~Mini AFF Reunion Sunday~

[Pastor Keith]

We were blessed to host the Alvear's missionaries to Brazil in our church last night and in our home for fellowship afterwards. Thad even poked his head in for about a 1/2 hour.

The Alvear blessed our church, shared the story of what God is doing through their ministry in Brazil. I have been wanting to connect with them for about 5 or so years, finally they was able to make it to the West Coast.

Bro Raul testified and sang beautifully, Sis. Janice spoke with much conviction from the heart about Brazil and the needs there.

It helped our church connect with a Missions Thrust in new way. There were tears, prophetic words and a generous offering that evem surprised me in the way people opened their hearts and wallets.

Will post some pictures later on.

They came over to the house afterwards for fellowship and fun. My youngest son David fell in love with their granddaughter and was leading her around by the hand, being a real gentleman.

I think the Alvear's are the salt of the earth, some of the most precious people alive today.

I felt a strong prophetic word that through their ministry over 1 million people will be influenced and hear about Jesus.

[Pastor Keith]

[rgcraig]

I love it!

First love!!

[DAII]

Originally Posted by Pastor Keith

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Mark needs to stay off the transaturated fats.

[StMark]

Originally Posted by DAII

Mark needs to stay off the transaturated fats.

Why do you say??? Btw, Griffen tells me you've gotten pleasantly plump since you got hitched ( he told me that before he stopped speaking to me!)

[DAII]

Originally Posted by StMark

Why do you say??? Btw, Griffen tells me you've gotten pleasantly plump since you got hitched ( he told me that before he stopped speaking to me!)

I have gained about 7 pounds ... but you are looking like a porker since the last photos published here .... You've let yourself go.

[StMark]

Originally Posted by DAII

I have gained about 7 pounds ... but you are looking like a porker since the last photos published here .... You've let yourself go.

Keith just PMed me... He has several size 48 suits that he wants to give away and said to ask you if you want them??
They're hugo boss suits. Let em know ASAP>

[rgcraig]

So glad you guys were able to have the Alvears and be together!!

[Esther]

Wow it is hard to believe how fast David is growing up.

Great pics!

I know that had to be a treasured meeting.

[Elizabeth]

It was so awesome to be with the Alvears it was like a dream come true!

When she did her presentation on Brazil, before it was all said and done there was not a dry eye in the place.

She told the most amazing stories, about sharing the gospel with people who have never heard it before.

She shared pictures of the churches they built, it gave Keith a burden to give enough so they could another church.

Bro Alvear is just how I imagined him to be! He is an excellent singer and I love hearing him talk about how him and Sister Alvear met.

I hope some day we can go to Brazil.