September 9, 2019—Itú, Brazil
A glorious sunny day began by the grace of God. The fresh air, the sun shining through the trees in the forest nearby, the singing of the birds, all testified that our God is great. We thank Him this morning for giving us yet another day filled with blessings and grace.
Like floating carpets, they suddenly appeared, “in abundance,” swaying in the transparent waters of a sea that reflected the colors of dusk. The sailors recognized them as soon as they saw them before they disappeared on the horizon: they were the famous botelhos—the great clumps of seaweed that danced together in the rippling waves produced by the advance of the proud fleet. For seasoned sailors of that time, it was a clear sign that land was near.
September 8, 2019—Itú, Brazil
September 7, 2019—Itú, Brazil
Early this morning, Brother Samuel Andres, from the Philippines, shared an inspiring message, “Spiritual Power,” pointing us to the source of spiritual life. Afterwards, spiritually recharged, we partook of breakfast before the delegates divided for the Sabbath days' activities. Two groups left on coaches for churches in town, while the rest of us remained at the Session's venue for the Sabbath.
September 6, 2019—Itú, Brazil