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The Cost of Living in the Field - No. 1

The Cost of Living - Article 1

One of the task that I find very challenging is managing my money wisely.  I have to admit that in my sinner years and in the beginning of my walk with Jesus, financial budgeting was something that wasn't at the top of my list.  I thank God that he has challenged me to look at earning money not as a means of simply self-gratification, but as a force that can bring a powerful dimension into the kingdom of God.

Which brings me to the challenges of doing a work for God in the foreign field.  Especially if your in a country such as ours.  Let me just add that no matter where you are in the world, understanding and managing your support is very critical.  Remember, the support you get every month comes from people who are giving sacrificially to you and your ministry.  That support comes from your church back home and other churches that have linked themselves together in a optimistic attitude that God will do a great work in your respected city and country.  Understand Pastor, that God will hold you accountable.

Brazil is a country that is actually a country that is rich in resources,
but plagued by mismanagement in the financial sector.  Many here believe that the governments mismanagement of money is because of political corruption.  And though that might seem to be the case, their are people here that make more then the average wage.

This is due in part because of decision made by the individual.  The ones that seem to struggle less are those that have made good choices.  Choices to go and stay in school and not live off the credit or the welfare system.  In other words, most of the time it's the individual and their decisions that dictate their lifestyle.

If you want a better way of life, it's starts by making wise choices.  What is wisdom?  Wisdom is simply doing what is right.  It's doing the right thing.  Simple!  First, it's by giving your life to Jesus.  This is by first repenting of your sins and not doing them anymore.  Then it's making a decision to let God be the Lord of your life.  This means total surrender to the things of God.  What God says, goes!  It's as simple as that.

If you seek the things of God first, truly seek the things of God, then everything will fall into place.  Will it be a smooth ride? No, by no means.  Will you have your ups and downs?  Will you have your very, very bad days?  Of, course!  But you will have AMAZING DAYS as well!

But honestly, you have to remember that this life we live on earth is only temporary.  I know that most of you know that.  But, you will be amazed on how many of us don't live life that way.

I've come to realize that just because I live in a country that is very expensive, I can still make decisions that can impact my life for the good, if I make right decisions.  And I thank God that He should me how before I got here.

So, wether you live in the U.S. or in a third world country, you are still expected to make wise financial decisions.  Always remember that someone is providing you with their hard earned cash that has been sacrificed on the alter of grace.

- AXIOM - Four ‘Humble’ Things That Aren’t Humble

When Ben Franklin turned 20, he was determined to become virtuous. He put together a list of 12 virtues (frugality, sincerity, justice, etc.), and worked out a system of regularly focusing on one virtue a week while tracking his progress as he went.

He showed his finished list of values to a minister who pointed out that Franklin was missing humility—the queen of all virtues. Franklin added it to the list bringing the total to 13.

After spending many months working on the virtues, Franklin’s friend asked how he was doing with humility. Franklin responded, “I can’t boast of much success in acquiring the reality of this virtue, but I had a good deal with regard to the appearance of it.”  The point is, if you’re working hard at ACTING humble, you’re not actually humble.

VIRTUES ARE A LOT LIKE GARMENTS; YOU CAN PUT THEM ON WITHOUT OWNING THEM.

Virtues are a lot like garments; you can put them on without owning them. It’s tricky because we don’t just fool the people around us by playing dress up—we fool ourselves.

Humility is much easier to manufacture than it is to internalize, and as long as we’re more focused on humility’s appearance, we’ll never experience its transformation.

So What is Humility?

Scripture’s packed with references to humility (something God honors), and most of the time it’s used as an antonym for pride (something God despises).


The classic C. S. Lewis quote from Mere Christianity is a helpful place to start:  “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.”

Humility’s simplicity is what makes it so difficult. It’s simply thinking about, promoting the interests of and celebrating others more than yourself.

Instead of focusing on others, we tend to promote, celebrate and focus on ourselves with a little self-depreciating twist to give the appearance that we really don’t take ourselves that seriously.

Here are four common “humble” things that aren’t actually humility:

1. The humble brag

I used to work with this guy who’d say things like, “My wife’s always telling me that people think I’m weird and socially awkward because I use professor-like vocabulary words instead of talking like a normal person.”

Let me translate that for you: “Folks think I’m weird BECAUSE I’M SO STINKIN’ SMART!”

A humble brag is the delightful technique of saying something awesome about yourself, but washing it down with a chaser of faux-criticism or depreciation.

Only one person in a group can never seem to recognize a humble brag, and that’s the person who’s using it. They’re too busy trying to force feed you a spoonful of their awesomeness.

2. Most Uses of the Word ‘Humbled’

When I had my first viral blog post, I was a bit of a jerk. It was such a big surprise that I didn’t know how to talk about it in a way that didn’t seem awful. So instead of just talking about it, I would post screenshots and stats and say ridiculous things like, “I’m so humbled that so many people are reading my blog today.”

I wasn’t so humbled about it—that was complete nonsense. I was excited. And you know what? That’s OK. What’s not OK is putting on some false sense of humility in order to draw attention to myself.

Now whenever I hear someone tell me how humbled they are, I recognize it for the bull it is. (Also, I can’t read “I’m so humbled” without hearing it in Jeremy Iron’s Scar voice.) Just tell me about the awesome thing you’re experiencing so I can celebrate with you.

3. Not Taking a Compliment

Newsflash: Humble people can take a compliment.

It’s funny to see someone spend an hour doing their hair and picking out an outfit to see them respond to a compliment on their appearance with, “Oh, stop. I look hideous.”

One’s inability to take a compliment (even if they’re sincere) is more about pride than it’s about humility.  Humble people have strengths, positive qualities and nice outfits. It’s OK. Say thank you and move on.

BY ACKNOWLEDGING  YOUR GIFTS, YOU GLORIFY THE LORD. HUMILITY DOESN’T PARADE AROUND IN THE SKINNY JEANS OF FALSE PIETY.

4. Giving the Glory to the Lord

Sometimes when you compliment a Christian on a job well done they’ll give you this kind of response: “Oh, that was just the Lord working through me” or “All the glory goes to the Lord.”

This is the Christian mash-up of not taking a compliment and holy humble bragging. It’s the worst kind of religiosity because it passes off the compliment while doubling down on self-righteousness.

By acknowledging  your gifts, you glorify the Lord. Humility doesn’t parade around in the skinny jeans of false piety.

Truly humble people are amazing to be around. Want to be like them? Focusing on being humble will never get you there. Instead, start by looking for ways to celebrate the awesomeness of others and stop looking for ways to promote your own.

Want New Converts? Go to the Pharmacy!

I wanted to write a wonderful report about a person that has come to our services in our apartment.

It all started when Seth slit his ear.  While he and Aiden were tumbling for P.E., he fell, hitting a wall that had a screw protruding from it.  The slit was as if it was clipped with some scissors.  Seth didn't feel it.  He did need stitches, but I decided that it could be taped together with some medical tape. 

After I taped it, we all went to find some anti-septic to clean it out so it wouldn't get infected.  As we started walking down a street, Ruby asked if we were going to a nearby pharmacy.  I said we were, but we passed by three, and Ruby asked, "Where are you going?"  For some reason, I was fixated on going to this one pharmacy.  The family said, "Are we there yet?"  I said, "We are almost there."  We got there and asked for some anti-biotic ointment, but were told that we needed a prescription.  I thought they misunderstood me about wanting antibiotics, which even in the states, you need a prescription.  So, they asked a Pharmacist that was working there and spoke english to assist us.

The Pharmacist's name is Jefferson and he spoke english very well.  He said that in Brazil, you need a prescription for the anti-biotic ointment. 

After he showed us some other over the counter products that we can use, we started to talk, in english, about a lot of things, especially why we are in Brazil.  We invited him to our services in our apartment and he came.  All of us were so excited.

He didn't get saved, however, but expressed that he wanted to know more about God and he said that he was so happy that we came into the pharmacy.  He said, "I know God has something for me."  Jefferson was raised in another religion, but stated that the religion was dead and not full of life.  He said that he gets nothing out of it and that he wanted more than tradition. 

This past Thursday, he came over for dinner and we met his girlfriend, Olivia.  It was an awesome time of fellowship.  That night Ruby went to a near by mall where she was working.  Olivia is also a pharmacist.  Ruby invited her to Sunday night service and said she is coming.

Here is the most awsome thing that happen as well.  Ruby got home and was texting Yolanda Garza and telling her about Jefferson and his girlfriend when Yolanda said, "His name is Jefferson?"  Ruby said "Yes, Jefferson.", thinking Yolanda was surprised his name was english.  Yolanda went on to say that she 

was prompted by the Holy Spirit to pray for a Jeff and said "Okay, even though I don't know him, I'll pray for Jeff."  Thinking that it might be someone from China.  But when Ruby told her everything that happened, Yolanda confirmed that Jefferson was the person God told her to pray for.

Not only was Yolanda's testimony encouraging,  Seth also had spiritual insight about the whole ordeal.  Seth said, and I quote, "At first I hated that I got hurt and cut my ear, but God turned it around for good.  If I didn't cut my ear, we would have never met Jefferson."

Please pray for them, we are so encouraged about this and pray that we can impart into them what was imparted to us.

Joinville for Christ,

Ray

About Joinville, Santa Catarina/Brazil

Joinville (Pronounced: Join-vee-lee) is the largest city in Santa Catarina State, in the Souther region of Brazil.

Joinville is the third largest municipality in the southern region of Brazil, after the much larger state capitals of Curitiba and Porto Alegre.

Joinville is also a major industrial, financial and commerce center in Southern Brazil.

In 2013, its population reached approximately 547,000 people, many of whom are of German descent.  Joinville's metropolitan area is home to 1,212,997 residents according to the 2010 census by IBGE.

Owing to urban development and relatively good infrastructure, Joinville has become a major center for events and business conferences.  The city has one of the highest standards of living in Latin America.

To read more follow the Joinville link highlighted in blue. Please pray for our city.

This article is about the city in Brazil. For other uses, see Joinville

Country	Brazil
Region	South
State	Santa Catarina
Mesoregion	Norte Catarinense
Microregion	Joinville
Founded	March 9, 1851
Government
• Mayor	Udo Döhler (PMDB)
Area
• Total	1,130.878 km2(436.634 sq mi)
Elevation	4 m (13 ft)
Population (2013)
• Total	547,000
• Density	484/km2 (1,250/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-3 (UTC-3)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Postal Code	89200-000
Area code(s)	+55 47
Website	Official website

The Fields of Brazil

I love the WEEKENDS!!!!!

This weekend, we went outreaching at the "Park" and what Seth calls, "Smokes Peak".  "Smokes Peak" is where many of the youth of Joinville hang out and smoke cigarettes and pot,  located right outside the mall.  This was the first time I street preached at "Smokes Peak" and the "Park".  It was a blast.

Seth Garnet Jediah

Aiden Onyx Reuel

I made and printed church flyers old school style.  Seth and Aiden helped by cutting them and getting them ready to pass out.


We made a total of 40 quarter flyers.  It seems like a little, and it is, but we do a lot of one-on-one witnessing.

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Old School Flyers

People at the park where responsive.  We had some people come in closer to listen.  I plan to show movies and have concerts there.  On Fridays and Saturdays there's a lot of young people hanging out and parents with their children, playing at the playground.  On one Saturday outreach we prayed with 7 people!  Praise God!

These were all young teenagers.  Five girls and two boys.  Many of them come from broken homes, grow up without a father and sometimes, without a mother as well.

The Bible says that there is nothing new under the sun.  It's true.  Sinners need Jesus.  Doesn't matter if they live in the U.S. or here in Brazil.

But to tell you the truth, I do need to make more flyers.

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At the Music Store: John, Owner

Ruby and "I can't remember."Lol

There are people who want to here the Gospel and will respond to a genuine concern for their lives.  People can tell who is real or not.  And we pray that God is going to raise a church from these precious souls.

Ruby with Barbara

The boys, active as well in preaching the Gospel

One soul at a time . . . . . One soul at a time!  It starts with those who are willing to go, those willing to stay, and those willing to repent and get saved.

Pastor Ray and two precious souls

Ruby with four girls who prayed

Pray for us.  We meet so many people everyday.  Pray that God builds a wonderful CFM fellowship in our city of Joinville, SC . . . . . .

Brazil for Christ

Pastor Raymond Felan.

Outreaching Is Essential

What a wonderful weekend we had sharing the Gospel.  Please come back to read what God did this past weekend at the Park!

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A Voice Crying in the Wilderness
from the Commentary on Isaiah by Eusebius of Caesarea, 260-340 A.D.

 

‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord, make straight the paths of our God’.  This makes clear that the events spoken of in the prophecy are to take place not in Jerusalem, but in the wilderness.  By this is meant that the glory of the Lord will appear, and the salvation of God will be made known to all flesh. 

This prophecy was fulfilled historically and literally, when John the Baptist preached the saving advent of God, in the wilderness by the Jordan, where the salvation of God was in fact seen.  For Christ and his glory became known to all when, after he had been baptized, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit came down under the appearance of a dove, and rested upon him. This was the Father’s voice heard in testimony to the Son: ‘This is my Son, my Beloved; listen to him!’ .

These things were said because God was about to come to the wilderness which had been impenetrable and inaccessible for a whole age.  For all the nations were empty of the knowledge of God: access to them had been prohibited to all the men of God and the prophets. 

That was why that voice ordered a way to be prepared for the Word of God, and the pathless and rugged wastelands leveled, so that at his coming, our God might find the road clear for his advance.  ‘Prepare the way of he Lord’: this is the Gospel preaching, the new consolation, the ardent desire that the salvation of god come to the knowledge of all men.

‘Get up to a high mountain, O herald of good tidings to Zion,
lift up your voice with strength, O herald of good tidings to Jerusalem’

These words fit in very well with the meaning of our first quotation.  They make an appropriate reference to the preachers of the Gospel, and announce the coming of God among men, after we have heard of the voice crying in the wilderness.  It is fitting that after the prophecy about John the Baptist, the preachers of good tidings be mentioned.

Who then is this Zion, except she who earlier was called Jerusalem?  For she too is a mountain, according to that passage of scripture, ‘The mountain of Zion, where you made your dwelling’, and the Apostle says, ‘You have come to Mount Zion’.  Does this perhaps refer to the band of apostles, chosen from among the former people of the circumcision? 

This Zion and Jerusalem is she who receives the salvation of God.  She herself is placed on high on the mountain of God, that is on his Only-begotten Word.  To her he gives the command to get up on a high mountain, and preach the word of salvation.  But who preaches the good tidings, if not the band of those who make the Gospel known?  And what is meant by making the Gospel known?  Preaching to all mankind the coming of Christ on earth, and preaching it first to the cities of Judah. 
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And now this is the revelation of our age, that we must further level the mountains and hills that remain.  That until Christ returns, preach to every creature, the good news of His redemption which is available to everyone who is willing to request forgiveness of sin. . . . . . .

Second Bible Study: Two Saved

We had our second Bible study today with two visitors showing up and both gave their lives to Jesus! Praise the Lord!!!

My wife and I managed to do some song service music together along with my kids.  It was difficult at first but we managed to create an atmosphere of worship that God could move in.  God is so wonderful to us.

There were some people missing, but we are not going to give up on them.  Please pray for us as we try to break ground in this wonderful country.

1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. ESV

Words of Wisdom

In Brazil, people don't make a lot of money.  The average wage earner in our city makes about R$1,500 to R$2000 Reals a month.  That's about $633 to $844 USD.  This isn't bad considering other countries where the average is about $30 to $70 USD a month.  What hurts Brazilian people the most is that the cost of living is very high.  Most people in Brazil live on credit.  Payments that can be made over a period of time.  You can make payments on virtually anything (clothing, electronics, food).  Unlike the U.S., where Americans are guaranteed a minimum wage, housing and food benefits, not to mention a free cell phone, most Brazilians cannot pay the high price of goods. Everything is payed in payments.  You can pay a partial payment, short span payments, like 6 to 10 payments per month, until paid in full.  This is because of the high taxes on goods.

Think about it, if you were making R$1500 to R$2000 Reals a month, and your house or apartment is R$1200 Reals a month, electricity is R$125 a month, plus you have to pay water and gas, groceries, fuel for your vehicle . . . you get the picture.  Things add up pretty quickly.  Most people have extended families living with them to make ends meet.  It's not too different from the states, but when you consider the cost of goods over here you will understand why people must live in a payment plan lifestyle.

Brazil does have a type of welfare system, but most Brazilians cannot live off the system that's in place.  It's just not enough.  If you can't work, the government gives you about $R600 and that's it.  Medical is free but you have to eat, buy clothing, and if you have kids, things for school.  So you are going to have to find a way to make more money.  Clothing here is expensive.  Well, everything is expensive.  There are no thrift stores in Joinville.  I wish there were.

Clothing made in Brazil can cost anywhere from R$30 to $R50 for a polo shirt of thin material.  Sneakers cost around R$70 to R$150.  And women's clothes,  forget it!  For a printed blouse you can expect to pay anywhere from R$35 to R$100 made of thin material!  And to remind you, this is all made in Brazil.  So how can one afford to live in such a high cost of living!  Well, you find a way.


Let me add this disclaimer, begging is rare,  at least in Joinville.  People here get creative to make ends meet.  They will sell crafts, juggle on the streets, or like my friend, who makes some of the most beautiful wire artwork, bend wire and create wire art of ants, spiders, scorpions, and my favorite, "Le Penseur", translated "The Thinker".

Meeting him was a true joy.  He spotted us while we were walking downtown looking for stuff for the apartment.  I noticed the artwork while walking down the sidewalk.  I was amazed on how well his pieces were made.  Then he started telling us that he noticed we were different from many of the families who walk down his path.  He said that he could see that we were a close nit family because of the way we were walking together and having conversation with each other.  "Very rare!" he said.

Then he started asking me if I heard about the ant in Proverbs 6:6.  "The Bible says", he started saying, "Look to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!"  Then he asked if we knew why God says to look to the ant.  He goes on to recite verses 7&8.  "It has no guide, overseer, or ruler, yet it stores its provision in the summer, and gathers its food in the harvest."  "God meant for people to be productive and not be lazy."  "God blesses hard work."  What words of wisdom.

 
He went on to say how there is a God in Heaven who loves us.  We invited him to our home Bible study.  He was very happy and so grateful for this invitation.  I do hope he comes.  Please pray for him.  Brazilian people are very resilient and resourceful.  Most don't take handouts.  They believe in hard work.  God can use these kind of people.  And he will.  Please pray for them.  I call them "Street Artist's."  We are working with a few of them.  Telling them about the love of the Savior.  Many of them have been written off by the religious world.  But God is faithful and loves them.  Please pray for them to come to know Jesus!       

Our Story

Our First Bible Study

We had our first Bible Study on Friday night the 14th of this month. I made some flyer's, old school, and gave them to the people whom we've met since we've been here.   That's over 20 people.  We also invited some teenagers that we met at the park.  That's over 25, actually.  There was one kid that spoke English and I challenged him to come to interpret. He said, "Cool!"  We had lots of responses.  We also had one text from a young guy named Nathan who texts, "I would love to come."

Well, I got ready. My wife and I bought refreshments and a dry eraser board. And wouldn't you know it, no one showed up.  But we still had Bible study.  I thought, "I can still put in some practice."  It went great!  My kids were impressed.  Their so cool!  My wife said, "It was a good idea to still have a family Bible study."  It's always good to show kids, especially yours, that the "Show Must Go On."

Now, not to make excuses, their were people who did want to come, but were getting out of work late, traveling, parent issues, couldn't get a ride, you know.  This has cause me to rethink time and day for the next study.

On Sundays everything is closed.  So I'm going to reschedule Bible study on Sunday nights at 6PM.  This will be a good transition solution when we start actual services.


Things like this happen and you can't expect quick results all the time.  Though we all wish it would.  But doing a work for God takes a lot of work.  Diligent work!  Please pray for us.

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Come back for a post I'll call,
"The Worst Day In Brazil." 

Brazilians - A Very Friendly Culture

Let's segway a bit from food and into the Brazilian culture and what I have found to be the best thing about my new home country. . . . The Brazilian People!

Ever since we stepped into Brazil, we've met people who are genuinely willing to make our stay successful.  When we were struggling with our luggage and transferring to another airport in Sao Paulo for instance, there were people who asked us if we needed help.  A lady at the airport said a few words to my wife and then took a piece of luggage from her and help my wife as far as she could go.

We've been in Brazil and in the hotel for almost two months. That's a long time my friend.  I think we shocked the staff when we arrived with three taxi's loaded with all our luggage!  They ask if we were vacationing.  "No, we are moving here from Texas."  "Ta, Bem-vindo ao Joinville" (Okay, Welcome to Joinville."

Our hotel room is a two twin bedroom with A/C.  When we first arrived all four of us were staying in room 411.  About two weeks later, the reservation manager informed us that they had decided to give us a room for our boys free of charge!  What a blessing!  They're also giving us the lowest rate possible tax-free! Praise God!

We do have an apartment reserved that meets our immediate needs, but the hold up is with the deposit money from the States to the Bank of Brazil.  I'm encouraged to write a post on what I call, "To Do and Not To Do - Step before coming to Brazil.  I know that not all things are black and white, but there are things I've learned in this experience that can make transitioning a bit easier.

We joke with the hotel staff and say to them, "Don't get us wrong, we love you guys, but we want our apartment." :'-(  But if there is any consolation, the people here have been amazingly accommodating. Two of which are the desk clerk, Evandro and Bruna, the reservation manager who gave us the extra room for the boys.  Evandro is actually from Portugal and Bruna was born in Sao Paulo.  These two have been very good to us, helping us in what ever we need.  From directions to interpreting to telling us where can we find good food cheap.  They've been such a tremendous blessing.

We invited them to a local pizzeria called "Oficina das Pizzas for a some fellowship.  We had such a wonderful time getting to know them.  Evandro is a young single man in his 20's and not married.  He recently moved to Joinville from Portugal.  He loves pizza and learned to speak English by watching movies in English.

Bruna is a young lady in her twenties.  She is single, as well, and has no children. But she is raising her 13 year old brother.  Both her parents have passed away.  She has another brother who is twenty.  Her father died when she was a teenager and her mother died from a stroke when she was twenty.  But you can tell that she is person who doesn't let bad circumstances define her.

I was able to witness to Evandro and let him know that it would be awesome for him to come to our Bible study and church when we open.  Maybe even interpret.  He seemed open to the idea.  I haven't taken pictures with them so come back.  I should have some pictures of them today or tomorrow.

There is so much potential in these to young people.  Please pray that they will respond to the Holy Spirit calling them to repentance and the great work that God has prepared for them.  Please continue to come back for more updates on our exciting adventure for the Gospel.












Tchau,










JCHC
Pastor Ray Felan

Getting Use To The Food

One thing that I miss is the spicy foods of back home. Here in the southern part of Brazil you won't find dishes that are spicy. You would think that all of South America would have hot chilies as part of their culinary culture.  But here in southern Brazil they do not.  That is not to say they don't use peppers.  But it's not there usual food in their culinary preperation.  If you want to spice up your foods, you can still use Tabasco sauce when available.  There are other kinds of sauces that are like Louisiana Hot sauce but are very mild in nature.  You can find jalapeño and other chilies in certain grocey stores.  In the upper part of Brazil you can find spicy foods, but alas, we are in a part of southern America that does not.

Another cuisine I miss tremendously is Thai food.  Pad Thai to be exact.  Especially from Houston's best Thai restaurant, "Nit Noi"!  I believe that they have the best Thai food in Texas!  And their spring rolls are to die for!  These spring rolls are not the spring rolls that most are use too. They are the size of regular egg rolls and very flavorful.  They're filled with minced meat, sherred cabbage and carrots, and spices found in the best foods of Thailand. Nit Noi is a Thai place that is as close as your going to get to authentic Thai cuisine.  I did see somewhere that there is a restaurant called ASIA.  But I'm not sure it's Thai.

Also, believe it or not, I really miss tacos from Stripes convieniant stores.  You can find a Stripes store all over the Rio Grande Valley and parts of the Costal Bend. The Q taco is the best.  It's a flour tortilla first spread with refried beans, then filled with egg, potatoe, and cheese.  I like it best with a strip of bacon!  Boy, I can go for one right now!  The name "Q" was given to the taco after a radio host working for a local RGV radio station, would go and request it to be prepared from the store.  The name "Q Taco" stuck.  A "Q" and a cup of coffee in the morning, and your ready to go.

There are other restaurants that I miss a lot like "OK Pancho" and "Los Nortenos".  Both in my opinion had the best Tex-Mex food in the Valley.  The "Chicharron con Salsa" from OK Pancho is very, very good, while the "Caldo de Res" from "Los Nortenos" is also exquisite.  Both have the best tasting coffee.  But the best thing that I liked about the them was the PRICE!  You could get a taco and coffee or tea for $3!  Food is very cheap in the valley.  And the portions are big.

But here in Joinville, we are finding places that have replaced our food from home.  Places where the food is wonderful! I mean really great and flavorful! Mutio Bom!!!  For more on that your going to have to return to the blog later.  I will write on all the places that we found to be the best food and greatest of people who own them.  

So, come back and follow us on this great adventure that God has put us to spread the Gospel.  I will also write on the people that we have met and witnessed too and how God is preparing this ground for his Kindom.

Until next time. Be Blessed in the name of Jesus!

JCHC,

Pastor Ray Felan