Brazilian Time

We have been in Salvador, Brazil now for three weeks. The time has gone so fast. In just under two weeks we will be heading home to Mozambique.

We have enjoyed our time here. Everyone has been so friendly and welcoming. Hospitality is a strong; if you ever come to Brazil we have a bunch of friends who would welcome you with open arms.

The purpose of this trip was to come and learn about the Discipleship programme and also to rest. Our timetable is basically after breakfast we had one of the senior leaders (who was our main host - Eduardo) teach us about the discipleship programme, have an amazing lunch, rest and then late afternoon the discipleship programme begins and finishes late and then snack and sleep (this happens about five nights a week). Each leaders house is occupied with all various groups etc and everyone is eager to learn, coming with bibles and notebooks and an open heart. Eduardo and his wife have been involved for over 20 years. We meet Eduardo and his wife in Mozambique and they are very passionate for God. Felito had been praying for a while about a discipleship programme but just didn't know which one etc. As we sat with Eduardo and his wife shared their testimony about the discipleship programme and other testimonies of others who are now involved. We were greatly encouraged and inspired. After emails and a few skype conversations we were packing for Brazil. It was such a miracle and all happened so fast. Felito got his visa approved in less than a week. We knew it was God!

Must admit I was really nervous, having never been to Brazil, I had some pretty werid presumptions about Brazil but within the first week they were all burned and made friends fast.

Issachar travels incredibly well!! I am amazed and so thankful. He is loving his time here and has made lots of friends. He is packing on the weight with the delicious food and his Portuguese has increased greatly! I know when we return, he will miss Brazil and his friends a lot.

We really have been blessed by our time here and has been such an awesome experience. We are excited about the discipleship programme. We ask that you keep us in your prayers as return in early May and want to start as soon as we can.

We went on a big road trip. When we first found out our first day was going to be 12 hours in a car! My mouth dropped. I packed grudgingly. But within an hour and on the city the limits, I was amazed. Brazil is stunning! It has little country towns and lots of old buildings, people riding in horse and cart and donkeys everywhere. The cows were massive and healthy. It was green and covered with flowers. I cried in some parts…Gods creation is simply stunning!! We drove through little towns and big cities. Some were rich and others were just like being in Mozambique with bamboo and mud houses. The houses we stopped in, some were simple and others were extravagant. But everyone we met LOVED the Lord!! During the road trip we stopped at various churches and house-churches and disciples to share our vision and heart for Chibuto. It was again so encouraging to be received and prayed over.

Unfortunately the road trip didn't finish the way we envisioned. After a few days Felito became ill and we had to stop. After a few tests and rough night, he had malaria. Thankfully he brought meds with him and in Natal a family opened their home to us for five days while Felito rested. This bought of malaria really knocked him and we thank every one for your prayers.

We are looking forward to our last two weeks in Brazil but almost ready to be back in Mozambique.

Thank you for your hearts and prayers and support!! Without you, we couldn't do the job!

Blessings and Love

The Utuie Family - Felito, Anna and Issachar

A long weekend

This weekend Felito has been away on outreach. I stayed behind with the kids. It's always tiring with the kids, but I love them. Though this weekend has been great. I experimented with some new recipes. The kids always watch in awe and make comments, but I always know when they approve is when they ask for seconds!! We have been teaching Issachar about prayer for the last week. He know what it is and he loves praying! It's encouraging as a parent to hear your child pray. Its just comes straight from the heart!

Issachar the big boy

Over the last few weeks it has been harder and harder to put Issachar to bed. So in the end we gave up and slept in our bed and then moved him into his cot when we needed. It worked!!! Towards the end of this month, once our visitors left we moved Issachar into his own room. He did very well the first week! Though kept wanting a big bed. So after asking for advice, spending hours at second-hand shops we brought a bed for Issachar. He helped Daddy put it together, helped Mummy make his bed and promptly fell asleep. These last few days have been a breeze putting him to bed! He loves his new bed and proudly show everyone who comes to visit! I must admit even though I have enjoyed watching Issachar get exited about his new bed and even sleep in his new bed without falling, my heart is somewhat mixed. I am happy that he is happy but I am sad as this is just another reminder that my baby is growing up! There are some photos on Facebook of his BIG bed!

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Not your typical start to a new year

The month of January has been a month filled with highs and lows already. We welcome our second world racer team and Paulina was accepted into a new integrated secondary school which teach computers. A major low for us was that in early January I was rushed to hospital in intense pain and discovered I need emergency surgery for ectopic pregnancy. We were devastated to lose another little one, but grateful I survived. Gods presence was so close and brought much comfort and strength. Another low is that southern Mozambique has been hit hard with two large cyclones. It has cashed much damage with flooding and high winds. Roads have been closed, people have lost crops and farms due to flooding and many homes destroyed due to wind and heavy rain. The bridge between Maputo and Gaza province was washed away and the government is currently working to have a new one up. We lost half our roof to our house in Chibuto and have to return to Maputo. we had very limited cell reception but our workers and friends in Chibuto are all fine. We ask that you keep us in your prayers and a quick recovery for me!!

It's new year!

Hello and welcome to 2012! What a year it is going to be! We are so excited about and waiting in expectation to see what God is going to do. We believe that this year is a year with a difference!! A year of breakthrough and answers to prayer. We had an awesome Christmas and New Years. We hosted an all girl team from World Racers for most of December. It was a blast. They lived with us for the whole month and ministered with us in Khongolote and around Maputo. They prayer walked, went on outreach, ministered in the church and also helped with the church visits. Not to mention played with Issachar and dance with Paulina. Everyone was in tears when they left. We wish them every success and awesome seven as they travel to other nations being the hands and feet of Jesus.