Missionaries, The Dunbars|Tags: , , |

It is always encouraging to see some fruit for your labor.  Last month I was able to lead a 31 year old man to Christ at church on a week night.  He and his wife visited church 2 or 3 weeks prior and he asked if we could meet to talk.  His name is Kaio and we are praying that he grows as he is experiencing the new battle between the old man and the new man. To continue reading the update from Joel Dunbar, please click on the link below. The Dunbars - June 2022

The Dunbars – April 2022

2022-04-14T11:07:09-05:00April 14th, 2022|Categories: Missionaries, The Dunbars|Tags: , , |

Hello from sunny Brazil.  We have had a busy few months.  I performed my first baptismal service here in Brazil.  We made a big Sunday of it all, with a meal at the church.  We had three baptized and eight visitors which we praise the Lord for. To continue reading the update from Joel Dunbar, please click the link below. The Dunbars - April 2022

The Dunbars – January 2022

2022-02-01T14:39:43-06:00February 1st, 2022|Categories: Missionaries, The Dunbars|Tags: , , |

Thank you all so much to those that prayed for my surgery and recovery.  I had surgery on the 15th of December and it really went well.  I'll admit that I was not looking forward to the experience.  The Lord was really good.  The doctor ended up repairing more than was originally intended, with no extra cost.  To continue reading the update from Joel Dunbar, please click on the link below. The Dunbars - January 2022

The Alexanders – January 2022

2022-02-01T14:29:19-06:00February 1st, 2022|Categories: Missionaries, The Alexanders|Tags: , , |

We rejoice that we were able to finish the transaction for the new church property!  The money had to be changed into Brazilian reais, and then deposited into two different seller's accounts.  The Brazilian banks gave us several hoops to jump through as well as daily transfer limits, but I was able to make the final transfer today.  To continue reading the update from Ed Alexander, please click on the link below. The Alexanders - January 2022

The Dunbars – November 2021

2021-12-02T14:47:51-06:00December 2nd, 2021|Categories: Missionaries, The Dunbars|Tags: , , |

Praise the Lord for His goodness and faithfulness!  We are rejoicing during this time of Thanksgiving over what God has recently done.  We had a couple from Wisconsin stay with us for 4 weeks.  They came with the intent of working to be a blessing.  To continue reading the update from Joel Dunbar, please click on the link below. The Dunbars - November 2021

The Alexanders – December 2021

2021-12-02T14:40:26-06:00December 2nd, 2021|Categories: Missionaries, The Alexanders|Tags: , , |

On Friday we had our last couples' bible study of the semester.  Friday morning I taught my last class, and Friday night the students hosted a "roast" for the graduating seniors.  In typical Brazilian style, they made fun of them with skits, then followed with testimonies abouth how they had been a blessing in their lives.  It was encouraging to hear the testimonies of all who were involved that night. To continue reading the update from Ed Alexander, please click on the link below. The Alexanders - December 2021

The Alexanders – September 2021

2021-09-30T11:40:06-05:00September 30th, 2021|Categories: Missionaries, The Alexanders|Tags: , , |

Our Bible Conference went wonderfully well.  We had some internet glitches, but overall, we only missed a small amount of Pastor Luiz Miguel's messages.  Both he and Pastor Wandreson did a fine job.  To continue reading the update from Ed Alexander, please click on the link below. The Alexanders - September 2021

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