Several of you commented on the words of philanthropist Sir John Templeton I quoted in the November Branches: “How wonderful it would be if we could help our children and grandchildren to learn thanksgiving at an early age. Thanksgiving opens the doors. It changes a child’s personality. A child is resentful, negative—or thankful. Thankful children want to give, they radiate happiness, they draw people.” (more…)

All those Park people who have traveled to Brazil know Nilcéia, and many of those who haven’t been in Jardim América have heard of this faithful servant of Christ and the church. Nilcéia is the church secretary at IPJA, but more than that, she manages the chaos of the church’s life and the visionary energy of Pastor Robson with a joyful grace that surely is a gift of the Holy Spirit. (more…)