We got a late start this morning again, arriving just in time for worship. People were waiting outside, and I've mentioned to Wilson that we've got to have more keys made. For now, I think only he, Otavio, and I have keys to the building.

Otavio had asked Jorge to preach today in his absence, second, maybe third time for him to do so. Did a good job, too, on the "Gospel of the Presence," from the resurrection story on the way to Emaus. Otavio will be back this week from accompanying Valeria to Paris.

Had 36 today, with 25 Christians present. Down from last week. One visitor, as I remember, Daniella, who's been coming some with her sister Eliana.

After a quick drive-thru at McDs, I conked out and slept for several hours. Then up to Taubate, where I led singing and preached on "Let's Start Preaching," from Matt. 4:12-17: (1) Movement (12-13); (2) Fulfillment (14-16); (3) Repentance (17). It all rhymes in Portuguese. :)

The Taubate church is sending R$500 to the children's home to help with the construction of their first cottage. Will allow them to help more kids.

On the way home we caught a bit of rain as on the way there, thanks to the cyclone, they say, that went ashore somewhere in Rio state. Looked really rough back toward the east.

We didn't stop for a sandwich at the Taubate mall, but headed straight home for leftovers.