A Beautiful Week!

I finally get to make use of dancing skills  

Hello and God Bless from beautiful Salvador Brazil! The weather isn’t the only thing heating up over here! Classes are back in full swing with a few new fun additions! Classes at Alto are going very well and the children seem more receptive than ever. This week Gabi and I practiced a new dance with the children and they all enjoyed it very much.

Gabi leading the children in dance class

During class two of our students started to get in a fight. One of the little girls made another cry and tensions were rising. Our talented teacher Luciana however intervened and did a wonderful job of making the girls confront their problems and dealing with them through having a healthy conversation. The girls seemed happy to learn a healthier way of dealing with conflict and by the end of the class were getting along better than ever.

Luciana speaking with two students

In addition to Alto we are also starting to have a strong presence at the Irma Dulce House. Adult English classes are in full swing on Thursday and Saturday mornings. The students are very happy to have us and we are excited to be part of the community. We are also taking some of the classes offered at Irma House to help build a strong relationship with the teachers and students. This week we attended an arts and crafts class and learned about the history Carnival. Working with the adults in the community is giving us a better understanding of the mindset of the children we work with.

Faith, Katie, Gabi, and Geraldine our new student 

The missionaries and I are all very comfortable and happy here. Our relationships with each other and the Brothers have never been stronger. All of the tasks we have accomplished and the time of prayer we have shared have truly bonded us. Please continue to read and keep us in your prayers! You are always in ours!

-Faith Leopold