Brazil Resources
Dennis and Maribel Smith Prayer Card
Use this card as you pray for mission co-workers the Dennis and Maribel Smith. The card includes a photo of them and an overview of their work. Dennis cultivates the PC(USA)’s relationship with 15 historic mission partners in nine South American countries. Dennis shares their stories of faithful witness with congregations in the United States and shares with partners what he has learned in 40 years of ministry in Latin America. In addition, he supervises the other mission co-workers serving in this region and accompanies the many PC(USA) presbyteries and congregations that have mission partnerships in South America. Maribel serves in …
Rev. Gordon and Dorothy Gartrell Prayer Card
Use this card as you pray for Mission Co-workers the Rev. Gordon and Dorothy Gartrell. The card includes a photo and overview of their work. Gordon and Dorothy work in partnership with the United Presbyterian Church of Brazil in ministries of church planting and leadership training in Bahia, Brazil. They are helping a small church grow through a ministry of leadership development. Once that church is stronger, they will begin work in church planting. They realize this is a long process, but their patience is fueled by a strong love for the Brazilian people. “We are called to share …