This Sunday was Youth Sunday, and the service was jointly conducted
by the Sunday School and Youth Group. After an uplifting session by
the Worship Team the youth entered the church to the lively singing of “I
am glad I’m a part of the family of God”, waving banners. This was
followed by 2 song renditions. The Youth Choir then gave a song,
followed by another song, 2 scripture readings, a dance, then young
Chad giving a piano item while the morning’s offering was collected.

The culmination of the service was an inspiring message by Jahmeel
who challenged the congregation to walk as true disciples of Jesus
(John 8.31). Compromise with the world is not an option (James 4.3).
We should strive to set a mature christian example with lives
demonstrating the love of Christ in all its characteristics(1 Cor.
13.1-12).

Time: 11:00 A.M. and 7:30 P.M.

The glass ceiling has been removed. The gospel has now by- passed all language barriers.

On Sunday June 22, 2008, was a fitting example. We witnessed the water baptism of one brother and sister of Portuguese origin who spoke little or no English.

Praise and worship had two dimensions as songs were done in both Portuguese and English. God’s awesome goodness really knows no boundaries. The message so aptly delivered by Minister Winston Edwards, (and translated by Minister Fabio Andrade) ministered to all persons who heard it. He referred to the story of the Prodigal Son and eluded it to The Kingdom of God.

The candidates, after giving testimonies were immersed, submerged and emerged from the water as ‘new beings’. Senior Pastor, Raymond Veira did the proceedings and was assisted by Minister Fabio Andrade.

A time of celebration followed as the worship team did a few renditions, which naturally ministered to the inner being. Fellowship followed as we partook of tea and biscuits. Indeed the glass ceiling has been removed.

Neste passado domingo 22 de junho de 2008 tivemos um momento muito especial onde fizemos o batismo de dois de nossos membros, Artur Bruno Alves Silva e Sara Raquel da Silva Cunha.
O Culto comecou com uma festa maravilhosa onde a igreja de lingua portuguesa e a de lingua inglesa se juntou em celebracao e adoracao com canticos em ingles e em portugues.
A presenca do Espirito Santo enchia a cada coracao e parecia que o ceu havia descido e o sobrenatural de Deus estava tocando o natural. As pessoas estavam se entregando por completo em adoracao.
Logo em seguida foi ministrada a palavra pelo ministro Winston com traducao para o portugues. Ele falou a respeito do filho prodigo mostrando que Deus esta de bracos abertos a receber nos sempre que nos voltamos para a casa do Pai. A palavra nao poderia ser mais oportuna para esse momento do batismo.
Logo apos a palavra tivemos o batismo dirigido pelo pastor Raymond Veira e o pastor Fabio Andrade, e os candidatos ao batismo fizeram a confissao de fe e foram batizados.
A alegria contagiou a igreja e foi uma grande festa seguida por mais ministracoes de louvor onde pessoas nao se contiam e dancavam na presence de Deus. Outros choravam e eram tocados pelo Santo Espirito de Deus.
Ao final tivemos a entrega dos certificados aos batizados e o encerramento desse maravilhoso culto.

Bristol, 27 of june of 2008.
Pastor Fabio Evangelista Borba Andrade

Latin Ministries is on the rise, following a successful baptism service, we were able to welcome 12 new members to the church.
We are really proud of the work that God is doing and we want you to keep us in our prayers as we fulfil the great commission, Go Ye Into All the World and preach the Gospel to every creature.