Some of you may remember back a few years ago when we would often mention Emilio in our Prayer letters.
Emilio\’s wife, Kita came to know The Lord as her personal Savior long before he did and would often ask for Prayer
for her drunken and abusive husband. During the time when the men were building the church building at the Indian Colony, Emilio suddenly began coming around asking if he could help. During breaks when they were resting, Samuel and our then co-worker, Jerry Holmes would talk with Emilio about his need of a Savior and one day Emilio made a decision to accept Christ and was saved.
Samuel spent many hours discipling Emilio and teaching
and encouraging him in gardening.
Then last year Emilio began drinking and beating his wife again. He stopped coming to church and was never home when we would try to visit him.
Yesterday, 12/28/08 everyone was surprised to see Emilio come to church and then even more so when he went forward
and began to speak saying “I have sinned and I have done many bad things, but I am sorry and I want to come back!” Then to everyone\’s amazement, Emilio began to cry tears of repentance before God
and The Church! Pai Tavyterã People hardly ever show emotion, especially the men.
Thank you for Praying!!