Safe in Sao Paulo

Bom Dia! (That's "good morning" in Portuguese)

The team arrived safely this morning in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Their connecting flight to Manaus was delayed a little while, but I'm sure they didn't mind as it's usually a mad dash in the Sao Paulo airport to make that connection.

The flight from Sao Paulo to Manaus is about 4 hours, with a quick stop in Brazilia. Once they arrive in Manaus they'll enjoy an all-you-can-eat Brazilian style barbeque at a churrascaria. Tasty meats of all sorts and Brazilian favorites like grilled pineapple that is to die for! They will be ready for a nice nap! But instead they'll be visiting the Manaus Opera House (shown below)

Here's how you can pray for the team today:

- Team unity. They are probably tired as they've been traveling for almost 24 hours and are still in flight, which is a perfect time for Satan to attack their attitudes, spirits and how they respond to each other.

- That all of their ministry items will be safe, especially the medical & dental supplies. When they arrive in Manaus, there is a possibility to have every single bag checked. The security officers speak very little English and many times don't give you the opportunity to explain what the items are for.

- Safety in Manaus as they check out the city

- Team health

- A good night's rest

Thank you for your prayers!

Blessings,
Kelli Coblentz

Welcome to the Jungle!!!

Well it is that time again. Our Watermark Young Adults team is headed back to the Amazon Jungle. I am so excited about this trip even though it means leaving behind my new wife. Our team of 22 young adults has been training & preparing for this day for the last 9 months & it is finally here.

Why in the world do we want to leave air condition & the comforts of Dallas? To share God's love with the people in the Amazon Jungle. As the headline of this post says, Psalm 96 "Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples!" We all at one time have seen the danger of people who use "religious systems" to manipulate people & our desire is to share with the people of Brazil that true freedom comes only from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

How can you pray for us:

• Pray that God is glorified by our team & time in Brazil.


• Pray for safety for our team


• Unity, humility & servant hearts as we seek to serve & come alongside our partner church in Brazil


• Pray that all our flight connections make it on time


• Pray for open doors for us to share the saving love of Christ


• Pray that our team will be forever changed & that we will have a new appreciation for how AWESOME OUR GOD IS!

Thanks for your prayers & check in often as we will be calling from a satellite phone to give updates.

Tim Coblentz