Lots of Exciting News
IBBE—A New Auditorium and a New Chapter!
After more than three years of permits, planning, and construction, this past Sunday we celebrated our first worship service in the new auditorium at Igreja Bíblica Batista do Eusébio! What a joy to see our church family gathered together in this new space that God has provided.
For years, our congregation has worshiped under a large tent, enduring the heat, wind, and rain. Although there is still work to be done, we are thankful to finally have a dry and permanent space that is flexible for all IBBE ministries to use.
The congregation continues to grow, and we are excited about the opportunities this new facility will provide for reaching our community with the Gospel. We praise the Lord for His faithfulness and for everyone who has prayed and given to make this possible!
IBBBP—Our Daughter Church Has a Home!
We are also celebrating another major answer to prayer at our newest church plant, Igreja Bíblica Batista de Barro Preto, located in a small fishing community near the coast.
God has provided the funds to purchase a property for this young congregation! The property includes a large house and outdoor space, providing a permanent location for ministry and future growth.
We inaugurated the new property on October 18 with a special weekend of outreach and celebration. On Saturday, our Children's Day outreach welcomed 86 children, along with many parents, providing a wonderful opportunity to connect with families and share the love of Christ. On Sunday evening, more than 100 people attended our inaugural worship service, including over 30 from the local community!
Regular Sunday services are now taking place at the new property, along with Sunday School, midweek prayer meetings, and youth activities. We are encouraged by the relationships being established and the opportunities to share the Gospel in this community.
Our Next Project—An Open-Air Auditorium
Our next goal is to construct a covered, open-air meeting space on the Barro Preto property to provide a dedicated space for worship services and larger gatherings.
The proposed structure will measure approximately 10 by 14 meters (33 by 46 feet), with a concrete floor, eucalyptus pillars, and a traditional Brazilian tile roof. The open-sided design will provide ventilation while offering protection from the sun and rain.
This will give the congregation room to grow and provide a practical space for all ministries and community outreach events even during rainy season. This is an AI version of what it would look like:
A Personal Update—Andrea's Dad
Alongside these exciting ministry developments, our family has also experienced a season of grief. Andrea's father, Gordon L. Wyant, went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2026, after a difficult battle with brain cancer.
While we grieve his passing and will miss him deeply, we find comfort in the promises of Scripture and the assurance that, through faith in Jesus Christ, death is not the end. We will see him again. Please continue to pray for Andrea's mother, Cindy, and for our entire family as we walk through this time of loss and adjustment. Your prayers and expressions of love have meant so much to us.
Thank You for Your Faithful Partnership
We are grateful for the many people who faithfully pray for and support God's work here in Brazil. The opening of our new auditorium in Eusébio and the establishment of a permanent home for our daughter church in Barro Preto are significant milestones, but our ultimate desire remains the same: to reach people with the Gospel, disciple believers, and establish healthy churches that faithfully proclaim Christ.
Thank you for standing with us through both the joys of ministry and the difficult seasons of life. We are deeply grateful for your partnership, friendship, and prayers.
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