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A Typical Day
A typical day on the Amazon starts with an early morning breakfast, a morning meeting, worship time, and prayer. Each day people break up into prayer groups to pray before going out to do ministry. |
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Lunch and dinner are always served back on the boat. At lunchtime there are usually a couple hours to relax or take an afternoon swim before going back out to the ministry sites. In the evening after dinner, if there is an evening church service in the town or village where the team is working, the group will attend. |
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The accommodations on the boat include several bathrooms and showers, and 2 to 3 floors where hammocks are arranged for sleeping. The staff consists of the boat captains, cooks, boat crew, cleaning people and translators. As the trip progresses, getting to know these people can become one of the most memorable times and experiences of the trip! The crew and our interpreters are a lifeline to the work that God has opened the doors for us to do, and they are a very integral part of the team. |
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Days of ministry on the Amazon consist of many different facets. Brazilian and American Doctors and nurses set up local clinics and treat various illnesses and medical conditions. Surgeons perform life-changing surgeries. Eye doctors prescribe glasses that provide vision for the first time for many. Brazilian and American Dentists pull badly diseased teeth. Mothers are given proper pre-natal and post-natal care. Babies, children, and families are given vitamins, toothbrushes, and basic hygiene products and instruction. |
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Men and women are given encouragement through Bible studies while the kids are off at Vacation Bible School – singing songs, playing games, hearing Bible stories, working on projects, and eating lots of candy! |
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At the same time, local soccer teams are challenged to a “world cup” game against the Americans. Friendships and ministry opportunities are made while fishing, swimming, and playing sports with the Brazilians. |
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In all, it ’s an experience that is sure to leave a lasting, life changing impression on all those who take part. Some have adopted Brazilian children, others have decided to go into full time ministry, and all have developed bonds of life long friendships of fellow participants. The bible says, ”We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God was making His appeal through us.” Think about that! Most of us would never even qualify to be ambassadors for our own country, yet a Holy God trusts us and has called us to be ambassadors on His behalf. What an honor and privilege it is to serve Him! |
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