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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,                                                                              September 2008     

I come to you through this letter to first apologize for my long delay in corresponding with you.  The last six months have been the hardest we have ever faced on the mission field in every possible way.  Darla and I have both had health issues that we are still seeking answers for, and Satan has used our weakness to prey on our emotions, our minds, and also our spiritual well being.

I rejoice to report that God has been faithful to His word, in that while we have been the weakest, He has made us strong. Souls continue to be saved here at the First Baptist Church of Arembepe through the preaching of the Word, Bible Clubs in the streets with children, the Sunday School program, door to door visitation, seeker Bible studies and all of the other church outreach programs, including the preaching point in Jacuipe.

Members have continued to be added both to the church and congregation through baptism and transfer of letters from Independent Baptist churches of like faith and doctrine and those members are already being a blessing in both works.

           We sorely miss the fellowship with Bro. Alton Smith and his wife Helen as they are in the States for furlough and we anticipate their return to Brazil .

           We are glad to report that our children (two now being adolescents) are all doing well.  They all take an active part in their own ways in the ministry, helping out in the nursery, helping open up the church, setting up the sound system and basically using those young legs to take many steps for us… isn´t that grand?  They get to do the running that we once did all by ourselves and I am so thankful for every ounce of help they give to us personally in the ministry.

Please do not misinterpret my silence as a lack of gratitude for your part in our ministry.  Without you we cannot remain in Brazil and do what God has called us to do.  We thank each and every one who have sent cards of encouragement and lifted us continually before the throne.

           May God pour His richest blessings upon you for your love of missionaries and part in our ministry.

In Christ,

Frank Brim

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