New challenges for teacher
The Lord gave Mario and his wife, Nilsa, in Brazil a new situation to challenge and solidify their faith.
Mario was working at two jobs to support his family: a co-worker with the missionaries translating Old Testament portions for evangelistic Bible lessons into Guanano along with a secular job. Mario and his brother Herman were also teaching evangelistic Bible lessons to a group of Guananos.
While waiting for the birth of their second child Nilsa contracted malaria. Being a young mother, Nilsa went on with her active lifestyle. She had malaria three times during her pregnancy and the baby arrived two months early. Shortly after the baby was born Nilsa became ill once again.
The premature baby had trouble breathing and even nursing so they took her to a hospital. The baby was immediately put in an incubator. Then the doctor decided to send the baby to the city for more extensive tests.
Mario knew his job with the missionaries was secure but was fearful that he would lose the other job. Along with these heavy concerns Nilsa’s parents, from up river, pressured the young couple to chant and do all the correct Guanano rituals for the newborn to fend off the evil spirits.
But Mario said firmly that they were going to pray and trust God for the baby’s health. Little Glenda, now 3 months old, is doing much better.
Herman continued the teaching in Mario’s absence and several in the group were saved.
Pray for this young couple as they continue to stand against chanting and rituals and trust God for His grace in time of need.
Mario was working at two jobs to support his family: a co-worker with the missionaries translating Old Testament portions for evangelistic Bible lessons into Guanano along with a secular job. Mario and his brother Herman were also teaching evangelistic Bible lessons to a group of Guananos.
While waiting for the birth of their second child Nilsa contracted malaria. Being a young mother, Nilsa went on with her active lifestyle. She had malaria three times during her pregnancy and the baby arrived two months early. Shortly after the baby was born Nilsa became ill once again.
The premature baby had trouble breathing and even nursing so they took her to a hospital. The baby was immediately put in an incubator. Then the doctor decided to send the baby to the city for more extensive tests.
Mario knew his job with the missionaries was secure but was fearful that he would lose the other job. Along with these heavy concerns Nilsa’s parents, from up river, pressured the young couple to chant and do all the correct Guanano rituals for the newborn to fend off the evil spirits.
But Mario said firmly that they were going to pray and trust God for the baby’s health. Little Glenda, now 3 months old, is doing much better.
Herman continued the teaching in Mario’s absence and several in the group were saved.
Pray for this young couple as they continue to stand against chanting and rituals and trust God for His grace in time of need.