Thus far the
LORD has helped us – 1 Sam 7:12
October 3 was a special day at Lampstand Language
Center. After two blissful years of
classes, learning God’s Word, and building relationships, we arrived at the
closing of the English program. The program ended with thirty graduated
students.
We are thankful for the teachers who volunteered to
help with the program. Cristiano Viana, who worked for the first two terms, and
Renee Lipka Prudencio, who helped the last two.
| Cristiano Viano, first left Renee Lipka Prudencio, first left |
The students are really thankful for the opportunity
they had at LLC to learn English, and hear God’s Word. Below are some of our students’
comments:
The
course added a lot to my life. Were it not for this course, I would know very little about
the English language.
So this course is a victory not
just for me, but also for all LLC
students, I bet. Thank you.
(Bruno)
Course strengths: (English) practice and conversations
with classmates in English. Another really strong point was the Word of God. Thank you. Weaknesses? None, I think (Italo).
The updated and diversified way of
teaching is the plus point. Great
clarity and knowledge of the language
is a hallmark of each teacher. Easy to
understand Contents (Raimundo).
The qualified
teachers. The material was very didactic, and
helped us a lot (Nate).
Thanks
We, LLC staff and students, thank all who cooperated
with us:
·
Joelson Moura, the school’s
principal, for allowing us to use two of the school’s rooms, and printing the
text books;
·
Eudilene Cunha, school teacher, for
helping with the LLC program admission process;
·
Don Edic from Literacy &
Evangelism International, for authorizing us to use their series Everyday
English;
·
New Hope Baptist Bible Church (IBBNE)
for prayerfully, physically, and financially supporting us;
·
Rev. Carlos Castro, who preached the
Word for LLC closing program;
·
Petronio & Patricia Melo and
Stenio & Socorro Fontenele, two of our church couples, for physically
supporting us;
·
Ellie Driesenga, BGFM missionary to
Brazil, for witnessing to her faith, and helping with the socialization
activities;
·
André Rocha and Joey Pereira for
their precious testimonies;
·
Marcus Prudencio, for his help with
the closing programs in the last two terms;
·
Livania Gonzaga and Renato Barros
whose life and support have being a great encouragement;
· My wife Elzanir and our kids Amanda
and Calebe, for being always supportive.
Special
thanks
We specially thank the Lord for making LLC possible. “For of Him and through Him and
to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen” (Rom
11:36).
Prayer
requests
Next year LLC English program
LLC Evangelism program planning
Praise the Lord indeed for this spiritual (and linguistic) banquet!
ReplyDeleteRenato