“One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, ‘Rise and go; your faith has made you well.’ ” – Luke 17:15-19

The Bible makes it clear that experiencing gratitude and expressing it to God is an important response when he grants our petitions. It is now time, at the end our journey, to go to our knees and express our extreme gratitude for the amazing blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon us over the past two weeks. Just a few of the things that we are thankful for:

• The Lord’s protection in keeping us safe in a quite dangerous part of the country.
• Smooth travels and generally good health.
• That all of the medical, eyeglass, and other supplies made it into the country.
• For the hundreds of people that were praying for us every day and all of the answered prayers.
• For the many, many, relationships that were formed between Americans and Brazilians.
• For the incredible unity and love amongst all of the members of our team.
• For the love and caring that so many Brazilians showed to us.
• For the time of worship and prayer together with Americans and Brazilians as the Lord intended for all believers to be one body.
• For the opportunity to be His servants and truly make a difference through the medical, eyeglass, craft, prayer, bio update, and soccer ministries at the clinics.
• That one day every knee will bow down and declare that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Gary